Alphabet Inc. & Mastercard

Alphabet Inc.: Alphabet Inc. is making substantial investments in South Africa, including hosting its first African Cloud Summit, launching the 'Building for Africa' initiative, planning a Digital Exchange Port, and establishing a digital innovation center. These actions aim to expand cloud technologies, AI-driven innovation, and digital skills in the region, potentially contributing R1.7 trillion to South Africa's economic output by 2030.

Mastercard: Mastercard recently launched its Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, with a phased rollout in South Africa and Nigeria, to enhance cyber resilience and secure digital growth across the continent.

Mastercard: Mastercard is in discussions with Apple Inc. regarding the launch of Apple Pay in India, indicating its potential involvement as a payment network.