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News from South Africa
MTN South Africa makes Africa’s First Satellite Phone Call
MTN South Africa and Lynk Global successfully made Africa’s first phone call via satellite, marking a potential breakthrough…
Google Cloud Expands in Africa with New Johannesburg Region
Google Cloud has officially launched its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, marking a major step in its…
South Africa Considers Electronic Voting Amid Security Concerns
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is hosting a three-day conference in Cape Town to assess the…
Revolut Might Be Setting Up in South Africa
U.K.-based fintech giant Revolut is reportedly setting up operations in South Africa and has applied for a full…
Microsoft Bets Big on South Africa with $297M AI and Cloud Expansion
Microsoft is set to invest an additional 5.4 billion rand ($297 million) in South Africa by 2027, ramping…
Network International Partners with MTN Group Fintech on Payment Processing
Network International, a key player in digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has been appointed as…
Trump Threatens To Cut Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation
President Donald Trump said he would halt U.S. aid to South Africa over its land expropriation policies, sending…
South Africa Insurtech Naked Raises $38M to Expand AI-Powered Insurance
South African insurtech Naked secured a $38 million Series B2 funding round, marking a significant milestone in its…
South Africa Enables Tax Breaks to Promote Electric Vehicle Production
South Africa is courting Chinese investment in its R500-billion automotive industry after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a tax…
Elon Musk Eyes South Africa for Starlink, Tesla Battery Facility
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is in talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa about a…