Morocco
Dislog selects CFG Bank to manage its IPO

Morocco
Bets are on for the future presidency of the employers' group

While the campaign to find Chakib Alj's successor has just officially kicked off, uncertainty remains around who will stand as a candidate for CGEM's presidency.

Morocco
Moncef Belkhayat primed to take over at employers' association

At the head of the logistics company Dislog, Moncef Belkhayat is well placed to succeed the current head of the Moroccan Employers' association (CGEM), Chakib Alj, in 2026.

Morocco
Negotiations underway for Bolt purchase of VotreChauffeur.ma

Estonia's Bolt could acquire VotreChauffeur.ma to finally establish itself in Morocco and compete with Uber.

Morocco
State-backed association advocates its cause from Brussels to Tel Aviv

Maromed Initiatives seeks to favour intercultural dialogue within a context of strong internal divisions in the country since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. In order to maintain Morocco's stability, the government has stepped in.

Morocco
Credit-free neobank Charifintech soon on the market

After raising $100m in 2022, start-up Chari plans to officially launch its payment subsidiary by the end of the year.

Morocco
Venture capitalist First Circle Capital seeks new business opportunities in Morocco

The US firm is negotiating with retail platforms for neighbourhood shops known as “hanoutes” with a view to expanding its Moroccan portfolio.

The New Guard
Senegal, Morocco, Ethiopia

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Senegal Senegalese engineer Frédéric Zanklan takes charge at Eramet company

Morocco Ismael Belkhayat, serial start-upper

Ethiopia Dawit Abebayehu prepares his country's "ESG" strategy