Economy
The National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) has launched an investigation into suspicions of embezzlement involving public subsidies allocated to livestock importers. Despite the allocation of 13 billion dirhams intended to stabilize red meat prices, costs have continued to rise, raising concerns about......
The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) has committed an investment of 1.019 billion dirhams (MMDH) in 2024 for the drilling of four exploration wells, comprising three onshore and one offshore. This year also marks a heightened focus on strategic and critical minerals, which are vital......
In 2024, Morocco's extractive sector experienced a notable boost, thanks to the phosphate industry. The sector finished the year with a 21% growth in its production index, reversing the previous year’s decline of 5.3%, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF),......
Morocco has successfully executed an international bond issuance totaling €2 billion, marking its first such move since 2020. Sources close to the Ministry of Finance indicate that officials were still on site as initial details of the operation began to surface. To lead this issuance, Morocco......
Morocco's economy is set to grow by 3.6% in 2025, an increase from 3.2% in 2024, according to the World Bank's latest economic report titled "Prioritizing reforms to boost the business environment." This optimistic projection comes despite the adverse impact of droughts on agricultural......
Italian asset management firm Azimut Holding has made a significant move into the Moroccan market by acquiring minority stakes in two subsidiaries of Red Med Capital, a prominent independent investment bank in Morocco. This strategic investment marks Azimut's inaugural foray into the Moroccan financial......
Morocco has successfully raised €2 billion ($2.2 billion) in euro-denominated bonds, marking its first eurobond sale in five years. This significant financial move attracted bids totaling over €6.75 billion, surpassing initial expectations by €500 million. The funds will primarily support......
OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of the OCP Group and a prominent player in phosphate-based fertilizers, has unveiled a significant investment plan aimed at increasing its fertilizer production capacity by 9 million tons by 2028. This ambitious project involves the establishment of two new mining and industrial......
The potential economic contribution of rural women in Morocco is immense, with estimates indicating that their inclusion could generate MAD 25.3 billion (approximately $2.53 billion), roughly 2.2% of the nation’s GDP. This assertion was made by High Commissioner for Planning, Chakib Benmoussa,......
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) recently released a study outlining a series of recommendations aimed at guiding policymakers, technical and financial partners, and civil society actors in structurally enhancing gender equality within public policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These......
German authorities have recently taken decisive action by withdrawing a shipment of Moroccan peppers from the market due to alarming levels of Abamectin, a pesticide known for its serious health risks. The peppers were imported into Germany via Spanish distributors, as reported by Hortoinfo. Inspection......
Morocco is currently maneuvering through a landscape marked by diplomatic and trade challenges, amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. The year 2025 unfolds with apprehensions regarding international trade, particularly as the U.S. administration under President Trump signals potential tariffs......
Africa's digital payments landscape is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating a surge to $1.5 trillion by 2030, as highlighted in a recent report commissioned by Mastercard and released by Genesis Analytics. Mastercard is spearheading initiatives aimed at enhancing digital adoption......
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