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Latest Briefings
Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
MediaTribe Limited: Shaping the future of digital marketing
MediaTribe Limited leads digital marketing innovation with data-driven solutions, adapting to industry challenges.
Vaimo Ecommerce helps South African retailers move online
Vaimo Ecommerce Service Ltd builds and manages online stores for South African brands using simple, scalable and local e-commerce tools.
CEA Technologies PTY LTD builds sovereign radar strength
CEA Technologies PTY LTD develops next-generation radar and defence systems, advancing Australia’s sovereign technology.
NetSat builds stronger internet links in South Africa
NetSat Communications runs its own network and IP system. It offers internet and connectivity services for South African businesses.
Gardale Solutions: Driving SME growth through innovative IT services
Since its inception in Cape Town in 2003, Gardale Solutions has been empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with managed IT support, cloud services, and internet solutions designed to streamline operations, enhance security, and promote sustainable growth.
APOTICA COMPANY LIMITED: Ghanaian HealthTech firm driving Pharma transparency
Founded in 2009, the Accra-based APOTICA Company Limited leverages digital supply-chain tools to bring real-time visibility to pharmaceutical logistics across Ghana and beyond.
Link Connect powers fibre and wireless internet on South Africa
Link Connect Services (Pty) Ltd is a South Coast South Africa ISP. It runs its own fibre network, offers uncapped broadband plans.
3 Crowns Technologies: Smart environment and IoT insights
3 Crowns Technologies delivers environmental monitoring, video analytics and real-time IoT platforms from its cloud-based network in AU.
Engine: Transforming CPG analytics
Engine offers AI-powered omni-analytics for CPG brands, led by seasoned leaders and backed by strategic acquisitions.
Google could be forced to change UK search engine
The UK’s competition regulator has designated Google’s search engine a “strategic market,” that could change how Google operates in Britain.
Enigma Multimedia: Innovating Bangladesh’s broadcast landscape
Enigma Multimedia delivers advanced broadcast and production solutions, transforming Bangladesh’s digital media and entertainment landscape.
Enjoy VC: Powering Hong Kong’s startup ecosystem
Enjoy VC funds and mentors early-stage startups in Hong Kong, empowering growth through investment and accelerator support.
Could AFRINIC’s Receivership be challenged? Legal paths for reversal
Exploring AFRINIC’s receivership, potential legal challenges, and pathways to restore governance and transparency.
If AFRINIC collapses: How to spin up a successor registry
AFRINIC’s governance meltdown fuels debate over launching a successor registry to protect Africa’s internet resources and restore trust.
Internet registry governance: When law and multistakeholder norms collide
AFRINIC faces governance crisis, with Cloud Innovation calling for reform and ICANN’s control raising concerns.
Contractual obligations of AFRINIC to its members: Could they sue?
Members can pursue contractual claims and company law remedies; recognising June results restores member rights now.
Pulsant secures £187m refinancing to fuel UK growth
Pulsant completes £187 million refinancing to strengthen UK data centres, hybrid cloud, and edge infrastructure for future growth.
China expands rare-earth export controls again
China widens rare-earth export controls, adding five elements and stricter licences for defence and chip uses, heightening supply-chain risk.
LINX and Digital Realty expand partnership with new IXP in Ghana
The London Internet Exchange teams up with Digital Realty to introduce a new interconnection hub, boosting connectivity in West Africa.
Ofcom clears Openreach FTTP offer
Ofcom rejects competition concerns over Openreach FTTP upgrade scheme, vows continued regulatory oversight
Salesforce pledges $1B for Mexico AI push
Salesforce commits US $1 billion to expand its AI footprint in Mexico and support Latin America AI growth.
Verizon acquires Starry to boost fixed wireless broadband
Verizon acquires Starry to expand fixed wireless reach in MDUs, aiming to reach more customers via hybrid fibre and mmWave technology.
DoW selects InterDigital to pioneer civil-military spectrum sharing research
The U.S. Department of War (DoW) has appointed InterDigital to lead a coalition researching advanced mid-band spectrum coexistence technologies, aiming to enable radar systems and commercial 5G networks to share frequencies more effectively. The project raises questions about technical risk, commerc…
Zain Sudan: Connecting the nation with digital solutions
Zain Sudan, part of Zain Group, offers mobile and data services supporting Sudan’s digital transformation.
auDA: Administrator of Australia’s .au Domain
auDA manages Australia’s .au domain namespace, accredits registrars, enforces policy, runs DNS, and introduced direct .au registrations.
Telsense brings prepaid fibre to South Africa’s connection
Telsense Technology Group offers prepaid, contract-free Openserve fibre in South Africa with clear pricing and flexible service plans.
