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Strengthened consumer protection

COMESA Commits to Consumer Protection

Towards Strengthened Consumer Protection A workshop began on March 13, 2025, at Le Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in Port Louis, bringing together political stakeholders, experts, and representatives

Rice in Madagascar

Stabilization of Rice Prices in Madagascar

Malagasy government mobilizes 100 thousand tons of rice To curb the surge in prices and ensure access to this essential commodity, the Malagasy government is mobilizing

Senators of La Réunion are calling on the Minister of Agriculture

Rising production costs : Reunion Island farmers under pressure All Senators of La Réunion, supported by agricultural unions and local authorities, have sent a letter to

Madagascar vegetable market

Consumption: Increase in the price of vegetables on the market

All essential products are affected In recent weeks, the cost of vegetables has been rising on the market. The price of a kilogram of carrots has

rice price madagascar

Reducing Rice Prices in Madagascar

Faced with the increase in rice prices, which have exceeded 4,000 ariary (0.85 USD) per kilo on the market, consumer dissatisfaction is reaching its peak.

Promotion of Comorian products : Opening of the « Island Market »

Market open until January 25 The Market of the Islands is organized in Moroni Oasis by the Comorian Association of Local Producers and Processors (Acptl). There

Basic Necessities : Price of Sugar and Flour Falling

Reductions of 10 to 12.5 % While the price of rice might still increase, the price of sugar and flour seems to be decreasing, much to

Unrefined Sugar: National Geographical Indication Certification for Mauritius

Recognition of Mauritian Expertise and Origin A prestigious certificate that solidifies the reputation of the sugar industry in Mauritius. Indeed, Mauritius has received its Geographical Indication

Consumer Protection : MIC Conducts Price Checks

Awareness actions undertaken with merchants David Ralambofiringa, the Minister of Industrialization and Commerce (MIC), takes responsibility for checking inventories and product prices, especially essential goods in

Consumer Prices : Preventing Unjustified Increases

Preventing abusive price hikes If unjustified increases in the prices of essential goods are observed, the Ministry of Industrialization and Commerce (Mic) will take action. Dina

Clean Energy : Surge in Gas Prices

Consumers fear further increases Like other essential goods, the cost of gas has also risen. Consumers recently discovered the new gas prices, with a hike that

madagascar internet costs

Drop in Internet Costs on the Horizon

Firm commitment from the government to lower internet prices An agreement has reportedly been reached between the government and the private sector to reduce internet data