Tax reform, digitisation key to financing development
This year’s Economic Report on Africa, a flagship publication of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) focuses on fiscal policy Africa must digitise [...]
View ArticleAn increase of 12-20% in tax collection can raise up to $400bn and go a long...
Africa’s needs to build more resilient economies if it is to have the resources to meet its development goals and targets over the next few [...]
View ArticleAfrica’s digital economy needs cross-border cooperation to succeed
Africa still lags behind the rest of the world in its digital transformation, and in spite of a growing number of innovative solutions, the ongoing [...]
View ArticleOutlierz Ventures announces its first five investments on the African continent
Outlierz Ventures, Africa-focused VC fund, announces its first five investments on the continent. Based out of Morocco, Outlierz Ventures, is one of the pioneer early-stage [...]
View ArticleHilton Garden Inn continues investing in Africa
Hilton Garden Inn opened four properties and an additional 14 in the pipeline just three years after opening its first hotel on the continent in [...]
View ArticleEgypt heads the Africa hotel development top ten
With more than 15,000 rooms in the pipeline The stars of hotel development in Africa are Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, according to the 11th [...]
View ArticleThe key Moroccan start-up support players come together to promote a...
In the last 3 years, start-ups have been generating a growing interest in Morocco among public institutions, international organizations and corporates. At the African level, [...]
View ArticleInternational Organization for Migration (IOM), Experts Gather on...
In West Africa, environmental challenges are widely believed to drive migration from rural areas, where livelihoods are largely dependent on natural resources (agriculture, mining and [...]
View ArticleHSEVEN Accelerate World-Class African Startups
HSEVEN, Africa’s largest accelerator is launching “HSEVEN DISRUPT AFRICA”, an ambitious startup acceleration program designed for entrepreneurs of the Moroccan and African diaspora. The 6-month [...]
View ArticleThe growth of competition laws and enforcement in Africa
By Lerisha Naidu, Partner, and Angelo Tzarevski, Senior Associate, Competition & Antitrust Practice, Baker McKenzie Johannesburg African competition law on the continent is the subject [...]
View ArticleThe rise and rise of African oil and gas: Seven trends that will shape...
Africa holds around 7% of the world’s proven crude oil and natural gas reserves, yet the continent remains largely under-explored. It’s safe to say that [...]
View ArticleSupport for digital startups: AWIEF and partner of the Mohammed VI...
AWIEF works with the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) of Morocco, a world-class institution created by the OCP Group, and conducts various innovative research for [...]
View ArticleHalieutis Fair: The 5th edition broke all records!
More than 50,000 visitors walked in the aisles of the Fair; Coverage of the event was provided by more than 200 journalists from Morocco and from around the world; More than 300 exhibitors, including...
View ArticleCement Majors, Tech Providers Attend 11th Africa CemenTrade Summit in Marrakech
CMT’s 11th Africa CemenTrade Summit on 28-29 March 2019 in Marrakech takes stock of Africa’s high volume cement capacities in a highly competitive market, exports as well as energy efficiency...
View ArticleReal Estate Development Summit – North Africa
The Real Estate Development Summit – North Africa is curated by GBB venture to create a B2B event in the real estate industry which allows the collaborators an opportunity to network meaningfully. The...
View ArticleAfrica needs policies to protect its economies from vulnerabilities
Mr. Elhiraika said Africa’s growth is projected to remain strong, moderating around 3.2% in 2018, but expected to recover to 3.4% in 2019 and 3.8% in 2020 African countries need policies that can help...
View ArticleRegional integration remains low, according to African Regional Integration...
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks a momentous milestone for Africa but preliminary findings of the upcoming 2019 African Regional Integration Index, released at the on-going...
View ArticleBest’s Market Segment Report: The Maghreb – One Region, Three Unique...
Despite their geographic proximity and many commonalities, the insurance markets of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia have significant differences – economic, demographic and cultural. A new AM Best report,...
View ArticleJumia launches Food Festival campaign to support local restaurants
Coming ahead of the World Food Day celebrations on Oct 16th, the month-long event will seek to showcase diversity of the Kenyan food industry & support a recovering industry impacted by COVID-19....
View ArticleOfficial launch of the second cycle of EMERGING Mediterranean – the...
The call for applications is open to any startup based in Mauritania, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia or Libya that has been operating for over 18 months in one of the following areas: e-health, climate,...
View ArticleDraper Startup House expands to Africa with a new location in Morocco
Casablanca, Morocco, 1st November 2021. — Draper Startup House has opened its first location in Morocco, partnering with KOWORK Anfa Place in Casablanca. With the launch, Draper Startup House expands...
View ArticleAfrica is leapfrogging into the future of retail
The bi-annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), which is a study of the global retailing landscape has revealed Africa is poised to move away from traditional retail models and become the...
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