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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.
Uganda Telecom strengthens connectivity and enterprise services
Uganda Telecom Ltd delivers telecom and enterprise ICT services across Uganda, supporting connectivity and digital transformation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mauritius’ Constitutional stability and the AFRINIC crisis
Exploring the AFRINIC crisis, Mauritius stability, and risks for Africa’s internet governance.
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.
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.
Sparkle boosts connectivity with new PoP in Helsinki
Sparkle strengthens network diversity with new Helsinki PoP, boosting connectivity and resilience in Northern Europe.
Vertiv strengthens AI edge with Waylay
Vertiv buys Belgian AI software firm Waylay NV to add hyperautomation and predictive tools to its data-centre portfolio.
Focus Technology Solutions elevates IT resilience with AI and cloud
Focus Technology Solutions delivers AI-powered managed IT, cloud, and secure infrastructure backed by SOC-certified operations.
Majda Smart Solutions drives digital services in Azerbaijan
Majda Smart Solutions delivers ICT and cloud services in Azerbaijan, supporting enterprises with secure, scalable digital solutions.
Future Fibre Installations expands FTTH horizons
South Africa’s Future Fibre Installations bundles FTTH, access control and DStv amid cost and regulatory pressures.
Eswatini Mobile boosts competition in Eswatini’s telecom sector
Eswatini Mobile Limited, rollout of 2G–5G services, industry impact, challenges and innovations in Eswatini’s telecom sector.
PluxNet by MUBVUMELA: Driving Fibre Broadband in South Africa
PluxNet by MUBVUMELA expands fibre broadband access in South Africa, tackling infrastructure and digital divide challenges.
Eswatini Revenue Authority modernises national tax systems
Eswatini Revenue Authority (Eswatini Revenue Service), its 2008 establishment, “Revenue Takeover” reform, and the challenges and innovations.
Volus boosts automation & GNOC services in Tunisia
Volus Solution Technologie delivers telecom automation and GNOC services in Tunisia to improve network efficiency.
AFRINIC mess hits headlines in Mauritius’ top newspaper
AFRINIC is covered extensively by Mauritius’ top newspaper as “declared company” status and other events gain attention.
Constitutional tensions in Mauritius as AFRINIC flounders
Mauritius constitutional tensions expose AFRINIC failures and Cloud Innovation’s role protecting Africa IP resources amid governance crisis.
AFRINIC’s August 29 election is illegal – here’s why and what should be done
AFRINIC August election is illegal, undermined by annulled votes, and unconstitutional government interference in Mauritius.
Constitutional crisis in Mauritius: What it means for AFRINIC and digital governance
Mauritius’ annulled AFRINIC election sparks crisis, exposes collapse, prompts Cloud Innovation reset, raising Lindqvist concerns.
ARIN 56: Building stronger networks for the internet’s future
BTW Media will cover ARIN 56 in Dallas, exploring internet policy, governance, RPKI, collaboration, and digital infrastructure trends.
Space42 signs five-year tech MOU with Angolan military
Space42 and Angola’s military ink five-year MOU for satellite, AI, drone, Earth observation and command-control tech collaboration.
Telesat appoints Donald Tremblay as new chief financial officer
Satellite operator Telesat has named industry veteran Donald Tremblay as its next CFO, succeeding Andrew Browne after six years in the role.
Trump warns AI surge as Meta’s Louisiana hub hits $67B
US Cabinet meeting, President Trump revealed that Meta’s colossal AI data-centre in northeast Louisiana would cost about $67 billion.
Next Step IT drives Tunisia’s digital resilience
Next Step IT strengthens Tunisia’s digital infrastructure with certified IT integration, cybersecurity and cloud services.
Derivco: Innovating in iGaming and tackling change
Leading iGaming innovator Derivco drives AI personalisation and manager insights while navigating hiring growth and internal challenges.
iOCO: Powers eThekwini’s digital transformation
iOCO leads eThekwini Municipality’s digital transformation, offering innovative IT and OT solutions across Africa, the UK, and Europe.
