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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. BTW.MEDIA uses this route to connect public articles with source-backed evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, and watchpoints that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. The page gives readers a regional research layer for comparing 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.

Leaders
Top tech news stories today: March 22, 2024
Let’s dive into Goldman Sachs raises Arista Networks target, Apple’s legal case, UK fintech’s rise and CMC network’s satellite connectivity.

Datacenter
African internet outage was caused by subsea cable break
MainOne, a major West African data centre provider, links recent internet outage to a submarine cable rupture, ruling out human involvement.

Case File
Nigerian SEC proposes hike in crypto exchange registration fees
The SEC of Nigeria proposes amendments to cryptocurrency exchange regulation aiming to enhance regulatory clarity.

Leaders
Top tech news stories today: March 18, 2024
Stay informed with news covering moves by SpaceX, tech industry updates from Microsoft, and legal battles involving Apple and Meta.

APNIC
Interview with Lu Heng: The man who wants to decentralise IP addresses and save the internet
Lu Heng, CEO AT LARUS Ltd, wants to completely reconfigure how the building blocks of the internet – IP addresses – are managed.

Case File
Spotify launches video feature in 11 markets
Spotify introduces MV for Premium subscribers globally, offering global hits and local favourites, with user feedback-driven improvements.

Case File
South Africa to licence 60 digital asset exchanges by month end
South Africa to mandate licenses for about 60 cryptocurrency firms by month-end, leading the continent in digital asset exchange regulation.

National Telecom
LANCK Telecom wins Platinum Award for Best AGT/AIT Fraud Solution
LANCK Telecom has won the Platinum Award for the “Best AGT/AIT Fraud Solution” in the Security & Fraud Innovation category at the Future Digital Awards for T…

Case File
Top tech news stories today: March 14, 2024
Explore updates ranging from cryptocurrency exchange approvals to significant leadership appointments, as well as the US’s TikTok ban.

Case File
Binance Labs launches 7th incubation programme for Web3
The program gives access to Binance’s resources and offers support to innovative projects in areas like DeFi, infrastructure, and AI.

Case File
Binance Pay launches March promotions
Binance Pay launches March promotions, incentivising users with rewards and discounts to encourage platform usage and ACH token adoption.

Case File
Interview with Vladimir Kangin, CEO at IPTP Networks, and a 28-year voyage from USSR to Cyprus
How IPTP Networks, led by Vladimir Kangin, has forged success by putting the community first: people over profits, he says.

Case File
Binance exit stirs concerns, opportunities in Nigeria’s crypto market
Local cryptocurrency stakeholders lament the ban on Binance’s naira operations in Nigeria, foreseeing negative impacts on livelihoods.

Institutional
Investor lawsuit against Binance reopens over crypto losses
On March 8, Binance’s alleged violation of US securities laws through the sale of unregistered tokens resurfaced.

Case File
Nigerian central bank partners with Gluwa to grow eNaira platform
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and blockchain platform Gluwa are jointly promoting the eNaira central bank digital currency (CBDC).

ICANN
Manal Ismail honoured with ICANN Community Excellence Award 2024
Awards recognition for Manal Ismail In an acknowledgment of dedication and service, Manal Ismail, a prominent figure in the realm of Internet governance, has…

Leaders
Nigeria issues summons to Binance CEO over alleged financial crimes
The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has called upon Binance CEO Richard Teng to provide testimony.

ARIN
Lu Heng, CEO AT LARUS, explains his vision for a decentralised internet
The impassioned speech promoted the decentralisation of IP addresses over the current system of control by Regional Internet Registries.

Case File
New leader of global trust and safety at TikTok
TikTok’s global trust and safety unit undergoes leadership changes as Cormac Keenan transitions from leading the team to a strategic advisory role, with Adam…

Leaders
Mamamoni’s Innovative Approach Receives Key Funding Support
Mamamoni has secured a significant grant of €250,000 from the Challenge Found for Youth Employment (CFYE). This investment, aimed at supporting Mamamoni’s mi…
