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Supporting Palestinian startups at GITEX Africa Morocco

The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency is actively participating in the 3rd edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, which kicked off on Monday in Marrakech. The agency is showcasing a dedicated pavilion for its incubator, "BMAQ Innovation Hub," focused on Palestinian youth-led projects in innovation......

GITEX Africa Morocco 2025 welcomes global tech leaders in Marrakech

The third edition of GITEX Africa, the continent's largest technology and entrepreneurial gathering, launched Monday in Marrakech with approximately 45,000 participants and over 1,400 exhibitors representing more than 130 countries. This prestigious event, held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed......

Networking Essentials for GITEX Africa 2025: Your Guide to Success

As GITEX Africa 2025 approaches, the excitement builds for an event that promises to be a vibrant hub of innovation, featuring over 500 tech companies, numerous speakers, and influential investors. This gathering is not merely about exchanging business cards; it’s a chance to forge meaningful connections,......

Uyoyo Zino Edosio: Building Africa's Digital Future

Uyoyo Zino Edosio is not merely a participant in the digital landscape; she is shaping its very foundations. Her mission transcends conventional roles; she is dedicated to transforming Africa’s economic and digital frameworks, ensuring that innovation is accessible to all. At first glance, Edosio's......

UIR wins two medals at the Geneva International Invention Exhibition

The International University of Rabat (UIR) achieved a remarkable feat by winning two medals, including one gold, at the 50th Geneva International Invention Exhibition, held from April 9 to 13. Asmae Berrada was awarded the gold medal, with special congratulations from the international jury, marking......

Docdialy shines at GITEX Africa 2025, showcasing innovative health tech solutions

Docdialy, a Moroccan startup in the HealthTech sector, is set to make a significant impact at GITEX Africa 2025. Selected as one of the 200 most innovative startups in Morocco as part of the Morocco 200 program, Docdialy’s participation highlights its pivotal role in the digital transformation......

Tesla's Moroccan Factory Rumor: Unraveling the Misinformation

What began as an April Fool's joke has escalated into widespread misinformation regarding Tesla's supposed investment in a factory in Morocco. Claims circulated widely on social media and various Moroccan news outlets that Tesla would establish its first African factory in Kenitra, with an investment......

GITEX Africa 2025: African startups vie for $110,000 prize pool in Supernova Challenge 2.0

Africa’s premier early-stage startup competition, the Supernova Challenge 2.0, is set to return to GITEX Africa 2025 in Morocco, boasting an impressive equity-free prize pool of $110,000. This year’s competition promises to shine a spotlight on innovative African entrepreneurs eager to showcase......

PayTic accelerates growth with $4 million funding boost

Moroccan fintech company PayTic has successfully secured a strategic funding round of $4 million as part of its Seed extension, solidifying its role in modernizing payment operations on an international scale. The funding was led by a consortium of investors, including AfricInvest, Build Ventures, Axian......

LG launches “Less artificial, more human”: a film for sensitive and intuitive AI

LG Electronics is strengthening its international presence with the launch of its new brand film, "Less artificial, more human," at the heart of its global campaign, Life’s Good. Initiated in March across various countries, this initiative embodies a clear intention: to position artificial......

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones From India 'to Beat' Trump Tariffs, Sources Say

In a strategic move to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, Apple has transported 600 tons—equivalent to around 1.5 million iPhones from India to the United States using specially chartered cargo flights, according to sources familiar with the matter. This behind-the-scenes effort highlights Apple’s......

CNDP addresses cyberattack on CNSS and data protection risks

The National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP) has issued a warning to the public regarding the risks associated with the use of personal data that may have been leaked or published on unauthorized channels. This comes in response to a series of cybersecurity attacks that......

Moroccan hackers retaliate against Algeria in escalating cyber conflict

A Moroccan hacking group, known as "Phantom Atlas," has launched significant cyberattacks targeting Algerian government institutions in retaliation for a recent data breach of Morocco’s National Social Security Fund (CNSS) attributed to Algerian hackers. In a statement shared on Telegram,......