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Mining boom and major projects drive higher profits for Casablanca Stock Exchange companies

Listed companies on the Casablanca Stock Exchange posted strong first-half 2026 results, with aggregate turnover rising 10.6% to 196 billion dirhams from 177.3 billion a year earlier, according to an analytical report by brokerage and research firm M.S.IN released in early October. Overall net profits grew 7.4% to 29.4 billion dirhams, up 2.04 billion dirhams […]

Egypt : 10% tax on capital gains and stock dividends introduced

One of the first economic reforms under President Al-Sisi has been announced. Henceforth, a 10% tax will be levied on capital gains and stock dividends but the percentage could be lowered to 5% in some cases. The taxes are expected to generate between 3,5 and 4,5million Egyptian pounds. The new law was approved by the […]

Morocco restricts exports of respiratory masks

Morocco subjected the export of face masks to special export permits after the Covid-19 outbreak in the world triggered a supply shortage combined with high demand. The decision also comes after authorities seized 100,000 masks in a vehicle in Tangier port. The British driver intended to sell the masks in his country for high prices. […]