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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 8 briefings

  1. AFRINIC claims ‘website not hacked’ amid election-period concerns

    AFRINIC confirms its website remains secure during the 2025 board election, stressing member control despite political tension.

  2. Why AFRINIC’s Collapse Threatens Africa’s Internet Independence

    AFRINIC’s collapse triggers a governance crisis, threatening Africa’s internet independence, Cloud Innovation challenges ICANN’s overreach.

  3. What AFRINIC reveals about Internet governance transparency

    AFRINIC’s collapse shows how secrecy, court control and political interference erode transparency and undermine Africa’s internet governance.

  4. Why AFRINIC couldn’t defeat Cloud Innovation in court

    AFRINIC’s legal defeat further exposes governance collapse, as Cloud Innovation secures a critical victory for African internet governance.

  5. AFRINIC members resist outside influence

    AFRINIC’s future as ICANN faces claims of interference. African members warn that outside control could threaten digital sovereignty.

  6. This is not governance – it’s theatre: AFRINIC’s elections are a legal illusion

    AFRINIC’s annulled election deepens its governance crisis. ICANN faces backlash over overreach in Africa’s internet governance.

  7. Should you boycott the AFRINIC election? We say yes – and here’s why

    AFRINIC election is untrustworthy, ICANN’s intervention threatens Africa’s autonomy, supporting Cloud Innovation’s reset call.

  8. Bypassing the Bylaws: How AFRINIC’s election playbook was rewritten without consent

    AFRINIC’s annulled election sparks dissolution calls as Lindqvist’s new governance document deepens Africa’s internet crisis.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 7 briefings

  1. Interview with Maximino Paca: Powering Angola’s next wave of connectivity

    In an exclusive interview, AnyConnect CEO Maximino Paca discusses a $60 million partnership and ambitious plans for fibre, LTE.

  2. Jambo Telecoms drives affordable internet in Kenya

    Jambo Telecoms Limited delivers fibre and wireless broadband in Kenya, expanding access and bridging the digital divide.

  3. Investing Africa’s digital infrastructure needs stable policy

    Ilias Djouai explains how policy, regional cooperation and domestic capital boost Africa infrastructure, mobile towers and fibre investment.

  4. Letaba Networks: Connecting North Eastern South Africa

    Letaba Networks offers reliable high-speed wireless and fibre internet, VoIP, and VPN services across Limpopo.

  5. Huge Connect: Powering South Africa’s solar growth

    Huge Connect provides LTE, fibre, satellite, and GSM solutions to support South Africa’s growing solar sector.

  6. Bitstream drives connectivity in Namibia

    Bitstream Internet Solutions expands fibre, wireless and VOIP services, strengthening Namibia’s connectivity landscape.

  7. RocketNet powers Namibia’s next-generation fibre wave

    RocketNet Namibia expands fibre broadband with uncapped, unthrottled services, boosting digital access for homes and businesses.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Vodafone signs UEFA deal covering men’s and women’s football

    Vodafone joins UEFA and UC3 to support European men’s and women’s football, launching a global Travel eSIM for fans.

  2. T-Mobile powers 2028 LA Olympics with 5G network

    T-Mobile wins 5G infrastructure role for 2028 LA Olympics, using AI, network slicing, and satellite backup across 110+ venues.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Ericsson ousts Spain CEO amid major job cuts

    Ericsson has dismissed its Spain CEO Diego Martínez and will cut around 300 jobs, about 13% of its Spanish workforce.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. OpenAI Microsoft restructuring moves towards public benefit

    OpenAI Microsoft restructuring plan sets stage for public benefit corporation under nonprofit control.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Spark NZ’s SPK-30: strategy shift and chair transition

    Spark New Zealand has unveiled its five-year SPK-30 strategy, stripping back to core connectivity while announcing a planned chair succession. The telco is betting on reliability, AI, and satellite-to-mobile services—but questions linger over whether this will reverse recent performance slumps.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 13 briefings

  1. Ericsson adds ‘agentic AI’ to NetCloud enterprise assistant

    Ericsson adds agentic AI to NetCloud and will integrate Private 5G, aiming to simplify enterprise 5G operations.

  2. Arqit builds quantum-safe networks for evolving telecom threats

    Arqit partners with telcos and Intel to deploy quantum-safe encryption for telecom networks, SD-WAN, and undersea cables.

  3. Nokia and Kongsberg boost 5G defence tactical networks

    Nokia and Kongsberg advance 5G defence tactical networks with secure, interoperable solutions.

  4. Oracle’s AI cloud surge pushes Ellison near richest title

    Oracle’s AI cloud deals push valuation near $1 trillion, lifting Larry Ellison’s wealth and intensifying the global AI race.

  5. Nokia teams up with Kongsberg for battlefield comms

    The partnership aims to advance tactical communications and explore 5G and 6G applications in defence technology.

