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GITEX Africa 2025: African startups vie for $110,000 prize pool in Supernova Challenge 2.0

Africa’s premier early-stage startup competition, the Supernova Challenge 2.0, is set to return to GITEX Africa 2025 in Morocco, boasting an impressive equity-free prize pool of $110,000. This year’s competition promises to shine a spotlight on innovative African entrepreneurs eager to showcase......

PayTic accelerates growth with $4 million funding boost

Moroccan fintech company PayTic has successfully secured a strategic funding round of $4 million as part of its Seed extension, solidifying its role in modernizing payment operations on an international scale. The funding was led by a consortium of investors, including AfricInvest, Build Ventures, Axian......

LG launches “Less artificial, more human”: a film for sensitive and intuitive AI

LG Electronics is strengthening its international presence with the launch of its new brand film, "Less artificial, more human," at the heart of its global campaign, Life’s Good. Initiated in March across various countries, this initiative embodies a clear intention: to position artificial......

Apple Airlifts 600 Tons of iPhones From India 'to Beat' Trump Tariffs, Sources Say

In a strategic move to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, Apple has transported 600 tons—equivalent to around 1.5 million iPhones from India to the United States using specially chartered cargo flights, according to sources familiar with the matter. This behind-the-scenes effort highlights Apple’s......

CNDP addresses cyberattack on CNSS and data protection risks

The National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP) has issued a warning to the public regarding the risks associated with the use of personal data that may have been leaked or published on unauthorized channels. This comes in response to a series of cybersecurity attacks that......

Moroccan hackers retaliate against Algeria in escalating cyber conflict

A Moroccan hacking group, known as "Phantom Atlas," has launched significant cyberattacks targeting Algerian government institutions in retaliation for a recent data breach of Morocco’s National Social Security Fund (CNSS) attributed to Algerian hackers. In a statement shared on Telegram,......

Former Facebook executive accuses Meta of betraying US interests and aiding China

Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams has alleged that Meta, the parent company of Facebook, compromised United States national security and collaborated with China to expand its operations. Speaking before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Wynn-Williams claimed Meta briefed the Chinese Communist......

Morocco's PJD demands accountability after Algeria's cyberattack

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Morocco has raised alarms regarding a recent cyberattack that compromised the official website of the Ministry of Economic Integration, Small Enterprise, Employment, and Skills. Abdellah Bouanou, head of the PJD's parliamentary group, emphasized the attack's......

Inwi: Driving digital innovation for Moroccan businesses at GITEX Africa 2025

Global operator inwi has confirmed its participation in the third edition of GITEX Africa, scheduled for April 14-16, 2025, in Marrakech. This underscores its pivotal role in Morocco's digital transformation. According to a statement received by lareleve.ma, this presence aligns with a clear strategy:......

GITEX Africa 2025: Spotlight on artificial intelligence in Morocco

The third edition of GITEX Africa 2025 is set to take place from April 14 to 16 in Marrakech, under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI. This year's event promises to be a significant gathering, featuring 1,500 exhibitors and 800 startups, including 200 Moroccan companies supported by the Ministry......

Morocco ranks 30th globally in cybersecurity resilience

Morocco has secured the 30th position worldwide in the cybersecurity category of the 2025 Global Resilience Index, published by Factory Mutual Insurance Company (FM), achieving an impressive score of 94.1 out of 100. This ranking places the country among the top 50 nations globally, underscoring its......

Morocco updates cybercrime laws to enhance citizen protection and privacy

In response to the increasing threat of cybercrime, Morocco is revising its legal framework to bolster the protection of its citizens and uphold their privacy rights. The initiative, led by Minister of Justice Abdellatif Ouahbi, includes implementing robust measures to combat cyber threats while ratifying......

Elon Musk's xAI acquires X, signaling a transformative merger

In a landmark move, Elon Musk has announced that xAI has fully acquired the social media platform X in an all-stock transaction. This acquisition values xAI at $80 billion and X at $33 billion, indicating a robust market reception. Musk emphasized that the future of both platforms is "closely linked,"......