Latest Briefings - Page 139

Jul 31, 2025, 08:48 AM UTC
Google to sign EU AI code despite innovation concerns
Google will sign the EU AI code but worries strict rules might slow AI innovation and hurt Europe’s competitiveness.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:28 AM UTC
Salam Inks MoU with Syria to Boost Digital Infrastructure
Salam and Syria sign MoU to establish IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, backed by over SAR 4 billion in Saudi tech investments.

Jul 31, 2025, 08:48 AM UTC
BT refunds £18m in exit fees after Ofcom ruling
BT refunds £18m in exit fees after Ofcom ruling, highlighting telecoms contract rules and consumer protection.

Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Zen InterneT: Boosts broadband access in Sierra Leone
Zen Internet drives broadband expansion in Sierra Leone using wireless and fibre, tackling infrastructure and accessibility gaps.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:28 AM UTC
Starlink suffers global outage due to software failure
A 12-hour global Starlink outage caused by software failure highlights risks of depending on mega-constellation internet services.

Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Be Broadband expands South Africa’s connectivity
Be Broadband expands South Africa’s fibre network with technology services to infrastructure challenges and digital inclusion efforts.
Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Express Data: Connecting Kenya’s businesses
Express Data delivers reliable fibre and wireless broadband for Kenyan businesses, adapting solutions to local needs.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:42 AM UTC
Lucky Connect Technologies: Bridging south Africa’s digital divide
Lucky Connect delivers affordable internet via fibre, LTE, and satellite to underserved South African communities, bridging the digital divide.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:41 AM UTC
Dumatel Africa Limited: Powering Africa’s digital infrastructure
Dumatel Africa Limited delivers innovative network solutions, bridging Africa’s digital divide with reliable fibre optic infrastructure.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:28 AM UTC
Morocco to invest $8.9B in 5G expansion by 2030
Morocco plans to invest $8.9 billion to deliver 5G to 85 percent of the country by 2030, with fibre expansion and rural connectivity.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:25 AM UTC
Directel Communications: Business fibre and voice
Directel delivers fibre and voice services through RocketNet in South Africa.

Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Zonke WiFi expands affordable internet access in South Africa
Zonke WiFi provides affordable wireless broadband to South African townships using innovative solar-powered solutions.
Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Connected Space bridges South Africa’s digital divide
Connected Space delivers affordable internet to underserved South African communities using innovative solar-powered wireless solutions.
Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Woolworths South Africa: Retail Innovation in a shifting market
Woolworths SA invests in online retail and sustainable sourcing.
Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Cajutel boosts broadband in West Africa
Cajutel uses solar broadband and blockchain technology to expand affordable internet across Guinea and Sierra Leone.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:41 AM UTC
Converged Telecoms: South Africa’s managed ICT provider
Converged Telecoms offers fibre and cloud voice services across South Africa’s business sectors.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:41 AM UTC
INQ DIGITAL edge services in cameroon
INQ DIGITAL offers edge ai, cloud, sd-wan and managed connectivity services to support Cameroon’s enterprise transformation.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:41 AM UTC
GTBank Sierra Leone boosts digital access
GTBank Sierra Leone expands digital banking services despite West Africa’s infrastructure and financial inclusion challenges.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:28 AM UTC
Nokia drives Medusa cable linking Europe and Africa
Nokia powers the 8,760 km Medusa cable, linking Europe and North Africa to deliver high‑speed fibre for 5G, cloud, and AI growth.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:25 AM UTC
Rocking Connect: Powering Africa’s digital future
Rocking Connect delivers innovative hybrid network solutions across Africa’s challenging connectivity landscape.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:25 AM UTC
Iristel Kenya boosts cloud connectivity in competitive market
Iristel Kenya enhances cloud communications with VoIP and SIP solutions, driving digital transformation for Kenyan businesses.

Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
ICT Authority: Leading Kenya’s digital drive
Kenya’s ICT Authority leads national digital initiatives, tackling infrastructure gaps, innovation needs, and regulatory challenges.

Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Jhpiego: Transforming global health through innovation
Jhpiego delivers transformative health solutions in over 38 countries, focusing on maternal and child health amid systemic challenges.
Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Airpark Beaufort West: Rural internet access
Airpark Beaufort West CC expands wireless and cloud access in rural Karoo.
Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
QCell: Boosts mobile and broadband services in Sierra Leone
QCell boosts affordable 4G and broadband services in Sierra Leone, focusing on quality, innovation, and youth empowerment.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:44 AM UTC
Airtel’s Nxtra Expands Renewable Energy Deal to 200 MW
Airtel’s Nxtra boosts renewable energy sourcing deal with Ampin to 200 MW, highlighting corporate sustainability efforts amid scepticism.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:44 AM UTC
Cash App adds group payments with Apple and Google Pay
Cash App has rolled out “Pools,” allowing group payments via Apple Pay and Google Pay, enhancing its competitiveness with Venmo and PayPal.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:42 AM UTC
AI Networks boosts Sierra Leone’s digital growth
AI Networks expands fibre and cloud services to drive Sierra Leone’s digital infrastructure despite tough industry conditions.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:28 AM UTC
Intel separates network unit after $2.9B loss
Intel separates its loss-making NEX unit to streamline operations and seek external investment in edge infrastructure.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:27 AM UTC
Sudan restricts WhatsApp voice and video calls nationwide
Sudan has blocked WhatsApp voice and video calls from 25 July 2025, sparking criticism over digital rights and communication access amid war.

Jul 31, 2025, 08:46 AM UTC
Newtelnet Cameroun SAS: Business connectivity and network solutions
Newtelnet Cameroun SAS delivers SD-WAN, edge security, and broadband solutions to enterprise clients across Cameroon.

Jul 30, 2025, 10:12 AM UTC
New ICANN CEO Kurtis Lindqvist and his global power grab
Since the appointment of Kurtis Lindqvist as ICANN CEO, the neutral internet governance body has turned to increasingly aggressive tactics.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:59 AM UTC
AFRINIC breaks its own rules to launch board election
The AFRINIC NomCom controversy raises doubts about the 2025 election process, as key bylaw procedures were skipped.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:57 AM UTC
AFRINIC’s FAQ and communication resources for voters
AFRINIC updates its FAQ and communication materials to improve transparency ahead of its 2025 board election, addressing voter concerns.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:56 AM UTC
Legal and operational fallout: What happens if an RIR is de-recognized?
AFRINIC’s collapse fuels urgent calls for a new steward to safeguard IP resource stability, legality, and digital growth.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:54 AM UTC
AFRINIC launches voter onboarding ahead of board election
AFRINIC opens voter onboarding for its August 2025 board election with verified identity and single-voter rules.
Jul 30, 2025, 08:53 AM UTC
AFRINIC election extension exceeds Receiver’s Mauritius mandate
A recent court ruling extends the deadline for AFRINIC’s receivership, pushing beyond the original mandate granted by Mauritius authorities.
Jul 30, 2025, 03:06 AM UTC
AFRINIC Faces Backlash After Election Collapse
AFRINIC’s 2025 vote controversy deepens as in-person voting is denied, raising doubts over fairness and compliance with its own rules.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:33 AM UTC
AFRINIC governance crisis sparks calls for complete overhaul
AFRINIC’s governance failures prompt calls for dissolution as Africa’s IP management system nears collapse.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:32 AM UTC
Impact of such disputes on AFRINIC’s member community
AFRINIC’s internal breakdown and external interference leave African IP resource members without representation or policy clarity.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:31 AM UTC
The future of AFRINIC: Rebuilding trust after controversy
Cloud Innovation calls for AFRINIC’s dissolution due to governance failures, urging a reset in Africa’s IP management.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:57 AM UTC
Registration now open for APNIC 60 conference and workshops
APNIC 60 conference registration is open for in-person and online participation, with early bird discounts available.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:49 AM UTC
RIPE 91 article contest opens call for community voices
RIPE NCC opens article competition ahead of RIPE 91 in Bucharest to promote open participation in internet policy dialogue.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:44 AM UTC
IETF 123: Advances security and scalability standards
IETF 123 advances internet standards focusing on IPv6, security, QUIC, and automation for future internet growth and resilience.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:44 AM UTC
Ericsson forms Aduna joint venture with global telecom firms
Ericsson joins MTN and others to form Aduna, a shared African telecom platform to streamline infrastructure and lower costs.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:44 AM UTC
Pyth Network brings Hong Kong stocks onchain with live data
Pyth Network puts Hong Kong stocks onchain, offering live data feeds and global access to real‑time equity markets.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:44 AM UTC
Scala Data Centers secures Chile data centre funding
Scala Data Centers secures US $328 million green financing for Chile data centres and power substation expansion.

Jul 30, 2025, 08:41 AM UTC
Djibouti Data Center becomes key interconnection hub for Africa
Djibouti Data Center boosts Africa’s digital reach as Sparkle makes it new IP hub for intercontinental traffic.

Jul 29, 2025, 08:28 AM UTC
Tesla inks $16.5B chip deal with Samsung
Tesla has signed a $16.5bn deal with Samsung to produce advanced AI chips, enhancing autonomous tech and US manufacturing.
Jul 29, 2025, 08:28 AM UTC
KKR in US$5B talks to buy STT GDC
KKR is in advanced talks to acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for over US$5 billion, signalling a major digital infrastructure push.