John Holt Plc: Innovating for the future
John Holt Plc strengthens operations with diversification and technology, leading Nigeria’s industrial sector.
ORCA Technologies: Leading IT Solutions in South Africa
ORCA Technologies drives digital transformation with innovative IT solutions across South Africa’s industries.
Bluedog Technology: Reliable Internet Service
Bluedog Technology delivers reliable internet service with personalised customer support in Cape Town, ensuring quality and satisfaction.
Real Image Internet brings robust IT services across Eswatini
Real Image Internet has grown from a graphics and CAD firm in 1991 into a leading Eswatini ISP and IT provider.
RFC drives enterprise IT integration in Tunisia
STE Réseaux Formation Conseil delivers cloud, cybersecurity, VDI and training to strengthen IT capacity among Tunisian organisations.
Posix Swaziland strengthens Eswatini’s internet services
Posix Swaziland, a local internet service operator based in Mbabane, plays a key role in IP routing and peering in Eswatini.
Social media restrictions in Mauritius: A constitutional debate with lessons for AFRINIC
Mauritius faces constitutional crisis as government overrides courts, echoing AFRINIC collapse and threatening governance, digital freedoms.
Can ICANN intervene without legal standing? Parsing the court’s criticism
The Mauritius Supreme Court criticises ICANN’s attempted intervention in AFRINIC’s elections, threatening Africa’s digital sovereignty.
Africa’s internet registry in limbo: Governance vacuum continues
AFRINIC remains leaderless under political receivership in Mauritius, raising alarms over Africa’s Internet sovereignty.
AirTrunk secures record A$16 billion green refinancing
AirTrunk closes A$16 billion sustainability-linked financing, supporting expansion across APAC with green loans tied to ESG targets.
Crusoe and atNorth expand AI cloud in Iceland
Crusoe and atNorth expand ICE02 data centre to 57MW, enhancing sustainable AI cloud services across Europe and North America.
Surge in demand reshapes data centre links
AI, cloud and edge computing are reshaping the way data centres connect, as operators race to build resilient, high-capacity networks.
Intel hands US government 10% stake with warnings
Intel has ceded 10 percent of its equity to the US government. The move brings a flood of risk warnings and political strings.
Tech Dynamics: Driving IT innovation
Tech Dynamics offers IT solutions, cybersecurity, and cloud services to help businesses succeed in a digital-first world.
KT Rwanda Networks: Rwanda’s wholesale 4G & fibre backbone
KT Rwanda Networks delivers wholesale 4G LTE and resilient fibre backbone services across Rwanda, enabling national digital infrastructure.
Takealot Leads South Africa’s E-commerce Amid Challenges
Takealot drives South Africa e-commerce with innovations, while facing global competition and regulatory pressures.
Bank of Kigali Rwanda
Banking services and operations Bank of Kigali was established in 1966 and has since grown to become Rwanda’s largest commercial bank. The bank provides a broad range of financial services tailored to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Its retail services include current and savings accounts…
C. Steinweg Bridge Driving Logistics and Supply-Chain Innovation
C. Steinweg Bridge boosts logistics and supply-chain resilience through innovation and advanced automation in Southern Africa.
EriTel drives digital access in Eritrea within deep infrastructure gap
Eritrea Telecommunication Services Corporation (EriTel) is the state telecom provider in Eritrea which runs landline, internet services.
Conexxia expands telecom services in Equatorial Guinea
Conexxia Guinea Equatorial, S.L offers internet, TV and security services in Equatorial Guinea within homes, businesses and institutions.
Net4 Telecoms Expands Fibre Internet in South Africa
Net4 Telecoms delivers reliable fibre internet across South Africa, overcoming industry challenges and improving connectivity for users.
3S INF strengthens Tunisia’s ICT ecosystem
3S INF delivers ICT integration, security and virtual desktop infrastructure in Tunisia, supporting businesses with resilient digital tools.