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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.
Vodafone augments IoT offering with Simetric
Vodafone partners with Simetric to provide unified IoT estate management through a fully integrated platform.
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.
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.
Global AI data centre ecosystem integration
Global AI data centre integration eases compliance and logistics, enabling faster deployment in 190+ countries.
GlobalConnect names Alexander Hoffmann as CTIO
GlobalConnect appoints Alexander Hoffmann as Group Chief Technology & Information Officer to unify IT, technology, and engineering teams.
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.
Smile Communications expands 4G broadband across Africa
Smile Communications Ltd delivers 4G LTE broadband and VoIP services, expanding affordable internet across African markets.
Swifttalk Limited: FWA Solutions in Nigeria
Swifttalk Limited innovates with Fixed Wireless Access and enterprise connectivity in Nigeria, tackling infrastructure and spectrum challenges.
Surf4Life: Reliable, affordable internet across South Africa
Surf4Life offers affordable, high-speed fibre internet services across South Africa, focusing on reliability and customer satisfaction.
Viva Telecoms: Connecting businesses with tailored voice
Viva Telecoms offers specialised voice and data services, including fibre connectivity, PBX systems, and microwave links.
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.
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.
DICT Seychelles: Digital government catalyst
DICT Seychelles develops ICT policy, digital government frameworks, and platforms like SeyID and CertExpress to modernise public services.
Netelligent strengthens SMEs infrastructure in South Africa
Netelligent Consulting cc offers cybersecurity, cloud, hosting and business continuity services to SMEs in South Africa.
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.
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.
Grassroots power in the AFRINIC crisis
Exploring the AFRINIC crisis, internet governance challenges, and ICANN’s role in shaping Africa’s digital future.
What happens to communities when internet access is politicized
Politicizing internet access isolates communities, deepens inequality, and disrupts institutions—undermining Africa’s digital future.
Social broadband tariff system needs urgent reform
Non-profit flags flaws in UK social broadband system, urging reforms to make access fairer and more affordable.
Applied Digital adds 150 MW CoreWeave lease in North Dakota
Applied Digital adds 150 MW CoreWeave lease in North Dakota, raising campus capacity to 400 MW with $11 billion revenue.
Speed Fibre acquires BT Communications Ireland
Speed Fibre acquires BT Communications Ireland for $24 million, expanding network, boosting Enet, and enhancing nationwide connectivity.
DARE1 subsea cable boosts Africa connectivity
DARE1 subsea cable expansion strengthens Africa connectivity with new landings from Kenya to South Africa.
DATANET.COM strengthens enterprise connectivity in Uganda
DATANET.COM LLC provides ICT services in Uganda, supporting enterprise connectivity with reliable and secure infrastructure.
Harmony Gold Mining Company: A strategic shift towards copper
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited expands its portfolio with the acquisition of a high-grade Australian copper mine.
Pres Connect: Affordable Internet Solutions in South Africa
Pres Connect offers affordable internet solutions in South Africa, improving connectivity and bridging the digital divide.
Fixed Mobile Telecoms: Driving digital growth in South Africa
Established in 2018, Fixed Mobile Telecoms (FMT) is a managed digital infrastructure provider in South Africa.
Citynet expands fiber reach while tackling industry pressures
Citynet is a West Virginia-owned fibre-and-IT provider expanding gigabit broadband through USDA grants while tackling rural access.
Evotel Fibre Network Boosts Digital Innovation
Evotel expands fibre network while fostering digital innovation and community development across South Africa.
IP telecom: Advancing South African VoIP solutions
IP Telecom provides highly secure, scalable VoIP solutions and hosted PBX services to South African businesses.
Unipak Nile grows packaging range while sector pressures
Unipak Nile Ltd, offers corrugated packaging across many sectors in Cairo. It balances industry cost and sustainability pressures.
Roke Investments International drives internet services in Uganda
Roke Investments International Ltd provides internet and ICT services in Uganda, expanding broadband and supporting digital growth.
Swazisat brings satellite internet to remote areas
Swazisat expands satellite service and Ka-band coverage Swazisat (Proprietary) Limited started in 1998 in Eswatini as the first VSAT internet service provider in the country. It works with many satellite operators to bring service. It uses Ka-band High Throughput Satellites like Hylas 2, Hylas 4, Al…
Beginning 2 End Technologies: Fibre & cloud support
B2E Technologies delivers cloud migration, IT support and fibre connectivity via Active Fibre across South Africa.
RENU enhances research and education connectivity in Uganda
Research and Education Network for Uganda builds digital capacity Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) is a non-profit group that provides ICT services for universities, colleges and research centres in the country. It was created to give education and research institutions access to fas…
The silent coup: How AFRINIC’s breakdown is becoming a global test case for tech and tyranny
AFRINIC’s collapse exposes tech’s role in aiding authoritarian control. Global silence risks normalising judicial defiance.
Why African internet communities must have a voice in governance
As AFRINIC collapses under mismanagement, and ICANN over-extends its reach, the future of Africa’s internet governance hangs in the balance.
LARUS launches ‘network partner program’ with 24-hour geolocated IP addresses
LARUS has launched its Network Partner Program to simplify IP access, monetise idle infrastructure and deliver geo-ready IPv4 addresses worldwide.
AFRINIC’s legitimacy depends on Constitutional clarity in Mauritius
At the heart of Mauritius, AFRINIC’s collapse sparks a constitutional battle over democracy, control, and Africa’s IP resources future.
The relationship between constitutional reform and AFRINIC’s accountability
AFRINIC faces a governance vacuum, constitutional reform should strengthen accountability and safeguard Africa’s digital sovereignty.
AFRINIC and the rule of law: How ICANN CEO and the Mauritius government are trying to sidestep the constitution
Mauritius’ Constitution shields AFRINIC’s self-rule, but Lindqvist’s plan risks undermining regional autonomy.
Indonesia cybersecurity boosted by sovereign SOC and AI security
Indonesia cybersecurity strengthened by sovereign SOC and AI security in Jakarta.
NLNOG Day 2025 gathers network professionals in Amsterdam
NLNOG Day 2025 brings engineers together to explore new trends, workshops, and best practices in internet infrastructure.
DE-CIX India integrates Starlink into its ix ecosystem
DE-CIX India becomes first Indian IX to include Starlink, enhancing rural access and boosting resilience across networks.
Global Sense: Cloud Backup, Cybersecurity and IT Support
Global Sense delivers cloud backup, cybersecurity and IT support solutions to help businesses stay secure and resilient.
Brilliant Telecommunications: Powering digital transformation
Randburg-based ICT integrator delivers tailored solutions across telecommunications, AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity.
Wanderport Swaziland boosts connectivity in Eswatini’s rural area
Wanderport Swaziland delivers rural internet access across eSwatini using innovative wireless and white-space technologies.
Royal Science and Technology Park drives innovation in Eswatini
Royal Science and Technology Park in Eswatini fosters IT and biotech innovation with infrastructure, training and SEZ incentives.
Octopi Smart Solutions: Drives business innovation
Octopi Smart Solutions boosts productivity with managed services and innovative digital business infrastructure solutions.
Crazyweb drives digital growth
Crazyweb delivers professional web design and strategic digital marketing services to help businesses grow online.
MTN Uganda drives mobile connectivity and digital services
MTN Uganda provides telecom and financial services, expanding connectivity and driving digital transformation across the country.