Technology
African startups continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability to scale, as global business models remain poorly aligned with local market realities. This challenge emerged as a central theme during a panel discussion at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, where industry experts examined......
Moroccan startup Woliz has secured the FinTech and Blockchain prize at the SUPERNOVA Challenge during GITEX Africa 2026, held from April 7 to 9 in Marrakech. The award highlights emerging companies with strong innovation, scalability, and measurable market impact across the continent’s technology......
Morocco used GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech to advance its strategy on digital sovereignty, as officials highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping economic, security, and political dynamics. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, minister in charge of digital transition and administrative......
SAP has formalized a strategic partnership with Smart Africa during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, joining a coalition of African countries, international institutions, and private sector actors working to advance the continent’s digital agenda. The agreement was signed during official sessions......
Morocco unveiled the Nexus AI Factory project during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, marking a major step in its strategy to build a regional hub for artificial intelligence and advanced digital infrastructure. The initiative is led by Nexus Core Systems in partnership with international stakeholders.......
SAP has joined the Smart Africa alliance in a move to accelerate digital transformation across the continent. The agreement was announced during a signing ceremony at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The partnership places the global software company within a network that includes more than 40 African......
Morocco’s Digital Development Agency and the Korea-Africa Foundation signed a cooperation agreement in Marrakech during Gitex Africa 2026 to advance digital innovation and technology-driven growth. The deal brings together Amine El Mezouaghi, head of Morocco’s Digital Development Agency,......
North Star Africa, the continent’s largest startup platform, has brought together more than 700 startups and 400 investors in Marrakech during the fourth edition of GITEX Africa Morocco, held from April 7 to 9. The event operates under the authority of the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration......
Morocco has secured a renewed mandate at the head of the African Council of Information Technology Agencies, known as CAITA, following the council’s fourth meeting held in Marrakech during GITEX Africa Morocco 2026. The meeting, organized by the Digital Development Agency, brought together national......
Inwi Money, the mobile payment subsidiary of Moroccan telecom operator Inwi, has signed a partnership with Wafacash to widen access to financial services across Morocco and support the country’s digital economy. The agreement was announced during the second day of GITEX Africa 2026, held in Marrakech,......
Concentrix renewed its partnership with Technopark at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, extending a collaboration aimed at supporting Morocco’s startup ecosystem and accelerating early-stage ventures. The agreement builds on a program launched one year ago. It was designed to provide structured......
Only a small share of Africa’s digital services circulates within the continent. Around 5% of these services are traded between African countries, while most exports flow to Europe and North America. This imbalance framed discussions at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, where policymakers and industry......
BCP Group signed two agreements at GITEX Africa in Marrakech focused on expanding access to higher education for African students and accelerating the digital transformation of its banking operations. The first agreement involves the International University of Rabat and Banque Centrale Populaire International.......