AddPay Ltd drives modern payment innovation in South Africa
AddPay (Pty) Ltd is a South African fintech firm delivering end-to-end payment and commerce infrastructure.
Emstret: Connecting Papua New Guinea with affordable internet
Emstret Holdings Limited offers affordable internet via fibre, VSAT, and fixed wireless, serving urban and rural Papua New Guinea.
Mediacom CATV: Revolutionising cable television services
Mediacom CATV (Pvt.) Limited continues to lead the way in Pakistan’s cable TV industry by offering technology services.
QSupport strengthens South Africa’s data protection landscape
QSupport Cloud is a South African cloud provider that offers secure backup and private hosting with local data protection and clear pricing.
When votes don’t count: AFRINIC’s disallowed members
Disallowed votes in AFRINIC elections can skew results, erode trust, and weaken Africa’s global internet standing.
Why AFRINIC needs certainty beyond Mauritius’ constitution
AFRINIC’s September 2025 election highlights the dangers of weak constitutional safeguards, risking capture and eroding trust in governance.
Regional representation in AFRINIC elections explained
AFRINIC’s regional representation in elections explained, highlighting board seats, NomCom structure, and governance concerns.
Inside AFRINIC’s election oversight: How the community ensures fairness
AFRINIC’s election oversight remains under fire as members question its fairness and transparency. Cloud Innovation urges independent audits and public accountability to restore trust in Africa’s internet governance.
Conflict of interest in AFRINIC elections: The 2025 lens
AFRINIC’s contract with C&A Law, led by a convicted fraudster, involved inflated fees and unlimited expenses.
Desktop confirms talks with Claro after report on potential sale
Brazilian internet provider Desktop has confirmed discussions with telecom giant Claro regarding a potential acquisition.
US FCC to vote on tighter curbs for Chinese telecom gear
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is preparing to vote this month on new rules that would ban the authorisation of devices with components from Chinese firms already flagged on its “Covered List” and potentially revoke permissions for existing gear. Critics question the policy’s effectivene…
Telstra and Ericsson join forces on network autonomy
Telstra and Ericsson have launched a new partnership to advance autonomous network technology, creating a Technology Lab.
AFRINIC elections and the problem of legal enforcement in Mauritius
AFRINIC’s elections are repeatedly disputed under weak legal enforcement in Mauritius, leaving members’ votes discarded and trust eroded. Cloud Innovation warns that without stronger judicial oversight or a full reset, Africa’s internet governance and digital future remain at risk.
AFRINIC elections and the dangers of political capture in host countries
AFRINIC’s election crisis, marked by annulled votes and flawed processes, highlights the danger in Mauritius, threatening Africa’s future.
The role of AFRINIC members in shaping election outcomes: Power and participation
AFRINIC members have formal powers in governance, but their votes are hollowed out when political actors can annul outcomes.
From ballot disputes to global trust: AFRINIC at a crossroads
AFRINIC election disputes and ICANN transparency demands seriously threaten Africa’s overall internet governance credibility.
EU launches Internet Accountability Compass to track digital rights commitments
The European Union has unveiled a new tool to measure how countries are upholding their commitments to an open, secure and rights-based internet.
The role of civil society in AFRINIC elections
Civil society voices warn AFRINIC’s flawed elections undermine democracy, transparency and community-led internet governance in Africa.
AFRINIC governance under Mauritius law
Mauritian law and court interventions shape AFRINIC governance, raising concerns over autonomy, accountability and member influence.
Verizon launches 6G initiative to level up wireless
Verizon launches 6G initiative with Samsung, Nokia, Meta, and Qualcomm to develop AI-native wireless systems and next-gen networks.
Nvidia-backed Nscale secures $1.1B in Europe’s biggest Series B
British-headquartered AI infrastructure firm Nscale has secured $1.1 billion in a new funding round led by Aker ASA, with support from Nvidia, Dell, Nokia and others, marking one of Europe’s biggest ever Series B rounds. The capital will fuel Nscale’s expansion of GPU-driven data centres across Euro…
TalkTalk launches ‘TalkTalk U’ to shift focus from speed to coverage
TalkTalk launches TalkTalk U, a Wi-Fi service focusing on in-home coverage and reliability instead of headline broadband speeds.
T-Mobile launches satellite data service enabling WhatsApp calls from anywhere
The US carrier’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite service now supports apps including WhatsApp, X, and AllTrails in areas without mobile coverage, with voice and video calling available through more than 650 satellites, included free on premium plans.
Denmark and Novo Nordisk owner launch world’s largest quantum venture fund
Copenhagen-based 55 North has raised €134 million in its first close, with backing from Novo Holdings and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO)