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

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 8 briefings

  1. INCM leads Mozambique’s telecom regulation and innovation

    INCM Mozambique, the telecom regulator Mozambique, manages spectrum, licensing and drives rural broadband with TVWS.

  2. SGS MCNet boosts digital customs in Mozambique

    SGS MCNet Moçambique Ltd runs Mozambique’s Single Electronic Window, digitising customs to improve trade efficiency.

  3. Paratus debuts Namibia’s first private mobile network, redefining connectivity

    What happened: Paratus launches first private 4G mobile network in Namibia Africa-focused telecoms operator Paratus Group has officially launched Namibia’s first private mobile network, built entirely on 4G LTE technology—marking a direct challenge to state-owned incumbents MTC and Telecom Namibia R…

  4. Computer Warehouse Group: Driving IT Solutions in Africa

    Discover how Computer Warehouse Group delivers IT solutions in Africa while driving growth and innovation across the continent.

  5. Hostoweb delivers cloud and hosting solutions in Morocco

    Hostoweb offers cloud hosting and ICT services in Morocco, helping enterprises and developers with secure, scalable solutions.

  6. Smile Communications expands 4G broadband across Africa

    Smile Communications Ltd delivers 4G LTE broadband and VoIP services, expanding affordable internet across African markets.

  7. Netelligent strengthens SMEs infrastructure in South Africa

    Netelligent Consulting cc offers cybersecurity, cloud, hosting and business continuity services to SMEs in South Africa.

  8. What happens to communities when internet access is politicized

    Politicizing internet access isolates communities, deepens inequality, and disrupts institutions—undermining Africa’s digital future.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 10 briefings

  1. Zarclear transforms digital payments

    Zarclear innovates in blockchain payments, overcoming industry challenges to expand its secure digital finance platform.

  2. Singapore issues first digital enforcement directive to Meta amid surge in impersonation scams

    Under the Online Criminal Harms Act, Singapore has mandated that Meta implement robust anti-scam measures on Facebook, in light of a sharp rise in impersonation scams targeting government officials. This marks the first enforcement of its kind, driven by worrying losses and an expanding cross-border…

  3. star.london hosts evening celebrating suite transformation

    Celebrating two‑year Star Suite transformation, star.london hosts client‑networking evening blending internet pioneers with new innovators.

  4. I-TEAM: Drives digital solutions for South African enterprises

    I-TEAM provides innovative IT solutions, addressing challenges in cloud, managed services, and cybersecurity for South African enterprises.

  5. Interview with Michel Geensen: Inside GÉANT’s bold migration from Juniper to Nokia

    GÉANT migrates from Juniper to Nokia with Nomios leading integration, showing how automation and planning deliver stable research networks.

  6. Salesforce cuts 4000 jobs as AI agents rise

    Salesforce cuts 4,000 jobs as AI agents reshape work, showing how automation is now driving major change in enterprise operations.

  7. GlobalConnect names Alexander Hoffmann as CTIO

    GlobalConnect appoints Alexander Hoffmann as Group Chief Technology & Information Officer to unify IT, technology, and engineering teams.

  8. ONEX SA drives innovation, management and technology growth

    ONEX SA (PTY) LTD adapts to shifting markets through a people-centred approach, driving innovation and sustainable technology development.

  9. Jenny Internet Swaziland drives rural connectivity in Eswatini

    Jenny Internet Swaziland offering wireless broadband to homes, businesses and remote areas, amid infrastructure and bandwidth cost challenges.

  10. Firmlinx Ltd delivers all-in-one ICT support across Mpumalanga

    Firmlinx Ltd offers consolidated ICT services including support, cloud, connectivity, security, voice and CCTV across Mpumalanga.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 15 briefings

  1. Why investors link AFRINIC’s security to Mauritius’ constitutional framework

    The AFRINIC crisis has become more than just an internal issue; investors are linking its security to constitutional integrity of Mauritius.

  2. How constitutional ambiguities endanger AFRINIC

    AFRINIC’s governance crisis exposes how constitutional ambiguities allow political capture, eroding trust in Africa’s internet future.

  3. AFRINIC crisis tests Mauritius Constitution and ICANN role

    AFRINIC crisis exposes Mauritius constitution challenges and ICANN role in Africa’s internet governance.

  4. AFRINIC and political neutrality: Lessons from Mauritius’ constitutional debates

    The way back to stability is clear: court-supervised elections, transparency—and government non-interference.

  5. Why AFRINIC needs a strong constitutional ecosystem in Mauritius to thrive

    AFRINIC’s governance crisis, worsened by Mauritian government interference, threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty and IP resources.

  6. The role of Mauritius’ registrar in AFRINIC’s member classification saga

    Mauritius’ Registrar of Companies drove AFRINIC’s member saga, exposing state interference that threatens Africa’s digital sovereignty.

