Morocco is strengthening its efforts to create a safer and more innovative digital space. On May 23, 2025, in Fez, Orange Morocco brought together over 400 stakeholders for a high-impact campaign against cyberbullying.
At the same time, AfricInvest Small Cap Fund LLC announced a significant investment in USG Technologies SA, supporting the expansion of smart infrastructure across the country. Together, these efforts highlight Morocco’s dual focus on making the internet safer while powering tech-driven growth.
Cyberbullying in Morocco: Orange Morocco leads digital safety campaign
Cyberbullying is no longer a fringe issue in Morocco—it’s becoming a national crisis. A study published on Research Square shows that 54.5 percent of middle school students in Rabat have experienced cyberbullying, with many also admitting to engaging in it. The problem disproportionately affects young girls, who often suffer in silence due to shame or fear of retaliation. Sexual blackmail, defamation, and online harassment have taken a serious psychological toll, frequently leading to anxiety and depression.
To address this, Orange Morocco hosted a major awareness event at the Euromed University of Fez, as part of its ongoing #ForGoodConnections initiative. The event, styled like a talk show, brought together educators, parents, students, and experts from the Ministry of Education, the National Police, and child rights organisations. It featured real-life testimonies, expert insights, and interactive sessions like outdoor digital workshops. The goal was to make digital safety relatable, accessible, and practical.
More than just talk, the initiative includes hands-on activities like outdoor digital workshops, where students learned to spot and respond to cyberbullying scenarios. Orange Morocco’s CEO, Hendrik Kasteel, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to training 6,500 teachers and reaching 2,200 schools by 2026.
The government is also stepping up, as a Marrakech court recently sentenced a teenager to nine months for cyberbullying, showing a growing willingness to prosecute offenders. In parallel, lawmakers have proposed banning social media use for children under 16, aiming to reduce youth exposure to online threats.
AfricInvest backs Moroccan tech firm to power digital growth
As Morocco shores up digital safety, it’s also expanding the backbone of its tech infrastructure. In a move reported by 7NewsMorocco, Africinvest Small Cap Fund LLC a Mauritius-based fund acquired a 24.5 percent stake in USG Technologies SA, granting it joint control of the firm.
Unisystem Group (USG) specialises in electronic security, audiovisual systems, and sustainable energy solutions. While the company has already made its mark through high-profile projects across Morocco, this new investment signals what’s ahead: broader regional reach, deeper tech capacity, and enhanced support for both public and private sector digital initiatives.
USG has completed over 100 major projects in Morocco, securing 2,700+ bank branches and deploying 20,000 surveillance cameras. Its notable work includes projects for IKEA, DXC, and national landmarks like the Grand Theatres of Rabat and Casablanca.
With Africinvest’s backing, USG is better positioned to scale up its smart infrastructure offerings and align with national goals around cybersecurity, data protection, and digital modernisation. The move underscores a growing understanding that a secure digital environment isn’t just about protection, it’s also about preparation.
Towards a safer, smarter digital Morocco
Morocco’s digital future is being shaped by two parallel forces, education and innovation. Campaigns like Orange Morocco’s help equip young people with the tools to navigate the internet safely, while strategic investments like AfricInvest’s fuel the infrastructure needed for smart growth.
Orange Morocco’s campaign tackles the human side of the digital world with safety, awareness, and inclusion. Meanwhile, AfricInvest’s stake in USG Technologies supports the tools, systems, and innovation required to grow that world responsibly.
Together, they show that Morocco is shaping it’s digital age with purpose.