Advertising

Keywords: Financial inclusion


Sahara Cash distinguished under the performers – taamine iktissadi 2025 program

Dakhla – Sahara Cash, a key actor in proximity-based financial services in Morocco, has been recognized within the Performers – Taamine Iktissadi 2025 program, an initiative led by Wafa Assurance and deployed across the Wafacash network. This distinction positions Sahara Cash......

Al Barid Bank empowers Moroccan professionals with Visa Business card launch

Al Barid Bank has unveiled its new Visa Business card, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting Morocco’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This launch comes as the country’s digital economy accelerates, offering a robust financial tool tailored to the unique needs......

Morocco's digital leap: e-Dirham aims to modernize finance and boost regional influence

Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), is spearheading the introduction of the e-Dirham, a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) designed to accelerate the nation’s digital transformation. This initiative seeks to enhance financial inclusion, modernize payment systems, and establish......

Revolut eyes Morocco for expansion amid fintech growth in North Africa

Europe’s largest digital bank, Revolut, is preparing to enter the Moroccan market, marking a significant step in its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The British fintech giant has appointed Amine Berrada, former operations director for Uber in Southern and Eastern......

Financial exclusion remains high in Morocco despite digital progress

Despite Morocco’s strong digital infrastructure and widespread mobile phone use, more than half of the adult population remains excluded from the official financial system, according to the World Bank’s Findex Global Database 2025, released this Wednesday. The report reveals that only 44%......

Morocco launches WE Finance Code to empower women entrepreneurs

Morocco has taken a bold step in promoting women’s economic empowerment through the launch of the WE Finance Code initiative. Spearheaded by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the initiative aims to......

GITEX Africa 2025: Exploring the Future of Fintech in Africa

GITEX Africa 2025 returns to Marrakech, showcasing the rapid transformation of the continent's financial landscape through innovative technologies and financial solutions. This year's event, taking place from April 14 to 16, is poised to illuminate Africa's fintech revolution and its implications......

AI's transformative potential in Africa: Insights from GITEX Africa 2025

Marrakech – In Africa, artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely a trend; it is actively addressing age-old challenges in sectors such as healthcare, connectivity, and economic inclusion. For those eager to witness this transformation firsthand, GITEX Africa 2025 is set to take place in Marrakech......

Mastercard's vision: Africa’s digital payments could reach $1.5 trillion by 2030

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......