  7. AFRINIC: The power dynamics behind Nomination Committees

    Nomination Committees, intended as impartial gatekeepers, have been compromised by political capture—undermining AFRINIC’s rule of law.

  8. AFRINIC opens consultation on second draft of RIR governance document

    AFRINIC invites feedback on the second draft of the RIR Governance Document (ICP-2 update) through 7 November 2025.

  9. The role of the Mauritian judiciary in mediating AFRINIC-related conflicts

    Mauritian courts uphold AFRINIC elections, protect Africa’s IP resources, and counter mismanagement and ICANN overreach.

  10. When governance collides: What AFRINIC can learn from Mauritius’ constitutional disputes

    Afrinic’s governance crisis highlights lessons from Mauritius, stressing law, autonomy, and risks of interference.

  11. How civil society in Mauritius protects AFRINIC’s constitutional foundations

    Mauritian civil society safeguards AFRINIC’s neutrality by opposing unconstitutional annulments and protecting true member-driven governance.

  12. AFRINIC and constitutional law: Why legal certainty matters for internet governance

    AFRINIC’s governance crisis shows why legal certainty and Lindqvist’s new policy moves matter for African internet governance.

  13. AFRINIC as a case study: Why constitutional stability supports global internet trust

    AFRINIC’s collapse in Mauritius sparks a fight over democracy and community benefit, showing why constitutional clarity builds internet trust.

  14. How local ISPs and businesses are impacted by AFRINIC decisions

    AFRINIC chaos hurts ISPs and businesses, raising costs, blocking growth, and undermining Africa’s digital economy.

  15. Grassroots power in the AFRINIC crisis

    Exploring the AFRINIC crisis, internet governance challenges, and ICANN’s role in shaping Africa’s digital future.

Coverage

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

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Interview with Paola Crobu: How Sparkle is powering multicloud innovation for Europe’s R&E sector

    Sparkle’s Paola Crobu shares how OCRE 2024, AI use cases, and multicloud strategies are shaping Europe’s research and education cloud future.

  2. Avk secures seasoned operator to sharpen its power edge

    AVK brings on industry veteran Paul Hood as COO to enhance its integrated power-chain capabilities across UK and Europe.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. iBasis snaps up Telstra International asset

    iBasis acquires Telstra International’s wholesale assets, expanding into Asia-Pacific and reshaping competition in global telecoms.

Coverage

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Nokia and EBB boost AI data centres in Malaysia

    Nokia and EBB modernise AI data centres in Malaysia with secure, sustainable networking solutions.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. BT Offloads Radianz to TNS in strategic divestment

    What happened: As part of a strategic shift, BT successfully sold Radianz to TNS. The sale of BT‘s Radianz company, a major entity in the financial services connectivity market, to Transaction Network Services (TNS) has been finalized. TNS is now in charge of Radianz’s activities and assets as …

  2. Vodafone augments IoT offering with Simetric

    Vodafone partners with Simetric to provide unified IoT estate management through a fully integrated platform.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Zayo Europe taps Davin Rice as strategy and biz lead

    Zayo Europe names ex-AWS leader Davin Rice as Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer, focusing on fibre and secure networking.

Coverage

Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Microsoft seals US government AI agreement

    Microsoft GSA AI deal under the OneGov agreement brings free federal Copilot trials and discounts, with savings claims near US$3bn.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Arelion announces major fiber upgrade for AI demand

    Arelion is investing in its Scandinavian fibre network to strengthen connectivity and support the region’s rapidly growing AI sector.

  2. Viva Telecoms: Connecting businesses with tailored voice

    Viva Telecoms offers specialised voice and data services, including fibre connectivity, PBX systems, and microwave links.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 4 briefings

  1. Broadbased Expands Open-Access Fibre for Nigeria Broadband

    Broadbased Communications is advancing open-access fibre deployment in Nigeria, driving broadband growth while tackling funding and vandalism challenges.

  2. Movitel expands Mozambique’s rural broadband

    Movitel, backed by Viettel, extends 3G/4G and fibre across Mozambique and joins a satellite pilot to connect remote communities.

  3. Swifttalk Limited: FWA Solutions in Nigeria

    Swifttalk Limited innovates with Fixed Wireless Access and enterprise connectivity in Nigeria, tackling infrastructure and spectrum challenges.

  4. Surf4Life: Reliable, affordable internet across South Africa

    Surf4Life offers affordable, high-speed fibre internet services across South Africa, focusing on reliability and customer satisfaction.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. INTIC strengthens ICT governance in Mozambique

    INTIC develops ICT policy and regulation in Mozambique, expanding digital access, skills and innovation for national development.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Global AI data centre ecosystem integration

    Global AI data centre integration eases compliance and logistics, enabling faster deployment in 190+ countries.

Coverage

Governance / CASE FILE

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. DICT Seychelles: Digital government catalyst

    DICT Seychelles develops ICT policy, digital government frameworks, and platforms like SeyID and CertExpress to modernise public services.