By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Midi Madagasikara
Power cuts and traffic jams are disrupting economic activity and increasing psychological pressure on Antananarivo residents. The opening of the Amoronankona bus station, intended to reduce disorder in Fasan’ny Karana, has nevertheless created new difficulties, reports Midi Madagasikara.
The Malagasy app Misy offers a free tool to navigate Antananarivo’s taxi-be network. By entering a starting point and destination, users can find the route, stop and connections, Midi Madagasikara reports.
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The Malagasy government and the World Bank want to accelerate the implementation of 21 funded projects, notably by removing road-related bottlenecks. A portfolio review identified the need to deliver their benefits to the population more quickly, Midi Madagasikara reports.
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Four road accidents killed eight people in Antananarivo and surrounding areas between Friday and Saturday, including a couple and their unborn baby in Ankadindramamy. Four other members of the same family died in Andranotapahana, Midi Madagasikara reported.
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Madagascar’s Single Social Registry covers nearly 2.7 million households to identify vulnerable populations and better target social assistance. In Mahambo, in the Analanjirofo region, the challenge is now turning this data into effective interventions, reports Midi Madagasikara.
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Gold trafficking: Madagascar customs union calls for resourcesThe Syndicate of Inspectors of Madagascar Customs is calling for investigations to establish responsibility after several gold-trafficking cases, including seizures in Ivato. The union denounces accusations targeting the entire administration and wants more resources, as five customs officers and two security officers are implicated.
Kenya Treasury targets 42.26bn shillings in road concessionsKenya’s National Treasury is considering toll concessions worth 42.26 billion shillings for two major bypasses in Nairobi and Mombasa. The contracts would cover these roads under private concessions, reports Business Daily, citing its correspondent Marion Sitawa.The week in Africa
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