Digital payments and e-commerce expand Yalidine, an Algerian logistics firm, announced plans to scale delivery solutions for e-commerce. The company operates in 48 wilayas, covering 90% of the population. It processes 15,000 daily orders, up from 5,000 in 2022. Yalidine’s expansion follows a $12 million investment in 2024, funded by local and Gulf-based investors. Huawei … Read more
Algeria’s economic landscape this week reflects three concurrent trends: digital infrastructure expansion, selective funding inflows, and regulatory adjustments to ease business operations. Electronic payments, fintech partnerships, and energy sector bids dominate the headlines, while funding data reveals a regional slowdown. Regulatory changes—tax digitalization, IPO fee waivers, and AI strategy updates—signal efforts to streamline compliance and … Read more
Jumia’s decision to withdraw from Algeria marks the end of a seven-year experiment in one of Africa’s largest e-commerce markets. The company, which entered Algeria in 2019, announced in February 2026 that it would cease operations as part of a broader strategy to focus on profitability in its remaining markets. According to Techpoint Africa, the … Read more