Briefing Desk
Latest Briefings
Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
Kenya Power leads Kenya’s clean energy future
Kenya Power launches a Sustainability Strategy focused on e-mobility, clean energy and infrastructure upgrades to improve reliability.
Somlink Wireless Network: Driving Connectivity Through Innovation Amid Industry Challenges
Somlink Wireless Network advances wireless internet access with technology services amid industry challenges.
Raya Contact Center Egypt drives CX innovation across continents
Raya Contact Center Egypt, now operating as Raya Customer Experience, is redefining global CXM through hybrid workforce models
Bluecom: Innovating digital transformation amid industry challenges
Bluecom accelerates digital transformation, overcoming industry challenges with innovative consulting and technology solutions.
Urban Wave Expands Internet Access in Johannesburg
Urban Wave delivers reliable wireless and fibre connectivity across Johannesburg, confronting regulatory challenges and the digital divide innovatively.
Forbtech: Driving digital transformation in South Africa
Forbtech is leading the charge in providing advanced technology solutions to drive South Africa’s digital evolution.
South African Bankers Services: Payments innovation leader
BankservAfrica leads in digital payments, supporting real-time, secure, and inclusive financial systems across Southern Africa.
FibreLink powers Mombasa with fast, reliable fibre
Fibre Link Limited delivers fast, reliable fibre internet and hosting in Mombasa with scalable plans and strong local support.
ECOTECH Converge: Delivering turnkey ICT solutions
ECOTECH Converge delivers turnkey ICT services through scalable cloud and network solutions across South Africa.
Crimson Moon Trading Rethinks Local Connectivity
Crimson Moon Trading (Blaze Internet) delivers fast, local fibre and wireless in East London, but faces peering and IPv6 limits.
Icon Fiber leads Kenya with high-speed fibre service
Icon Fiber Solutions delivers fast, reliable fibre and enterprise-grade internet in Kenya with 24/7 support and affordable packages.
When judicial extensions overstep: AFRINIC’s receiver deadline debate
Court extends AFRINIC’s receivership deadline, raising doubts over regional governance and Lindqvist’s expanding influence.
Receivership vs. Bylaws: AFRINIC’s mandated election extension under scrutiny
AFRINIC’s ongoing governance crisis raises serious concerns about its ability to manage Africa’s critical IP resources effectively.
Who watches the watchers? AFRINIC and the accountability crisis
AFRINIC’s accountability breakdown exposes global internet governance oversight weaknesses and the risks of unchecked institutional power.
Linux Foundation and AI-RAN Alliance join forces on open RAN
Linux Foundation and AI-RAN Alliance team up to advance AI-powered open RAN and drive future 6G innovation.
Broadcom launches Jericho4 chip for AI data‑centre networking
Broadcom’s Jericho4 networking chip delivers 51.2 Tbps secure Ethernet for scalable AI data‑centre interconnects.
Vodafone and Three to overhaul infrastructure for smarter growth
Vodafone and Three’s $13.86bn investment aims to rationalise infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and national coverage.
UK upgrades rural 4G mobile network in North Yorkshire
UK activates first government-funded 4G mast upgrades in North Yorkshire to enhance rural mobile coverage.
TikTok data centre at OSL-Hamar powered by Norway green energy
• TikTok now utilises the full initial 90 MW capacity across three buildings at OSL‑Hamar, with expansion potential up to 150 MW. • The facility exemplifies renewable‑powered, low‑PUE design with potential for heat reuse and community benefits. What happened：TikTok completes full deployment at Norwa…
IAB urges stronger technical voice in WSIS+20 process
IAB urges UN to include Internet technical community in WSIS+20 process to preserve open and stable Internet.
Kuiper to replace Sky Muster via NBN partnership
NBN Co's Kuiper partnership is a rural broadband continuity event: a planned shift from Sky Muster geostationary service to an Amazon LEO-powered wholesale offer.
Inside Cogent’s vision for intelligent automation growth
Cogent South Africa (Pty) Ltd delivers Africa’s only Blue Prism hyper‑automation via digital workforce OPEX model.
The SPAR Group: A retail giant navigating challenges
The SPAR Group Ltd. continues to lead the retail industry through strategic growth, innovation, and adaptability to meet evolving consumer demands.
Surf Net delivers affordable fibre and wireless in Kenya
Surf Net offers fibre and wireless internet in Kenya with free installation and its own network for faster, reliable service.
