The Bank of Tanzania (BOT), the country’s central bank, issued a directive warning merchants against levying fees on card transactions.

In just one year, JOBO Interim has qualified 30,000 workers, with an additional 60,000 in the pipeline.

Under her guidance, Hack&Pitch expanded to over 100 universities and institutions across Morocco’s 12 regions, inspiring talents who could rival those of Silicon Valley. Her impact transcended borders, with initiatives extending to Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Jordan.

Morocco’s proximity to major European markets and its competitive cost structure make it an attractive alternative for EV companies seeking to streamline supply chains.

This transaction forms part of ValU’s sixth securitization program, a broader initiative amounting to EGP 16 billion ($312 million) in total issuances.

Facing allegations of insolvency, Swvl has recently taken steps to stabilize its finances.

In addition to enhancing operational efficiencies, PBR’s platform promotes inclusivity in clinical trials by ensuring underrepresented patient populations are considered.

For now, accelerators remain indispensable kingmakers in the region’s tech startup landscape.

Applications for the inaugural cohort are open from December 18, 2024, to February 7, 2025, on the program’s official website.

The recent ruling indicates the SEC’s intensified focus on holding international entrepreneurs accountable.

The launch of localized services is expected to significantly increase this number, providing Moroccan businesses with access to the world’s largest business-to-business (B2B) marketplace, which boasts 47 million active users globally.

With SMBs comprising a significant portion of the economy in Morocco and Francophone Africa, access to credit remains a critical bottleneck for growth.