Keywords: Tech ecosystem


African startups face scaling challenges amid gap between global models and local markets

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......

Gitex Africa 2026: Korean startups expand their footprint in Morocco

The upcoming edition of GITEX Africa 2026 is set to highlight growing technological cooperation between Africa and Asia, as a group of seven South Korean startups prepares to take part in the major event scheduled in April. This initiative reflects a broader strategy led by the Korea-Africa Foundation......

Nigeria harnesses GITEX to drive tech innovation and policy reform

Nigeria is cementing its position as a leading digital powerhouse in Africa through a combination of policy advancements, global collaborations, and a thriving startup ecosystem. With its first edition of GITEX NIGERIA set to take place from September 1-4 in Abuja and Lagos, the nation is showcasing......

William Simoncelli elected to lead French Tech Casablanca's innovation drive

French Tech Casablanca has announced the election of William Simoncelli as its new president for a three-year term, from January 2025 to December 2027. Simoncelli’s appointment marks a strategic step in fostering “dynamic continuity and innovation” within Morocco’s growing tech......

Morocco's UM6P shapes the future of AI through education and entrepreneurship

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is positioning Morocco as an emerging hub for artificial intelligence development through its focus on education and entrepreneurship. During the university's fifth Science Week, the College of Computing's director Ali Kettani shared insights on Morocco's......

GITEX Africa 2024: Unlocking the Continent's Tech Prowess

The upcoming GITEX Africa 2024 event, set to take place from May 29 to 31 in the enchanting city of Marrakech, Morocco, is poised to be a groundbreaking convergence of global innovators and Africa's burgeoning tech ecosystem. As the continent's digital transformation accelerates, this gathering......