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Like many countries all over the world, Madagascar celebrates the year of biodiversity. Actually, after the celebration of the biodiversity day on May 22, which gathered environment actors from different regions of Madagascar, other activities are planned throughout this year. For example, last month, the celebration of the environment day in Ankarafantsika was, in large part, focused on the theme ... Lire la suite »

The Carlton Hotel building will soon lose its title as being the building having the highest roof-top in Antananarivo. Actually, the SIPROMAD group is now constructing a new building in Ankorondrano which will have about 30 floors, whereas the Carlton building has only 14. Like the flamboyant glass-covered “FITARATRA” building and the majestic Zital tower which both make the pride ... Lire la suite »

Within the framework of the 400thanniversary of the establishment of Antananarivo as the capital of Madagascar, ORTANA, the Analamanga’s regional office of tourism, is organizing, throughout this month, various events focusing on themes that trace the town’s past. These events include photo expositions portraying Antananarivo throughout its existence, initiation to traditional games such as “Fanorona” and “Katro”, initiation to plastic ... Lire la suite »

The World Bank’s rural development project (PSDR) can pursue its activities. Considered by the World Bank as a project having a humanitarian aspect since directly benefiting the population, PSDR has been allowed to continue working, and thus, getting funds. Indeed, the additional fund of 30 million US dollars, which was granted by the World Bank in 2008 but suspended since ... Lire la suite »

Permanently in quest for innovation, Orange Madagascar, generally known for its main activities including mobile telephone operator and Internet access provider, has recently put under way a new and unprecedented activity: professional training. “Orange Business School”, such is the name of Orange’s training center which is located in the Orange building in Andraharo. Orange Business School is a center that ... Lire la suite »

During a conference held last Wednesday in the Astauria Hotel in Antanimena, the National Institute of Statistics’ (INSTAT) specialists stated that, at the time being, about 2 millions of children are working in Madagascar, and that 90.000 of them work as domestics with which parents usually give their consent. Working closely with different organizations fighting against child labor, the INSTAT’s ... Lire la suite »

New investment opportunities are available for Madagascar following the official visits of Libyan investors. Lire la suite »

Last Wednesday, I was really amazed and happy on my way home late in the evening. The area around the “Hôtel de Ville” was unexpectedly clean. Actually, since a few months, I am used to see a disgusting show- off of rubbishes and unclean waters on this spot. But that very evening, I saw municipal agents sweeping around. In spite ... Lire la suite »

Last week, a theft has been committed in the Catholic Roman church at Antanimena. In the mass of last Sunday, the priest told about the theft of the medal of Victoire Rasoamanarivo, one of the respectable figures of faith for malagasy Catholics. According to the priest, the medal is made of gold. Lire la suite »

Even in crowded places, pickpockets are growing in numbers downtown. Insecurity reigns, day and night here. This has been the case of a neighbor of mine who has been the victim of a pickpocket who snatched his mobile phone in an area regarded as “red zone” in terms of security. This incident occurred at a place ill-known called “Barrière Isotry”. Lire la suite »