Briefing Desk
Latest Briefings
Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
Trump urges access for journalists to Gaza
Trump backs media access to Gaza amid Israeli restrictions, spotlighting press freedom and transparency in conflict zones.
Oracle sells Gemini AI models via Google cloud deal
Oracle teams up with Google Cloud to offer Gemini AI models via Oracle Cloud, enabling seamless enterprise AI access without vendor lock-in.
AXA tipped to join Telefónica–Vodafone fibre JV
CoreWeave beats in Q2 with a record backlog, but rising losses and power limits cast doubt on scalability.
DayOne launches hyper scale data campus in Finland
DayOne, a Singapore data-centre developer, is investing $1.31 billion in a sustainable hyperscale campus in Lahti, Finland.
Wiselink Broadband expanding internet access in South Africa
Wiselink Broadband offers fibre and wireless internet in South Africa, expanding access for rural and peri-urban communities.
NISI Technologies: ICT for schools in Nigeria
NISI Technologies delivers education software, school ICT consultancy and digital learning tools to schools across Nigeria.
Swift Connect driving digital access and connectivity solutions
Swift Connect delivers fibre, wireless, and VoIP services across South Africa, improving connectivity in underserved communities.
Trackmatic Solutions enhances logistics visibility in South Africa
Trackmatic Solutions delivers real-time tracking and analytics to help South African fleets cut costs and boost delivery performance.
Lapariah Wireless: Fast unlimited internet
Lapariah Wireless offers unlimited internet across Nigeria via fibre, wireless and satellite, delivering fast and reliablebroadband.
RAHA rebrands as Liquid Intelligent Technologies Tanzania
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Tanzania delivers cloud, managed, and connectivity services to 2,000+ businesses across Tanzania.
Flashnet boosts Tanzania’s digital connectivity
Flashnet Technologies Limited provides ICT solutions Tanzania, offering internet, IT infrastructure and software services.
Sentech: Strengthens leadership to drive growth
Sentech appoints new executives to boost growth, digital innovation, and service delivery in broadcasting and broadband.
Net Solutions delivers ICT and connectivity in Tanzania
Net Solutions Limited delivers ICT solutions Tanzania, offering networking, infrastructure, software, and internet services.
Kwattel’s AkiPaga brings banking to every Angolan pocket
Kwattel’s AkiPaga brings secure mobile payments to Angola, offering 24/7 transfers, bill payments, and cash services via USSD and agents.
Discovery Health powers sustainability with Southern Sun
Discovery Health powers Southern Sun with renewable energy and drives shared-value innovation across healthcare and finance.
Host Africa: Expands through local acquisitions
Host Africa grows via key acquisitions and partner programmer, outperforming regional hosting despite cost and infrastructure challenges.
Connecting South Africa with Radiospoor Welkom
Radiospoor Welkom offers innovative voice and data services in South Africa, enhancing business communications.
Lamanfam brings telecom infrastructure and innovation to Angola
Lamanfam Group, Angola’s telecom engineering firm, delivers fibre, rooftops, and mobile testing, with plans for wireless and VoIP services.
AdNotes: Empowering South Africa’s Digital Future
AdNotes (Pty) Ltd is a South African broadband provider using TVWS technology to offer affordable internet services.
Exmile Technologies: Empowering digital transformation
Exmile Technologies is leading digital innovation, helping businesses and individuals harness the power of technology to boost efficiency.
The internet as a battleground: Democracy vs dictatorship in Mauritius
Mauritius faces a constitutional conflict over AFRINIC, with ICANN CEO Lindqvist accused of undermining rule of law by backing executive control.
When courts challenge governments: What Mauritius teaches the world about separation of powers
Mauritius has become a prime example of how courts can challenge government actions, particularly when executive power oversteps its bounds.
Can courts really protect democracy in the digital age? Mauritius as a test case
Mauritius’ AFRINIC crisis deepens as Cloud Innovation urges dissolution and a successor RIR, testing courts’ role in digital democracy.
How the Supreme Court of Mauritius became a global defender of digital rights
The Supreme Court of Mauritius has stepped in to shield AFRINIC, as the organisation’s catastrophic governance failures threaten.
Courts vs. Cabinet: The Mauritius standoff that could redefine digital freedom
AFRINIC’s governance crisis and ICANN’s overreach prompt legal battle, with Cloud Innovation demanding reform and a new RIR.
