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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 / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. Viva Telecoms: Connecting businesses with tailored voice

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 15 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. IP telecom: Advancing South African VoIP solutions

    IP Telecom provides highly secure, scalable VoIP solutions and hosted PBX services to South African businesses.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. Brilliant Telecommunications: Powering digital transformation

    Randburg-based ICT integrator delivers tailored solutions across telecommunications, AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity.

  12. Wanderport Swaziland boosts connectivity in Eswatini’s rural area

    Wanderport Swaziland delivers rural internet access across eSwatini using innovative wireless and white-space technologies.

  13. 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.

  14. Octopi Smart Solutions: Drives business innovation

    Octopi Smart Solutions boosts productivity with managed services and innovative digital business infrastructure solutions.

  15. Crazyweb drives digital growth

    Crazyweb delivers professional web design and strategic digital marketing services to help businesses grow online.

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Governance / CASE FILE

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. DICT Seychelles: Digital government catalyst

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

  2. US Forums sue Ofcom over extra-territorial Online Safety Act

    US forums 4chan and Kiwi Farms sue Ofcom, contesting UK Online Safety Act’s reach over US-based platforms.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 9 briefings

  1. Netelligent strengthens SMEs infrastructure in South Africa

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

  2. What happens to communities when internet access is politicized

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

  3. DATANET.COM strengthens enterprise connectivity in Uganda

    DATANET.COM LLC provides ICT services in Uganda, supporting enterprise connectivity with reliable and secure infrastructure.

  4. Pres Connect: Affordable Internet Solutions in South Africa

    Pres Connect offers affordable internet solutions in South Africa, improving connectivity and bridging the digital divide.

  5. 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.

  6. Beginning 2 End Technologies: Fibre & cloud support

    B2E Technologies delivers cloud migration, IT support and fibre connectivity via Active Fibre across South Africa.

  7. 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.

  8. MTN Uganda drives mobile connectivity and digital services

    MTN Uganda provides telecom and financial services, expanding connectivity and driving digital transformation across the country.

  9. Uganda Telecom strengthens connectivity and enterprise services

    Uganda Telecom Ltd delivers telecom and enterprise ICT services across Uganda, supporting connectivity and digital transformation.

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Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 12 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. Grassroots power in the AFRINIC crisis

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Constitutional checks and balances: Why AFRINIC relies on a stable system in Mauritius

    AFRINIC’s governance crisis highlights the need for judicial oversight and constitutional stability to protect Africa’s internet resources.

  8. Constitutional ambiguities in Mauritius: Who benefits and how they affect AFRINIC’s stability

    Mauritius’s constitutional overreach over AFRINIC breeds instability and favors political control, endangering Africa’s internet governance.

  9. The role of citizens in shaping Mauritius’ constitution and AFRINIC’s accountability

    AFRINIC’s collapse sparks constitutional crisis in Mauritius as government overrides courts, raising citizen accountability in governance.

  10. How Mauritius’ constitutional framework shapes AFRINIC’s regional operations

    Mauritius’ constitutional framework shapes AFRINIC’s governance. Acting President revocation of Judge Bellepeau’s inspector mandate.

  11. Mauritius’ Constitutional stability and the AFRINIC crisis

    Exploring the AFRINIC crisis, Mauritius stability, and risks for Africa’s internet governance.

  12. Can AFRINIC keep credibility amid Mauritius turmoil?

    AFRINIC’s governance crisis exposes weak institutions in Mauritius, raising doubts about rule of law and internet stability.

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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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.

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Speed Fibre acquires BT Communications Ireland

    Speed Fibre acquires BT Communications Ireland for $24 million, expanding network, boosting Enet, and enhancing nationwide connectivity.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. DARE1 subsea cable boosts Africa connectivity

    DARE1 subsea cable expansion strengthens Africa connectivity with new landings from Kenya to South Africa.

  2. Evotel Fibre Network Boosts Digital Innovation

    Evotel expands fibre network while fostering digital innovation and community development across South Africa.

  3. 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.

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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. 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…

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

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. Indonesia cybersecurity boosted by sovereign SOC and AI security

    Indonesia cybersecurity strengthened by sovereign SOC and AI security in Jakarta.

  2. 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.

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Sparkle boosts connectivity with new PoP in Helsinki

    Sparkle strengthens network diversity with new Helsinki PoP, boosting connectivity and resilience in Northern Europe.