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EXPANSION OF THE AMBATOLAMPY POWER PLANT, THE LARGEST SOLAR POWER PRODUCTION IN MADAGASCAR

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Gambeta News

As part of the promotion of renewable energy and following phase 1’s success, JIRAMA and Green Yellow Madagascar have agreed to further expand the Ambatolampy power plant in order to increase its capacity from 20 to 40MWp as well as providing for a 5MWh of battery. The JIRAMA states that this expansion allows a significant reduction of its production costs within the framework of its recovery plan while supporting its renewable energy objectives. As for…

MADAGASCAR LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP WITH BIONEXX TO PRODUCE MEDICINES

Posted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

The Madagascar is launching a partnership with the company Bionexx – a specialist in the cultivation of Artemisia. This partnership will make Madagascar the first African producer of medicines based on this plant with great medicinal properties! BIONEXX is a Madagascar based company with model farms and an R&D center located on a 680 ha facility, 30km outside of Antananarivo. The company produces artemisinin from a herbal plant Artemisia Annua. The plant Artemisia Annua is…

MADAGASCAR, INVESTING IN STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURES

Posted on October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Andry Rajoelina visit ongoing projects that will have major socio-economic impact in Madagascar. Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina visits different project across the nation that have the potential to increase the living standard of Malagasy. During his visit to Vinaninkarena, a town in Madagascar with a large population of farmers. President Andry reinstates his commitment to affordable housing with the ongoing construction of 100 affordable houses. This project is expected to boost economic activities in…

MADAGASCAR CELEBRATES 59TH ANNIVERSARY

Posted on June 26, 2019June 27, 2019 by Gambeta News

Colourful celebrations as Madagascar celebrates its 59th Independence Day Anniversary President Paul Kagame of Rwanda also joined President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar in celebrating the 59th Independence Day Anniversary. Since gaining independence from France on June 26th, 1960, Madagascar continues to flourish. Interestingly, Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and is home to some rare creatures. More so, the beautiful French speaking island is approximately 400 km off the coast of East Africa. Today’s…

HISTORIC DECISION FOR OIL PRICES IN MADAGASCAR

Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 by Gambeta News

Africa’s Young President negotiates lower oil prices in Madagascar. President Andry Rajoelina discusses with oil industry representatives to lower the market price of petroleum products. These discussion border around the need for a more affordable price that will be favourable for the economy. The Malagasy household depend on petroleum products for electricity, and transporting commodities. Despite local exploration activities, the country imports to sustain its nearly 25 million people. The lack of affordable product hampers…

[PHOTOS] INAUGURATION CEREMONY FOR PRESIDENT OF MADAGASCAR

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Yesterday, 35 delegates including representatives from Mauritius, Côte d’ivoire and France attended the inauguration ceremony for the President of Madagascar President Andry Raojolina, who is among Africa’s young leaders assumes office today 19 January 2019. In fact, at age 44, He is currently the 6th President of Madagascar. In a tweet, He said, “Very honored to have received the key to #Madagascar. My fellow citizens, I’ll be worthy of your trust! Thanks to my predecessors…

Madagascar – Unique Island

Posted on June 26, 2018June 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, and it is located 400km off the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Madagascar’s s split from the Indian peninsula allowed native plants and animal to evolve in relative isolation. Thereby, making Madagascar a biodiversity hotspot. In other words, majority of the wild life you find on the island, you cant see anywhere else in the world. The ring-tail lemur is a typical example of…

CONSTRUCTION OF TWO AIRPORT IN MADAGASCAR GETS UNDERWAY

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Madagascar Airport set for construction after concession was granted that will help grow the tourism industry in the country. The construction which is for a public-private partnership concession of Ivato International Airport and Fascene Airport in Madagascar is set to kick. The concession which includes a new 17,500sqm international terminal at Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, will have an initial capacity of 1.5 million passengers per annum plus the airport’s existing terminal will also be renovated to handle…

Tropical Cyclone Ava hits Madagascar

Posted on January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tropical Cyclone Ava ruins the eastern coast of Madagascar, 54,000 people displaced On january 5-6, Tropical Cyclone Ava passed through Madagascar with wind speeds of 140-190 kph (87 – 119 mph) devastating most part of the eastern coast of the island. The death rate had been put at about 29 people a week ago. On sunday 54,000 people were displaced by the cyclone from the records of the National Office of Risk and Disaster Management…