Du deploys 5G‑Advanced dual‑band AAU live in uae
du deploys live 5G-Advanced dual-band AAU in UAE, boosting speed, efficiency and sustainability across its mobile network.
Kyivstar partners with Starlink for direct-to-cell in Europe
Kyivstar and Starlink launch Europe’s first direct-to-consumer satellite internet service, targeting rural and underserved regions.
Trump praises Intel CEO after resignation call
Trump reverses stance on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, praising his success after initially calling for his resignation.
CoreWeave’s Q2 surge signals AI-cloud momentum
CoreWeave posts record revenue despite losses, as soaring AI cloud demand drives expansion in infrastructure and client base.
NTT data appoints Bhushan Patel as head of tmt offering
NTT Data appoints Bhushan Patel as head of TMT, reinforcing its full-stack growth focus in telecom, media and technology.
VMO2 launches $1.35M apprenticeship talent fund
Virgin Media O2 launches $1.35 million apprenticeship fund to support STEM training for SMEs, charities and social enterprises.
Telco AI deployments shaped by customer care imperative
Nearly half of telco AI deployments centre on customer-care, primarily for efficiency. GSMA Intelligence shows Asia leads in volume.
Datacloud USA 2025 convenes leaders in Austin
Datacloud USA 2025 brings cloud and AI experts together in Austin to discuss data centres and sustainable infrastructure.
EE launches free contract to support parental screen rules
EE launches “P.H.O.N.E. Contract” to help families set smartphone rules, supported by Safer SIM plans and safety workshops.
Fontel (Pty) Ltd driving ICT and telecom growth in South Africa
Fontel (Pty) Ltd delivers integrated ICT and telecom services to support South Africa’s growing connectivity needs.
Capital Technologies powers global IT solutions
Capital Technologies delivers global IT solutions—from software development to cloud, outsourcing and blockchain services.
SIMPLY leads Tanzanian businesses with trusted IT services
Simply Computers Tanzania offers managed IT, fibre internet, cloud and cybersecurity solutions with 24/7 support.
Super Group Trading driving growth in logistics and fleet solutions
Super Group Trading boosts logistics and fleet services in South Africa, driving growth through technology and regional expansion.
SoftNet empowers Tanzanian firms with resilient ICT solutions
SoftNet Technologies Limited delivers ICT solutions Tanzania, covering ERP, cybersecurity, cloud and data centre services.
WelTel Health: Transforming healthcare through mobile technology
WelTel Health uses mobile technology to improve patient follow-up, empowering individuals and transforming global healthcare delivery.
Jasper Consultants: Leading digital solutions for businesses
Jasper Consultants offers tailored web design, SEO, and online marketing services to help businesses grow digitally.
DataKeepers: Reliable cloud services with a personal touch
DataKeepers offers tailored virtual servers, cloud backup, and disaster recovery solutions with local, secure infrastructure.
PacketSky: Simply connected internet innovation
PacketSky delivers flexible, uncapped internet via multi-network fibre, LTE and voice services across South Africa.
SEACOM’s digital infrastructure and services transform Africa
Africa’s ICT backbone: SEACOM delivers transformative digital infrastructure and services across the continent.
Interview with Knez Mardin, head of Global Marketing & Automation at DCConnect Global
DCConnect leads NaaS with automation, blockchain, and infrastructure, delivering seamless, high-performance connectivity worldwide.
BODIVA drives Angola’s capital market growth
BODIVA is enhancing Angola’s capital market with modern trading systems and investor education to attract local and foreign investment.
AnyConnect bolsters Angola’s digital infrastructure ambition
AnyConnect signs $60M MOU with Visium Technologies to expand Angola’s data centres, fibre networks, and boost regional digital connectivity.
AFRINIC crisis in Mauritius deepens as ICANN faces accusations of undermining democracy
ICANN’s stance in AFRINIC’s Mauritius crisis raises global democracy concerns.
Court Rulings Spotlight AFRINIC’s Governance Crisis
Legal battles show AFRINIC’s governance breakdown, raising calls for urgent reform of Africa’s internet resource management.
Who is Ernest Byaruhanga: The man behind AFRINIC’s crisis
Ernest Byaruhanga’s leadership at AFRINIC is linked to governance issues and internal disputes, eroding trust.