Keywords: GITEX Africa 2026


Concentrix renews technopark partnership to boost Moroccan startups

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......

Fragmented digital rules limit Africa’s trade and investment potential

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......

Morocco and Huawei sign deal to boost gaming industry

Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and Huawei Morocco have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the country’s gaming industry and strengthen its digital ecosystem. The agreement was concluded during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid......

Morocco accelerates digital transition with rising investment and ai strategy

Morocco is advancing its digital transformation agenda at a faster pace than initially planned, according to Aziz Akhannouch, who described the shift as a central pillar of public policy. Speaking at the opening of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, the head of government said the country has moved from......

Maroc Telecom and EU discuss digital sovereignty at GITEX Africa 2026

Morocco’s telecom operator Maroc Telecom held talks with the European Commission on digital sovereignty during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, highlighting shared priorities on infrastructure security and data governance. The meeting brought together Maroc Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun and European......

Omar hilale calls for inclusive ai governance at gitex africa 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping global power structures, Morocco’s ambassador to the United Nations Omar Hilale said during a keynote at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, urging stronger international cooperation to prevent widening global inequalities. Hilale framed AI as more than a technological......

Morocco launches digital program to modernize handicrafts sector

Morocco has introduced a national program to accelerate the digital transformation of its handicrafts sector, aiming to improve competitiveness and expand market access for artisans. The initiative was announced in Rabat by Lahcen Essaadi during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. It forms part of a broader......

Inwi launches morocco’s first private industrial 5g network

Moroccan telecom operator inwi has deployed the country’s first private 5G network dedicated to industrial use, marking a new phase in Morocco’s digital transformation. The announcement was made during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech. The network will serve a 52 hectare industrial site in......

Women in tech leaders highlight career paths and gaps at gitex africa 2026

Women working across Morocco’s technology sector took center stage on the first day of GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, focusing on career development, leadership gaps, and the evolving demands of the industry. The “Women in Tech Morocco” panel gathered founders and executives to discuss......