Region

Africa

Africa regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.

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ICANN

ICANN 80 preview: How to create a sustainable internet?

ICANN 80 Policy Forum will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, spanning from 10–13 June 2024. This four-day meeting will delve into critical issues facing the Inte…

May 26, 2026
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Leaders

Le Reve uses TallyPay QR Code: Facilitating account management in Bangladesh

OUT TAKE:The fierce competition for cashless payments is everywhere, both online and offline. The development trend of cashless payment is actually to cater …

May 26, 2026
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ICANN

2024 ICANN Middle East DNS Forum: What to expect

ICANN announces 10th anniversary of MEDNSF on April 24-25, 2024, online and in Rabat, Morocco, aiming to shape the future of the DNS.

May 26, 2026
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Case File

Ethena to integrate with exchange wallets, a new way to earn

Ethena developers have introduced a 20% reward boost for users who lock USDe stablecoins for at least seven days using exchange Web3 wallets.

May 26, 2026
Microsoft-cloud computing

Cloud Service

CCSA investigates Microsoft’s cloud computing licensing practices

The Competition Commission of South Africa is expected to file a complaint about Microsoft’s cloud computing licensing practices.

May 26, 2026
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Case File

Top tech news stories today: April 8, 2024

Explore Hong Kong’s booming Web3 surge, Elon Musk’s intense battle over Brazil’s X accounts, and other thrilling updates awaiting discovery.

May 26, 2026
Top tech news stories today: April 7, 2024

Cloud Service

Top tech news stories today: April 7, 2024

Binance’s saga launch, Ripple’s stablecoin venture and South Africa’s Microsoft probe showcase innovation in the tech world. Also, AI advances with Nvidia, M…

May 26, 2026
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Cloud Service

Top tech stories today: April 5, 2024

Tech News Summaries Blockchain and cryptocurrency Binance launches Saga on its Launchpool Binance introduces Saga on its Launchpool, a decentralized financia…

May 26, 2026
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APNIC

ICANN 79 review: Shaping the future of internet governance

APNIC engaged in the ICANN 79 meeting, contributing to discussions on internet governance and infrastructure.

May 26, 2026
Subject-specific editorial image for Singtel’s SD-WAN: Future network for a century-old bookstore, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Singtel’s SD-WAN: Future network for a century-old bookstore".

Leaders

Singtel’s SD-WAN: Future network for a century-old bookstore

With the increasing need for connectivity in the digital age, 100-year-old Singapore bookstore chain Popular sought robust connectivity to fuel its expansion…

May 26, 2026
Microsoft is supposedly developing ‘Stargate’ to carry OpenAI forward

Case File

Microsoft is supposedly developing ‘Stargate’ to carry OpenAI forward

Microsoft plans to build a $100 billion supercomputer, “Stargate,” to power OpenAI’s next generation of AI systems, marking the final phase of Microsoft and …

May 26, 2026
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Case File

Who is Brian Armstrong? Coinbase CEO went from tutoring startup to billionaire crypto campaigner

Track Brian Armstrong’s journey from entrepreneurship to CEO of Coinbase, molding the cryptocurrency exchange and regulatory landscape.

May 26, 2026
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Leaders

Coinme’s new cash-to-crypto feature simplifies crypto transactions

Coinme introduces a cash-to-crypto experience, enabling swift conversion of cash into cryptocurrency directly within the Coinme wallet.

May 26, 2026
NETWORK SHUTDOWN

Institutional

Fighting Back Against Internet Shutdowns in Zimbabwe

OUR TAKE:Governments often mistakenly believe that shutting down the Internet can quell unrest, stop the spread of misinformation, reduce the harm of cyberse…

May 26, 2026
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Institutional

Binance executive escapes Nigerian custody

An executive of cryptocurrency exchange Binance has escaped custody in Nigeria, where a criminal investigation into money laundering has been launched agains…

May 26, 2026
Subject-specific editorial image for Royal Jordanian Airlines E2 Embraer fleet adds wi-fi with Viasat, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Royal Jordanian Airlines E2 Embraer fleet adds wi-fi with Viasat".

Leaders

Royal Jordanian Airlines E2 Embraer fleet adds wi-fi with Viasat

Royal Jordanian Airlines plans to roll out high-speed Wi-Fi on its E2 Embraer jets by the end of the month.

May 26, 2026
Subject-specific editorial image for African fintech Union54 launches chat + payment app, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "African fintech Union54 launches chat + payment app".

Leaders

African fintech Union54 launches chat + payment app

Zambia-based fintech company Union54 has launches a new social commerce platform called ChitChat, aiming to accelerate commerce across Africa. New social com…

May 26, 2026
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Leaders

CMC Networks satellites respond to African subsea cable damage

CMC Networks deploys satellite in Africa and the Middle East to ensure businesses stay connected to the Internet during subsea cable outages.

May 26, 2026
Subject-specific editorial image for Thunes and Visa extend digital wallet partnership to Asia and Africa, illustrating the BTW intelligence profile "Thunes and Visa extend digital wallet partnership to Asia and Africa".

Institutional

Thunes and Visa extend digital wallet partnership to Asia and Africa

International payments company Thunes extends Visa partnership to Asia and Africa, over 108 digital wallet types, and bank accounts.

May 26, 2026
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Case File

Digital Realty launches high-density colocation for AI workloads

Digital Realty, a global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, has unveiled its latest offering: hig…

May 26, 2026