Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Charikaty, Morocco’s first fully digital legaltech platform, simplifies company formation and business lifecycle management. Serving founders, SMEs, and ecosystem partners, it centralizes legal and administrative services, reduces bureaucracy, and aims to expand across emerging markets by 2030.
Weego raises $1.1 million from Azur Innovation Fund to expand its multimodal transport platform in Morocco and beyond, connecting public and private transport, improving urban mobility, and offering solutions for businesses.
Morocco is investing $3.9 million to digitize its handicrafts sector, introducing an artisan ID card, national registry, and online services. The reform aims to improve efficiency, expand market access, and strengthen competitiveness. The sector employs 22% of the workforce and contributes 7% to national GDP.
WafR converts Morocco’s corner shops into digital finance hubs, offering payments, top-ups, and other financial services via a mobile platform. With 20,000 merchants onboard and plans for remittances, the startup leverages trust in neighborhood retailers to boost financial inclusion and accelerate digital service adoption.
Morocco has partnered with AXA and three ministries to strengthen national AI and digital skills through targeted training, apprenticeships, and R&D initiatives. The move supports the Maroc IA 2030 roadmap and wider digital government reforms, positioning the country as a regional technology hub.
WafR has raised an oversubscribed $4 million seed round to expand its retail-based fintech network across Morocco. The company plans to grow to 100,000 merchants and introduce micro-insurance and credit scoring services, supporting the country’s transition from cash to mobile-first financial services.
Morocco has launched a public-private partnership with AXA to strengthen national AI and data capabilities, aligning higher education with industry needs and supporting the country’s growing technology and startup ecosystem.
Morocco is advancing digital governance, AI innovation, and 5G expansion under its Maghreb Digital Vision 2030 strategy. Initiatives include legal frameworks for digital services, national AI programs, and infrastructure investments aimed at improving connectivity, public service delivery, and inclusive digital transformation across the Kingdom.
Morocco has reinstated the national hotline 5757 during Ramadan to enable consumers to report fraud, safety violations, and unfair business practices. The unified complaint system aims to improve response efficiency, strengthen market oversight, and enhance consumer protection during a period of heightened commercial activity.
Maroc Telecom reported net profit of 6.969 billion dirhams in 2025, boosted by prior-year adjustments linked to a regulatory settlement. Adjusted profit declined as the operator increased 5G investment, while subscriber growth was driven by expansion across its African Moov Africa operations.