Day: December 31, 2025

African Journalists’ Federations Boost Climate Reporting Skills in Tunisia

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Photo credit: SNJT  The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and its global parent body, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), have concluded a specialized training initiative in Tunisia. The two-day capacity-building workshop, held on December 27-28, was implemented through their local affiliate, the Tunisian Journalists Union (SNJT), equipping journalists with skills to report on the climate crisis and the complex journey toward a “just transition.” Funded by Mondiaal FNV, the activity brought together working journalists from various media houses to move beyond superficial disaster coverage and deepen reporting on climate…

Tunisian Startup VB SMART Digitizes Factory Floors, Targeting €80K Revenue and European Expansion

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Tunisian startup VB SMART is offering a lifeline through digitization. The company provides a connected manufacturing operations management platform designed to replace fragmented paper-based systems with a unified digital workspace. Founded in 2019 by Rami Kamoun and Amine Fourati, VB SMART aims to be the “ClickUp for manufacturing,” consolidating the management of machines, personnel, and tasks into a single system. The core of the solution is an Industrial IoT layer that connects directly to shop-floor machinery, sensors, and PLCs to harvest real-time data. “This creates a live operational environment where…

Saudi Arabia Ranks Among Top 10 Investors in Tunisia, Minister Announces

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Saudi Arabia has cemented its position as a top-ten investor in Tunisia, according to data revealed by Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh. The announcement was made during the Tunisian-Saudi Business Forum held in Riyadh on Tuesday. Minister Abdelhafidh highlighted the depth of the economic partnership, noting that nearly 500 Saudi-owned or joint-venture companies are currently operational in Tunisia. Investment momentum continues, with seven of these firms expanding their activities in the first nine months of 2025. The financial ties are significant, with Saudi investment flows surpassing $375 million…

Tunisia Cuts Key Interest Rate

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The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) announced a significant cut to its main interest rate on Tuesday. The bank’s Executive Board lowered the key rate by 50 basis points to 7%, effective January 7, 2026. The decision, detailed in an official statement, aligns with a broader monetary easing strategy. The rates for the 24-hour lending and deposit facilities will be adjusted to 8% and 6%, respectively. The Board also reduced the minimum interest rate on savings to 6%. The rate cut comes against a backdrop of cooling economic growth. Data…