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Is Andry Rajoelina's administration treading water?

Racked by internal tensions and delayed decisions, splits are appearing within the government.

Subscribers only Politics 04.10.2019

Belo Profond: Omnis leaves Marex in trouble waters

American firm Marex Petroleum is still waiting on guarantees from Omnis (Office des mines nationales et des industries strategiques) before [...]

Subscribers only Energy 24.09.2019

Spotlight
International donors fret at Antananarivo's silence

The generosity of donors towards the government of Andry Rajoelina will be put to the test when the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convene for their annual gathering from 4 to 20 October. The team of [...]

Subscribers only Politics 20.09.2019

Two political novices to run for mayor of capital

Having rallied to Andry Rajoelina three years ago, the businessman Naina Andriantsitohaina (see our Insider), who has been the foreign [...]

Subscribers only Politics 20.09.2019

Andry Rajoelina's chief of staff on her way to Ottawa?

It has been a stressful week for Stephanie Delmotte, the [...]

Subscribers only Politics 20.09.2019

Fidiniavo Ravokatra abandons reform of mining code

The Madagascan mining code of 2005 had been set for [...]

Subscribers only Business 20.09.2019

Morocco sets out its stall for Canal des Pangalanes makeover

When President Andry Rajoelina launched the works to redevelop the [...]

Subscribers only Business 20.09.2019

Ismael family moves into IT with Fly Technologies

The family of the industrialist Danil Ismael is already active [...]

Subscribers only Business 20.09.2019

Fed up with Omnis, OMV calls it quits and leaves

According to our information, the Austrian firm OMV, operator of onshore permit Grand prix pulled its operations out of Madagascar [...]

Subscribers only Energy 10.09.2019

Mamy Ravatomanga's business interests hamper Huawei's plans

Mamy Ravatomanga is seeking a business advantage by trying to muscle in on the operations of the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

Changes at top of electricity supplier Jirama

On 14 August, the managing director of the national electricity [...]

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

European Commission finances Ministry of Economy

A year on from the last census, the data from [...]

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

After Russia, Kraoma attracts Indonesian interest

The minister of the economy and finance, Richard Randriamandrato, had [...]

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

Base Toliara seeks to share pain and gain on ilmenite project

The Australian mining company Base Resources is feeling rather lonely [...]

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

Jean Remy Ralite launches his firm

Well connected with his compatriots residing in Madagascar, the French [...]

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

Socolait turns out to be risky investment for Basan

According to our information, the takeover of Socolait in May [...]

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

Mauritian firm Nu Print launches Sodemad

In mid-August, the Mauritian businessman Roy Javin set up a [...]

Subscribers only Business 06.09.2019

Offshore bidding round: Omnis and oil ministry spark confusion

The decision by Madagascar's national mines and strategic industries office Omnis to suspend the bidding round for 44 oil and [...]

Subscribers only Energy 27.08.2019

Sipromad and Imprimerie nationale to the rescue of Ametis

Deprived of its visa contract by its subcontractor Mada Ozi, Ametis now has powerful new backers in the shape of Sipromad and IN Groupe.

Subscribers only Business 23.08.2019

Christine Razanamahasoa scrutinises predecessor's record

The MP for the ruling IRD party in Farafangana, Regina Raheriarijaona, has been chosen by the new speaker of parliament, [...]

Subscribers only 23.08.2019

Government seeks better return on its airspace

The transport minister is not best pleased with the endeavours [...]

Subscribers only Business 23.08.2019

Ex-manager of Air Madagascar fleet flies solo

After a short stopover at Inter-Iles Comores as the development [...]

Subscribers only Business 23.08.2019

Mamy Ravatomanga wins out over Samada

The businessman and presidential ally has turned to a new French service provider for airport security.

Subscribers only Business 19.07.2019

General Ramahavonjy takes lead of defence staff

In early July, the minister of defence, General Richard Rakotonirina, put the finishing touches to the new general staff of [...]

Subscribers only Defence 19.07.2019

Oil companies urge authorities to respect their commitments

In a missive addressed to the Madagascan energy minister Vonjy [...]

Subscribers only Politics 19.07.2019

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