commodities

OCP to bolster fertilizer production at home, in Africa

OCP has signed a €80 million deal with Finland’s Outotec to build a sulphuric acid plant, an investment that comes only few days after the Moroccan phosphates exporter signed a €255 million agreement with Spain’s Intecsa to build two similar plants. The new plants will help OCP maintain leadership in the phosphates-based fertilizers market especially […]

Hafedh Caid Essebsi subjected to Customs search at Tunis- airport based on intelligence

The Tunisian Customs confirmed that Hafedh Caid Essebsi was subjected to a “search operation” at Tunis-Carthage International Airport last Friday, based on intelligence that he was illegally bringing in large amounts of foreign currency that he intends to use for suspected purposes, reported the official news agency TAP. The General Directorate of Customs said the […]

Oxford Business Group highlights mobilization of Moroccan industry to respond to Covid-19

The agility of the Moroccan private sector in adapting its production chain to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic was highlighted in a recent report by the Oxford Business Group, which stressed Morocco’s “significant strides” in diversifying and strengthening its economy and industry. The London-based institute commends Morocco for its early and swift response and for […]