DXC launches SAP practice in Japan for enterprise transformation
DXC expands SAP services in Japan, helping businesses modernise ERP systems and prepare for the 2027 S/4HANA transition.
Sahal Telecom Somalia: Launches 4G LTE in Mogadishu
Sahal Telecom Somalia launches 4G in Mogadishu with Glocall, pushing innovation despite infrastructure and regulatory challenges.
Somcast Networks: Expands scalable internet across Somalia
Somcast Networks delivers fixed wireless internet across Somalia while tackling infrastructure and last-mile delivery challenges.
Lessons from AFRINIC: How organisations can better secure assets
AFRINIC’s collapse shows how poor governance endangers critical assets and highlights the need for urgent reform.
The power struggle over proxy voting in AFRINIC elections
Proxy voting fallout deepens AFRINIC’s governance crisis, as Cloud Innovation demands a wind-up and new registry leadership.
Lack of accountability: The root cause of AFRINIC electoral fraud
AFRINIC’s proxy ban signals a broader power shift, raising concerns about member rights and multistakeholder integrity.
Election rigging claims deepen AFRINIC governance crisis
AFRINIC cancels its 2025 election over proxy dispute, eroding trust and deepening concerns about Africa’s internet governance.
Vodafone and MasOrange launch Spain fibre joint venture
Vodafone, MasOrange and GIC form largest fibre company in Spain to expand FTTH access.
Airtel Xtelify unveils digital stack to push enterprise transformation
Airtel launches Xtelify platform to help Indian enterprises adopt AI, cloud, automation, and digital customer engagement tools.
Can ICANN regain trust after ignoring its own rules?
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is facing mounting criticism for its actions that seem to disregard its own rules, particularly in relation to the governance of regional internet registries like AFRINIC. As ICANN’s credibility is increasingly questioned, the key issue rem…
APNIC 60 brings internet governance and policy reform to Da Nang in September
APNIC 60 will take place in Da Nang, featuring technical workshops, policy sessions, and a key regional election.
SK Telecom unveils South Korea’s largest GPU cluster for AI
The new GPU-as-a-Service platform will enhance South Korea’s AI capabilities, supporting national initiatives and global competitiveness.
CoreWeave merger faces shareholder revolt
CoreWeave merger faces Core Scientific revolt amid undervaluation fears—key shareholders demand improved terms.
Network API revenue to exceed $8 BN by 2030
Juniper Research forecasts operator revenue from network APIs topping $8 billion by 2030, driven by identity validation APIs in regulated markets.
Digicall Solutions: Leading BPM & BPO in South Africa
Digicall Solutions delivers BPM and BPO to insurers and banks with tech-enabled claims and service.
Vayacom delivers reliable internet to Kenyan SMEs
Vayacom Limited offers reliable internet service for Kenyan SMEs using fibre, MPLS, and VSAT, helping businesses stay connected and secure.
NuruNet grows Kenya’s voice and messaging network
NuruNet offers VoIP, SMS and IP services in Kenya using its own infrastructure for faster, affordable, and secure communication.
Wavex ISP strengthens DNS and resilience in Kenya
Wavex ISP partners with Quad9 to host DNS nodes locally, improving speed, security and resilience across Kenyan networks.
CAMPOST Money: Digital finance by post
CAMPOST Money delivers mobile banking and payments through CAMO app and national postal infrastructure across Cameroon.
Crisp Fibre Expands Internet Access in South Africa
Crisp Fibre delivers fast, friendly internet to communities across Southern Africa by bridging the digital divide.
Connection Cameroon: IP transit provider
Connection Cameroon operates AS329457 and IPv4 addresses to deliver IP transit, enterprise internet, and routing services across Cameroon.
Medasys boosts Morocco’s IT systems resilience
Medasys empowers Morocco’s digital growth with agile IT infrastructure, robust cybersecurity, and tailored managed services for business.
IMS Ventures Brings Nano Finance to the Real World
IMS Ventures builds mobile-first finance and content tools for low-income users in emerging markets.
Somali Wireless Network: Expands digital access
Somali Wireless Network expands connectivity with LTE, fibre and satellite solutions to boost Somalia’s digital transformation.
Dalkom Somalia: Powers digital growth
Dalkom Somalia expands fibre networks and subsea systems to boost digital access amid ongoing infrastructure hurdles.
BETHNET cc: Delivering reliable internet access
BETHNET cc brings fibre and wireless internet to Free State homes and businesses.