Briefing Desk
Latest Briefings
Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
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.
Why the AFRINIC dispute is about more than IP addresses – it’s about freedom
AFRINIC’s dispute over elections and oversight reflects deeper struggles for internet freedom in Africa, beyond mere IP address allocation.
AFRINIC Crisis escalates as calls for dissolution grow
Cloud Innovation urges AFRINIC’s dissolution after years of governance collapse and failed elections, threatening Africa’s internet future.
Mauritius Court blocks government overreach in AFRINIC dispute
Mauritius Supreme Court halts government overreach in AFRINIC case, exposing deep governance flaws before elections.
Vodacom and Airtel Africa unite to boost digital inclusion
Vodacom and Airtel Africa partner to share fibre and tower infrastructure in Mozambique, Tanzania and DRC, aiming to boost digital inclusion.
DC BLOX secures green loan for Atlanta data centre campus
DC BLOX lands $1.15 billion green loan to build hyperscale data centre near Atlanta, highlighting regional infrastructure expansion.
UK data centre power bottlenecks threaten AI boom
Grid limits and planning delays could derail the UK’s AI-driven data centre growth, putting its leadership ambitions at risk.
FCC introduces new rules to bolster submarine cable security
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new regulations designed to enhance the security of submarine cables.
US government presses tech firms aggressively today
At the centre of US–China tech tensions, the US demands 15% of Nvidia and AMD’s revenue for GPU export licences to China.
Rumble–Northern Data deal targets AI cloud growth
Rumble pursues Northern Data acquisition to expand AI cloud capabilities with major GPU and data-centre assets.
Datapacket Maroc SARL delivers dedicated Moroccan infrastructure
Datapacket Maroc strengthens Morocco’s digital infrastructure with secure, customisable server solutions and expert local support.
TDS Hitech: Nigeria’s trusted tech integrator
TDS Hitech Solutions delivers IT and renewable energy solutions across Nigeria with ISO-certified integration and local infrastructure.
Power & Network Back-up strengthens Tanzania networks
Power & Network Back-up Ltd offers Tanzania telecom and engineering services with ISO-certified solutions.
Devinity Trading streamlining ICT hardware solutions
Devinity Trading PTY LTD provides ICT hardware, software, and accessories across South Africa, meeting industry needs with reliable supply .
Fliber (Pty) Ltd boosting fibre connectivity across South Africa
Fliber (Pty) Ltd expands affordable fibre connectivity in South Africa, targeting underserved areas and supporting digital inclusion.
Vox telecom’s active-active solution boosts SMB connectivity
Vox Telecom unveils Active‑Active SMB connectivity; steadfast telecommunications innovation in South Africa.
CSS delivers tech solutions for Tanzanian businesses
Computer Sales & Services (CSS Tanzania) provides IT hardware, networking and software solutions with local expertise.
ARM: Nigeria’s asset management powerhouse
ARM offers asset management, mutual funds, real estate, private equity and infrastructure investment services in Nigeria.
Azam Media expands East Africa’s entertainment reach
Azam Media Limited delivers East Africa pay-TV via Azam TV—seen in 1.4 million homes with local content and exclusive sports.
JSE posts strong half-year results despite global headwinds
JSE posts solid half-year results, focusing on innovation and resilience amid global financial challenges.
Netspace Angola drives innovation with SD-WAN, cloud
Netspace Angola boosts ICT in Angola with cloud, connectivity, and managed services to bridge digital gaps.
SpeedNet Angola extends broadband access to rural communities
SpeedNet Angola expands high-speed fibre and wireless networks to underserved Luanda areas, helping close Angola’s digital divide.
Nedbank leads innovation amid evolving banking challenges
Nedbank leads South African banking innovation amid regulatory and economic challenges with digital and sustainable strategies.
SETIC-FP drives Angola’s public finance digital transformation
SETIC-FP is leading Angola’s digital transformation of public finance, boosting efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.
AFRINIC feud triggers Mauritius constitutional crisis
Mauritius faces a constitutional crisis as AFRINIC’s governance collapse pits the judiciary against the executive, with ICANN’s role under scrutiny.
Mauritian judiciary wrestles power as AFRINIC chaos deepens
Mauritius’ courts battle executive control over AFRINIC, sparking a broader test of judicial independence and democratic principle.
December 2021: The failed attempt to terminate Cloud Innovation’s membership
Cloud Innovation’s 2021 expulsion fight with AFRINIC sparked a Mauritius power struggle, pitting democracy against political control.
AFRINIC crisis deepens, Cloud Innovation and ICANN at odds
AFRINIC crisis worsens as ICANN challenged by Cloud Innovation, calling for Africa’s internet governance reset.
Macquarie, Dell to Deliver Sovereign AI to Australia
Macquarie and Dell will create sovereign AI infrastructure in Australia to meet data compliance and security requirements.
Vodafone Three improves coverage for millions
VodafoneThree starts auto network-sharing to boost speeds and coverage across Vodafone and Three networks at no cost to users.
Boreas unveils next-generation CDU for high-density data centres
New coolant distribution unit boosts energy efficiency and operational reliability for cooling AI and cloud workloads.
NVIDIA rolls out new Omniverse tools for robotics
NVIDIA launches Omniverse NuRec libraries and Cosmos AI models to boost robotics development with realistic simulation.
FCC speeds up subsea cable approvals to ease supply bottlenecks
The FCC fast-tracks submarine cable licences, reducing delays to improve US internet infrastructure amid rising global demand.
BoE governor denies rift with government over Revolut delays
BoE governor Andrew Bailey rejects reports of a rift with government over Revolut licence delays, reaffirming strong working ties.
Secret AFRINIC ‘Reforms Committee’ sparks fresh concerns over internet governance in Africa
A hidden AFRINIC reforms committee raises transparency concerns, exposing long-standing behind-the-scenes control over Africa’s internet governance.
ICANN or ICan’t? CEO Lindqvist chooses dictatorship over democracy in AFRINIC
AFRINIC’s crisis in Mauritius exposes judicial-executive clashes, ICANN’s controversial role, and risks to global internet stability.
IPTP Networks enters Web3 with DeCenter Foundation launch
IPTP Networks launches DeCenter to build decentralised AI infrastructure, prioritising transparency, scalability, and broader global access.
Payfast (Pty) Ltd driving secure payment solutions in Africa
Payfast (Pty) Ltd enables South African businesses to accept secure online payments, helping drive fintech growth in the region.
Aptus Solutions powers Tanzania with broadband, hosting and IT
Aptus Solutions Ltd delivers Tanzania broadband, hosting and IT services via its own infrastructure with integrated, reliable local support.
Sanlam: Posts solid growth amid industry shifts
Sanlam reports steady 2024 growth amid sector challenges, leveraging innovation and heritage to stay competitive.
TCRA advances Tanzania’s digital regulation
TCRA leads Tanzania’s digital regulation with innovative licensing, spectrum strategy and pioneering satellite-to-mobile guidelines.
Electronic Lab Services: Advances testing solutions
Electronic Lab Services leads South African electronic testing with innovation and precision in a complex industry.
Ikeja Wireless: Expanding fixed wireless access in South Africa
Ikeja Wireless delivers fixed wireless internet across South Africa, focusing on underserved areas through mesh network solutions.
BNH Communication expands Tanzania’s ICT services
BNH Communication Solutions LTD delivers Tanzania ICT services—from cloud to networking—with local expertise and infrastructure.