Author: BGMN

Norway-based solar energy company Empower New Energy is speeding up its growth throughout North Africa, taking advantage of a tidal wave of commercial interest in secure, low-priced clean energy. The company’s business model centers on funding and owning solar installations for industrial and commercial customers, a formula it claims is the “secret” to unleashing the potential of renewables in the region. The expansion was underscored this week by a new partnership in Tunisia. On October 10, Empower announced a collaboration with AR Solaire, a local renewable energy specialist, and Leoni…

Record 500,000-Tonne Harvest to Capitalize on Global Deficit, Bolstering Economy and Global Stature Tunisia is on track for a landmark olive oil season in 2025, with production forecasts reaching an unprecedented 500,000 tonnes, a surge that is expected to catapult the nation to the rank of the world’s second-largest exporter. This historic output positions Tunisia just behind Spain at a critical moment, as the global market faces a significant supply shortfall. According to agricultural expert Faouzi Zayani, who termed the upcoming season “historic,” worldwide production is projected at only 2.7…

Phosphate and Mechanical Sectors Provide Lift, While Energy and Olive Oil Exports Drag Overall Figures Tunisia’s export engine effectively stalled through the first nine months of 2025, posting a marginal increase of just 0.03%, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The near-flat growth underscores a tale of two economies: one powered by rising industrial and mining exports, and another hamstrung by sharp declines in energy and agriculture. The latest figures, covering the period from January to September, show exports inched up to 46,419.8 million dinars…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched the nation’s first Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF). The new programme aims to strengthen the competitiveness of Tunisian businesses while accelerating the country’s transition to an environmentally sustainable economy. A core component of the initiative is the provision of €59 million in senior loans to up to six local financial institutions. These funds will be on-lent to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) for investments in green technologies. “Tunisia’s updated climate targets are ambitious,…

Tunisia is betting on a new, sustainable tourism model with the launch of the “Trans-Tunisia Trekking Trail” app, a digital platform designed to connect travelers with the country’s authentic landscapes and communities, away from the beaten path. This innovative initiative is at the heart of a strategic shift for the Tunisian tourism sector. Developed as part of the “Promotion of Sustainable Tourism” project by the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism with support from Leaders International and the EU-funded Tounes Wijhetouna program, the app maps a network of hiking trails from north…