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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: 9 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Q LINK drives fintech innovation and payments solutions

    Q LINK leads fintech innovation and payments solutions in South Africa, tackling legacy challenges and driving growth.

  4. DiaMatrix: Pioneering South Africa’s domain registration landscape

    DiaMatrix leads South Africa’s domain registration industry with international accreditations and innovative reseller solutions.

  5. Orange Tunisie expands digital and mobile services

    Orange Tunisie offers mobile, internet, cloud and fintech solutions, driving digital growth and inclusion in Tunisia.

  6. Hosteur Africa strengthens cloud and hosting services in Togo

    Hosteur Africa SAS delivers cloud hosting in Togo, offering secure, affordable and scalable digital services for African businesses.

  7. EO Data Center boosts digital infrastructure in Tunisia

    EO Data Center provides colocation, hosting and cloud in Tunisia, supporting secure and scalable digital infrastructure.

  8. What is the role of the Official Receiver in Mauritius and why is Dabee controversial?

    The Official Receiver’s role in Mauritius, and why Dabee’s controversial AFRINIC decisions raise transparency concerns.

  9. SportPesa: A leader in sports betting and innovation

    SportPesa’s market leadership SportPesa, a South Africa-based sports betting platform, has firmly established itself as a prominent player in the competitive world of online betting. Founded in 2014, the company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its commitment to offering an innovative, user-frien…

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. OAfabric: The low-latency peering to African markets

    Open Access Data Centres (OADC) has launched its OAfabric peering platform, tackling long-standing interconnection woes with fresh approach.

  3. NRO advances RPKI for stronger routing security in 2025

    NRO drives RPKI progress in 2025, boosting routing security with stronger trust anchors and unified services.

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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 13 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. BATIC 2025 opens in Bali with exhibitions, leadership forums

    BATIC 2025 opened in Bali, Indonesia, featuring exhibitions, and networking opportunities for global connectivity professionals.

  3. What are the ethical concerns surrounding Gowtamsingh Dabee’s professional decisions?

    Gowtamsingh Dabee’s annulment of AFRINIC’s June election under state pressure raises ethical red flags and threatens member-led governance.

  4. Stadium of Light gets major 5G upgrade for fans

    Stadium of Light gets upgraded 5G for uploading, social sharing and in-seat services, enhancing match day experience and city innovation.

  5. Blackstone boosts Aligned data centres with $1bn credit

    Blackstone backs Aligned data centres with $1bn credit to fuel AI and cloud growth.

  6. Everlytic Marketing Automation Powers Smarter Email

    Everlytic leads marketing automation with powerful email solutions, scaling personalised communication across multiple digital channels.

  7. One Mobile Networks: Unified Communications in South Africa

    One Mobile Networks offers secure unified communications solutions for enterprises in South Africa, transforming digital telecom services.

  8. FCTG relaunches Cruiseabout to expand market reach

    FCTG relaunches Cruiseabout to boost Australian cruise bookings, combining expert service with modern technology.

  9. How has Dabee’s conduct impacted public trust in insolvency proceedings?

    Gowtamsingh Dabee’s conduct in insolvency proceedings has eroded trust, prompting calls for greater transparency and reform.

  10. Gov’t orders SK Telecom to cut cancellation fees

    Regulator forces SK Telecom to cut non-mobile cancellation fees after USIM data breach, extending waiver and shifting burden to provider.

  11. BT extends five-year cloud pact with AWS

    BT signs new five-year AWS deal to adopt cloud-native microservices and automate systems for better agility and services.

  12. NBCUniversal eyes three-year MLB deal

    NBCUniversal nears a $600m MLB deal, boosting Peacock streaming and showing live sports remain key in the race for digital audiences.

  13. Google doubles down on AI phones with Pixel 10 series

    Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10 series, packed with AI-driven tools powered by the Tensor G5 chip signalling a bold push.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. 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.

  2. Advanlink powers telecom and renewable energy in Angola

    Advanlink is driving Angola’s telecom, advancing fibre networks and sustainable solutions to boost nationwide connectivity.

