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AFRINIC
Why Africa’s internet community is concerned about CAIGA
CAIGA sparks debate as critics warn it could weaken community-led governance and concentrate power in African digital networks.
Leaders
Vodacom partners with Google Cloud to drive Africa’s AI growth
Vodacom moves data to Google Cloud and adopts Gemini-powered AI to launch fintech, network and customer tools across Africa.
Case File
Sinocomms: China’s global fiber‑optic manufacturer
Sinocomms provides high-quality fibre optic products and connectivity solutions for data centres and telecom networks worldwide.
AFRINIC
Corporate influence vs. community voice: Who wins in AFRINIC’s election?
The annulled 2025 AFRINIC election exposes a failed registry, collapsing governance, and growing fears of ICANN’s overreach in Africa.
AFRINIC
The shadow governance of AFRINIC: Who really calls the shots?
AFRINIC’s collapse amid a governance crisis exposes systemic failures, cloud innovation demands a reset to protect Africa’s IP resources.
AFRINIC
CAIGA vs traditional internet governance models in Africa
As AFRINIC declines, CAIGA pushes a state-driven vision for Africa’s internet, prompting debate over sovereignty and governance reform.
AFRINIC
How CAIGA could change IP address management in Africa
CAIGA proposes political oversight of AFRINIC, risking inefficiencies in IP address management and undermining technical independence.
Leaders
Singapore Telecom Japan bridging Asia’s digital divide
Singtel Japan excels in ICT solutions, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and Asia-Pacific integration for Japan’s digital future.
AFRINIC
Is CAIGA replacing AFRINIC? A clear breakdown
AFRINIC faces potential influence from CAIGA, with implications for technical independence and policy decisions in Africa.
AFRINIC
The future of African internet governance in the wake of CAIGA
CAIGA’s launch raises fears of shifting African internet governance from community-driven to state-led models, with ICANN’s role under fire.
Cloud Service
RAN market holds steady while core revenue surges on 5G SA
Dell’Oro data shows global RAN market is flat while mobile core revenues jump 14% as 5G SA and Advanced deployments surge.
AFRINIC
What is Smart Africa’s CAIGA initiative?
This article delves into the top-down governance model, digital sovereignty, and the risks to AFRINIC’s independence.
AFRINIC
CAIGA’s rise and AFRINIC’s challenges: What comes next?
From election annulment to CAIGA’s launch—Africa’s IP registry crisis forces a reckoning with continental power grabs.
AFRINIC
How African internet governance could evolve under CAIGA
The emergence of CAIGA could redefine the future of Africa’s internet governance, but it may also risk political overreach.
National Telecom
MY ISP PTY LTD revolutionises internet connectivity in Kenya
Leading ISP provider MY ISP PTY LTD is making waves in the Kenyan market with its innovative solutions to bridge the connectivity gap.
AFRINIC
The role of African governments in the ICANN vs AFRINIC conflict
Amid the ongoing governance crisis at AFRINIC, African governments are under growing pressure to assert control over their digital resources.
AFRINIC
Should African communities challenge ICANN’s CAIGA support?
African communities face a critical decision on whether to challenge ICANN’s support for CAIGA, impacting digital sovereignty.
RIPE NCC
Why the Smart Africa CAIGA initiative was created
CAIGA aims to stabilise AFRINIC through continental council and political backing, critics see it as centralising power.
AFRINIC
ICANN’s role in Africa: Supporting Smart Africa over AFRINIC?
As AFRINIC faces criticism and calls for dissolution, ICANN’s actions raise questions about its intentions for Africa’s internet governance.
AFRINIC
What the African community thinks about the CAIGA initiative
As CAIGA expands Smart Africa’s influence, operators and experts warn it could centralise power and sideline AFRINIC’s bottom-up processes.