Tunisia: Zoppas Industries sets up

On September 25, 2024, FIPA-Tunisia visited the new Zoppas Industries plant in Sahline, Monastir. This first African investment by the Italian company, resulting from canvassing efforts in Milan, raised $1.6 million and already employs 100 people. Th…

Mali: BMS SA and Visa modernize payments

Banque Malienne de Solidarité (BMS SA) is partnering with Visa to offer secure digital payment solutions. This strategic partnership includes the issuance of virtual, prepaid and Platinum cards, as well as the introduction of the ‘Cyber ??Source’ pla…

Uganda: Largest power plant commissioned

Uganda has inaugurated its largest hydroelectric plant of 600 MW on the Nile, built by Sinohydro Corporation for $1.7 billion, 85% financed by a Chinese loan. This project, which increases the country’s energy capacity to 2,000 MW, will allow it to e…