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Madagascar

China Machinery maintains its presence in Antananarivo

Following its work for Huawei, China Machinery Corp, a semi-public linchpin of Chinese engineering and infrastructure, is setting up shop in Madagascar.

Subscribers only Business 13.10.2021

Rajoelina uses SPM to centralise strategic foodstuffs imports

State Procurement of Madagascar (SPM), created to manage the State's imports, now has the heavy responsibility to control prices on staple foods.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Politics 04.10.2021

Sipromad seeks to reboot GS Airlines

Inauguration of the GS Airlines route on 13 January 2020. © Sipromad

Subscribers only Business 23.09.2021

Bernard Koné Dossongui's Atlantic hopes to make waves in Indian Ocean

The group, best known for its cement and financial services activities in West Africa, has ventured east to tackle two major projects, one in Madagascar and the other in Comoros.

Subscribers only Business 26.08.2021

In Focus
Macron and Rajoelina to meet despite continuing diplomatic crisis between France and Madagascar

French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the French island of Grande Glorieuse, in the Eparses archipelago, on 23 October 2019. French sovereignty of the archipelago is disputed by Madagascar. © Jacques Witt/Pool/AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.08.2021

Justice minister throws himself into coup probe

Johnny Andriamahefarivo has involved himself in the investigation into two men suspected of plotting to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.

Subscribers only Politics 27.07.2021

Police raid Madagascar Oil as part of investigation into the "coup" planned against Andry Rajoelina

Breaking news, published on 23/07/21 at 5.30 p.m. - After the presidency of Madagascar thunderously announced a plot against the head of state, police are throwing themselves wholeheartedly into any link between the two main suspects and businesses, namely heavy fuel producer Madagascar Oil.

Subscribers only Politics 23.07.2021

NextSource Materials becomes hub for ex-Xstrata alumni

The Canadian junior that has been developing a graphite project in Madagascar for the past decade is fast becoming a landing pad for ex-managers of South African giant Xstrata, all thanks to its new chairman Sir Mick Davis.

Subscribers only Mining 20.07.2021

Gendarmerie poised to change hands, perhaps in favour of Rajoelina faithful

A long-time supporter of president Rajoelina, General Andry Rakotondrazaka is one likely candidate for the leadership of Madagascar's gendarmerie.

Subscribers only Politics 15.07.2021

De La Rue pitches tracing toolbox to tax authorities

The British manufacturer of banknotes and official documents is pitching its virtual traceability solutions to Madagascar's government to help it fill its coffers.

Subscribers only Business 14.07.2021

Ravatomanga's daughter loses her French court case against troublemaker Rakotomalala

Influential businessman and close presidential adviser Maminiaina Ravatomanga and his family are increasingly involved in legal action in Paris. French lawyer William Bourdon is one of their regular adversaries.

Subscribers only Politics 08.07.2021

Rajoelina's advisers rattled by ascent of new Moscow-friendly African judo boss

The president's inner circle is wary of the political ambitions of Africa's new judo boss Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, who is seen as a Russian proxy and has a foot in both the sporting and political worlds.

Subscribers only Politics 01.07.2021

The president of the African Judo Union Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko.

Vinci, Colas and KEC compete for World Bank-backed Jirama power projects

The national electricity company is preparing to choose contractors for two projects supported by the World Bank to extend Madagascar's power grid. French firms Vinci and Colas are hoping to beat off India's KEC.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 23.06.2021

TV digital migration contract brings out big field players

Akbaraly's Sipromad, Pirbay's Gulfsat and China's Huawei and StarTimes are all keenly interested in a lucrative contract to convert Madagascar's analogue television broadcasting technology to digital.

Subscribers only Business 21.06.2021

Alibaba, Sipromad, and Pangea IT eager to work on World Bank's digitalisation project

The calls for tender for Prodigy, the project to digitalise Madagascar's institutions, have not yet been launched, but Sipromad, Alibaba and Pangea IT are already keen to get a slice of the $143m the World Bank is contributing to the scheme.

Subscribers only Business 11.06.2021

President hires PR guru to promote his herbal Covid 'remedy'

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina is not giving up on the potion that he claims can cure and prevent Covid-19, and has ordered his new public relations advisor to restore its battered reputation.

Subscribers only Politics 31.05.2021

Patrick Rajoelina, public relations advisor.