  6. Nokia–Kongsberg sign 5G defence MoU

    Nokia and Kongsberg sign a 5G defence MoU, targeting deployable tactical networks and EU-backed interoperability projects.

  7. Global telecom capex to stabilise after peak, says Dell’Oro

    After two years of falling investment, the global telecommunications sector’s capital expenditure (capex) is stabilising. Dell’Oro Group’s latest report shows capex holding steady year-on-year in Q2 2025, with forecasts pointing to a gradual easing before a modest rise in capital intensity by 2029.

  8. Digital Realty launches lab to speed up AI and hybrid cloud

    Digital Realty sets up an Innovation Lab to accelerate AI and hybrid cloud via its PlatformDIGITAL® data centre services.

  9. Byte Orbit: Innovating Digital Solutions for Leading Brands

    Byte Orbit delivers user-centered digital solutions with UX, agile development, and strategic growth, trusted by top brands.

  10. Glidepath: Reliable Internet for Local Communities

    Glidepath offers reliable, uncapped internet in Vaalpark, Sasolburg, and Zamdela for homes and businesses.

  11. Apple reveals ultra-thin iPhone Air, half-foldable hint

    Apple launches the ultra-thin iPhone Air at 5.6 mm and signals foldable design direction, with top engineering credibility.

  12. CMC names new MD to boost AI connectivity

    CMC appoints new MD to drive AI connectivity growth with centre3.

  13. Security strategy demands more coordination, warns Tenable report

    Tenable’s new report shows firms rushing into cloud and AI without joined-up security plans. Fragmented tools, poor visibility.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / APNIC / Story

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. APNIC 60 ends with policy updates and new leadership in Da Nang

    APNIC 60 concluded with discussions on internet governance, IPv6 adoption, and a new NRO NC member election.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. OpenAI, Nvidia CEOs to announce UK data centre investments

    OpenAI and Nvidia plan to pledge billions of dollars to UK data centres, partnering with London-based Nscale to support AI growth.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. ISAT Africa Kenya Ltd strengthens Africa’s telecom infrastructure

    ISAT Africa Kenya Ltd delivers satellite, MPLS & enterprise broadband services, innovating to close Africa’s connectivity gaps.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 10 briefings

  1. Etranzact Leads Nigeria’s Digital Payments Innovation

    Etranzact drives digital payments growth in Nigeria with innovative fintech solutions and SME support.

  2. ASO Savings Drives Growth in Nigeria Mortgage Sector

    ASO Savings innovates in Nigeria mortgage sector with digital banking and affordable housing solutions for customers.

  3. Central Bank of Nigeria Drives Digital Banking Reform

    Explore Central Bank Nigeria initiatives and digital banking innovations shaping the country’s financial stability.

  4. Space Engineering strengthens Kenya’s telecom infrastructure

    Space Engineering Kenya delivers telecom, ICT and power solutions, supporting infrastructure growth and digital expansion.

  5. How to prevent abuse of power in internet registries

    AFRINIC’s collapse highlights how unchecked authority can undermine internet governance. Cloud Innovation urges stronger oversight, fair elections, and structural reform to protect Africa’s digital future.

  6. C-Squared Limited: Empowering Africa’s digital transformation

    C-Squared Limited is a leading technology company committed to bridging the digital divide in Africa across the continent.

  7. Africa Online drives connectivity in Namibia

    Africa Online Namibia delivers cloud, secure connectivity and fibre internet to businesses and homes, supporting local digital growth.

  8. AMCON Nigeria: Asset Management Challenges and Innovations

    AMCON Nigeria asset management faces challenges and innovations shaping the nation’s financial stability.

  9. NiRA Driving Nigeria Growth Through ng Domain

    NiRA strengthens Nigeria internet identity with .ng domain growth and innovation.

  10. Camusat secures US$54m to scale Aktivco’s Africa ESCO push

    Camusat raises US$54m to expand Aktivco’s Africa ESCO portfolio, with multilateral lenders backing telecom energy-as-a-service growth.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Unlimited fibre brings a new era of connectivity

    iiNet Connect transforms South African broadband with uncapped fibre, wireless coverage, and VoIP communication solutions.

  2. Ofcom confirms Openreach is complying with rules

    Ofcom says Openreach complies with independence rules, but altnets question fibre rollout and exchange closures.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Association of African Universities: Driving collaboration across the continent

    The Association of African Universities (AAU) brings together over 370 institutions across Africa, fostering collaboration, innovation, and leadership to strengthen higher education and drive continental development.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Vantage commits $1.6B to power APAC Data-centre growth

    Vantage Data Centers secures $1.6 billion from GIC and ADIA to expand its Asia-Pacific footprint, acquiring a 300 MW hyperscale campus.