  3. Liquid Home Rwanda: High-speed fibre internet

    Liquid Home Rwanda offers high-speed fibre internet services with unlimited data plans and free installation across Rwanda.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 12 briefings

  1. AFRINIC collapse and Internet Governance under ICANN Pressure

    AFRINIC collapse exposes internet governance failures as ICANN exerts pressure, raising questions about Africa’s registry future.

  2. Controversy as AFRINIC opens nominations for 2025 board election

    AFRINIC opens nominations for eight board seats across African regions and two region-independent positions through 28 August 2025.

  3. Money mismanaged, power misused: AFRINIC’s mismanagement

    AFRINIC’s financial mismanagement and internal corruption are exposed: endless litigation, opaque legal fees, and power struggles.

  4. How court injunctions have paralyzed AFRINIC’s operations

    Court injunctions have exacerbated AFRINIC’s governance crisis, further destabilising the registry and hindering its operations.

  5. AFRINIC’s Constitutional dilemma: ICANN prioritises control over openness

    ICANN faces criticism over its role in AFRINIC’s governance crisis, with accusations that it prioritises centralised control over openness.

  6. AFRINIC Crisis: ICANN and Cloud Innovation in power struggles

    AFRINIC crisis deepens as ICANN clashes with Cloud Innovation, raising questions over governance and Africa’s internet future.

  7. Can AFRINIC hold a valid election after cancelling June’s vote?

    AFRINIC’s June election collapse sparks questions about legality, bylaws and whether any future vote can be trusted.

  8. ICANN’s ‘regional plan for Africa’ barely mentions AFRINIC

    ICANN neglects AFRINIC in Africa strategy, despite past interventions, sparking concerns over regional internet governance.

  9. Judge Bellepeau resigns from AFRINIC investigation after injunction

    Judge Bellepeau’s resignation is a signal that the path to legitimate and stable internet governance for Africa is now perilously uncertain.

  10. AFRINIC Receiver Gowtamsingh Dabee: Stretching beyond court orders?

    AFRINIC’s Official Receiver Gowtamsingh Dabee is overstepping his authority by pushing for the August election, say critics.

  11. ICANN’s lack of transparency: A threat to democracy?

    Lindqvist’s new ICP-2 related document raises alarm over transparency, as AFRINIC’s governance collapse threatens Africa’s internet.

  12. What impact do ICANN’s policies have on Mauritian internet users?

    ICANN’s governance interventions in AFRINIC influence internet resource stability, election integrity, and regional autonomy in Mauritius.

Coverage

Governance / ICANN

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. ICANN opens consultation on root server governance

    ICANN invites feedback on a proposed multistakeholder governance model for DNS root servers to enhance stability and transparency.

  2. How ICANN CEO is undermining Mauritius’ constitutional protections

    At the centre of Mauritius’ AFRINIC collapse, critics accuse Kurt Lindqvist of pushing communist-style control over Africa’s internet.

  3. How does ICANN’s model of governance differ from democratic principles?

    ICANN’s governance prioritises technical consensus. Kurt Lindqvist’s powers threaten accountability and Africa’s internet autonomy.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / ARIN / Story

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. ARIN 56 registration now open

    Registration is open for ARIN 56, featuring policy discussions, election candidate videos, and social events.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Verizon Communications: Fueling digital transformation

    Verizon expands its presence in South Africa, providing advanced connectivity solutions for businesses across sectors.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. SoftBank’s new AI model boosts 5G speeds dramatically

    SoftBank has developed a lightweight Transformer-based AI model for RAN. The breakthrough yields a 30 % lift in 5G uplink throughput.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Digital Realty expands Lagos footprint with third data centre

    Digital Realty opens third Lagos data centre, boosting Nigeria’s digital economy with capacity, connectivity, and subsea links.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Central Asia Peering Forum 4 set for Almaty this September

    CAPIF 4 takes place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on 25–26 September 2025, connecting experts to improve Internet connectivity in Central Asia.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Intelsat: Boosts STEM in Africa

    Intelsat expands STEM education in Africa while advancing hybrid satellite networks and tackling industry challenges and competition.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Telefónica 5G: Huawei deal renewed in Spain until 2030

    Telefónica 5G Huawei deal in Spain renewed to 2030 despite EU pressure on Chinese vendors.