Beijing busy building bridges in Antananarivo

Chinese ambassador Guo Xiaomei is mounting a diplomatic offensive to forge ties with Rajoelina's government and his IRD party.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.05.2021

Chinese ambassador to Madagascar, Guo Xiaomei.

Country's elite turn their backs on president's potion in favour of vaccines

Until recently, President Andry Rajoelina had long advocated using the "national remedy" of an Artemisia-based infusion to protect against and cure Covid-19. Madagascar's bigwigs, meanwhile, are doing all they can to vaccinate their families.

Subscribers only Business 18.05.2021

Mining minister Ravokatra digs in heels over code revamp

Fidiniavo Ravokatra has no plans to make concessions on his tax reforms despite an outcry from mining companies.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 13.05.2021

The Malagasy Minister of Mines Fidiniavo Ravokatra.

Rio Tinto pushes its agenda in tax renegotiations

QMM, Rio Tinto's division in Madagascar, has scheduled bi-monthly meetings with authorities to discuss its fiscal regime, up for renewal, and recruited a brand new communications team, as well as agency 35°Nord to reinforce public relations over the next year.

Subscribers only Mining 13.05.2021

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Madagascar

China Machinery maintains its presence in Antananarivo

Rajoelina uses SPM to centralise strategic foodstuffs imports

Sipromad seeks to reboot GS Airlines

Bernard Koné Dossongui's Atlantic hopes to make waves in Indian Ocean

In Focus
Macron and Rajoelina to meet despite continuing diplomatic crisis between France and Madagascar

Justice minister throws himself into coup probe

Police raid Madagascar Oil as part of investigation into the "coup" planned against Andry Rajoelina

NextSource Materials becomes hub for ex-Xstrata alumni

Gendarmerie poised to change hands, perhaps in favour of Rajoelina faithful

De La Rue pitches tracing toolbox to tax authorities

Ravatomanga's daughter loses her French court case against troublemaker Rakotomalala

Rajoelina's advisers rattled by ascent of new Moscow-friendly African judo boss

Vinci, Colas and KEC compete for World Bank-backed Jirama power projects

TV digital migration contract brings out big field players

Alibaba, Sipromad, and Pangea IT eager to work on World Bank's digitalisation project

President hires PR guru to promote his herbal Covid 'remedy'

Beijing busy building bridges in Antananarivo

Country's elite turn their backs on president's potion in favour of vaccines

Mining minister Ravokatra digs in heels over code revamp

Rio Tinto pushes its agenda in tax renegotiations

Air Madagascar's fleet continues to dwindle

Madagascar ordered to pay €6.9m to de Sutter brothers

Prime Minister Ntsay seeks fresh start in US

Sipromad's big cigarette sales catch tax authority's attention

CNOOC hopes to bag former ExxonMobil and BP blocks

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Madagascar

China Machinery maintains its presence in Antananarivo

Rajoelina uses SPM to centralise strategic foodstuffs imports

Sipromad seeks to reboot GS Airlines

Bernard Koné Dossongui's Atlantic hopes to make waves in Indian Ocean

In Focus Macron and Rajoelina to meet despite continuing diplomatic crisis between France and Madagascar

Justice minister throws himself into coup probe

Police raid Madagascar Oil as part of investigation into the "coup" planned against Andry Rajoelina

NextSource Materials becomes hub for ex-Xstrata alumni

Gendarmerie poised to change hands, perhaps in favour of Rajoelina faithful

De La Rue pitches tracing toolbox to tax authorities

Ravatomanga's daughter loses her French court case against troublemaker Rakotomalala

Rajoelina's advisers rattled by ascent of new Moscow-friendly African judo boss

Vinci, Colas and KEC compete for World Bank-backed Jirama power projects

TV digital migration contract brings out big field players

Alibaba, Sipromad, and Pangea IT eager to work on World Bank's digitalisation project

President hires PR guru to promote his herbal Covid 'remedy'

Beijing busy building bridges in Antananarivo

Country's elite turn their backs on president's potion in favour of vaccines

Mining minister Ravokatra digs in heels over code revamp

Rio Tinto pushes its agenda in tax renegotiations

Air Madagascar's fleet continues to dwindle

Madagascar ordered to pay €6.9m to de Sutter brothers

Prime Minister Ntsay seeks fresh start in US

Sipromad's big cigarette sales catch tax authority's attention

CNOOC hopes to bag former ExxonMobil and BP blocks

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In Focus
Macron and Rajoelina to meet despite continuing diplomatic crisis between France and Madagascar