
Mercedes-Benz to Expand in West Africa with New Truck Assembly Facility in Senegal
Mercedes‑Benz, through its Daimler Truck division, has committed to building a truck assembly plant in Senegal.
Salma Baghdadi is a true visionary and entrepreneur who has made remarkable contributions to the startup ecosystem in Tunisia and beyond.
Her passion for innovation and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the entrepreneurial landscape. Salma’s journey began as an entrepreneur, founding and leading two tech startups in Tunisia and France. Her firsthand experience as a startup founder has provided her with invaluable insights into the challenges and triumphs of building and scaling a business.
As part of Startup Tunisia, Salma plays a pivotal role in building bridges between the Tunisian startup ecosystem and international counterparts. Her tireless efforts facilitate knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the creation of meaningful partnerships.
Through her expertise and dedication, she connects Tunisian startups to global resources, networks, and opportunities, propelling them toward international success. Salma’s profound impact is felt through her involvement in designing programs that address the most urgent challenges faced by local startups. Her commitment extends to managing the Startup Act in Tunisia and collaborating on the implementation of the country’s new legal framework for startups.
Mercedes‑Benz, through its Daimler Truck division, has committed to building a truck assembly plant in Senegal.
Hypeo Ai, a Moroccan startup offering an AI-powered platform for influencer marketing, has secured funding from Renew Capital to speed up and simplify brand-creator collaborations across Africa and the Middle East.
Nedbank Group has struck a binding agreement to purchase iKhokha, a prominent South African fintech provider, for approximately R1.65 billion (about US$94 million) in an all-cash transaction.
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