Moroccan Startups Secure $70 Million in 2024, as East Africa Leads Investment Trends Across Africa
Moroccan startups raised $70 million in 2024. Morocco ranks fifth in Africa for startup funding.
Elon Musk Eyes South Africa for Starlink, Tesla Battery Facility
Elon Musk in talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Potential deal for Starlink satellite internet services in South Africa.
South Africa’s Digital Wallet Trends and Predictions for 2025
Increased adoption of digital wallets among the unbanked population. Emergence of purpose-specific digital wallets for budgeting and savings.
NETSCOUT Reports on DDoS Vulnerabilities in Africa’s Financial Sector
Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa identified as hotspots for DDoS attacks in the financial sector. 222 attacks claimed against the global banking and financial services sector by the threat actor NoName057(16) in the first half of 2024.
South Africa Says Goodbye to Card Swiping at Major Toll Roads From December
Transition to contactless tap payments at South African toll gates starting December 1, 2024. Initial implementation on key routes: N3 from Johannesburg to Durban, N4 from Pretoria to Komatipoort, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.
