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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
Spectrum Internet Service: Leading Ghana’s internet revolution
Spectrum Internet Service Ltd provides affordable, high-speed internet across Ghana, driving digital growth and innovation.
Bank of Africa Kenya: Supports small firms beyond big-bank reach
BOA Kenya delivers bid bonds, vehicle finance and cross-border transfers for SMEs underserved by traditional banks.
Fairphone 6 pushes modular design for longer-lasting phones
Fairphone 6 keeps modular design, adds long support, and meets EU repair rules and growing eco-tech demand.
Should AFRINIC Have International Oversight?
AFRINIC’s repeated election controversies raise global concerns over governance, prompting calls for international oversight and reform.
How AFRINIC’s Legal Freeze Impacted Internet Operations in Africa
A disputed proxy that halted an entire vote On June 23, 2025, AFRINIC held its first in-person board election in Mauritius since being placed under receivership in 2022. Just minutes before polls closed, the Nomination Committee halted voting because of a single “phantom” proxy vote. AFRINIC staff h…
What other RIRs must learn from AFRINIC election?
A suspension that silenced hundreds AFRINIC’s 2025 board election was halted just before voting concluded, triggered by concerns over a single proxy vote. This decision, stemming from the discovery of an allegedly unauthorised Power of Attorney (PoA), rendered hundreds of votes uncast and effectivel…
Telcoptics Solutions Ltd: Transforming fibre infrastructure in Kenya
Telcoptics, fibre optics, ICT Kenya, metro network, telecom deployment, infrastructure, structured cabling, Nairobi tech, LAN installation, network support
Vodacom Congo: Expands access with solar and inclusive tech
Vodacom Congo expands solar‑powered networks and accessibility in DRC, tackling digital inclusion and sustainability.
Sky unveils 5Gbps full-fibre broadband with Wi-Fi 7 hub
What happened: Sky speeds ahead with Wi‑Fi 7 and record fibre speeds Sky has announced the launch of its new broadband package featuring 5Gbps full‑fibre connectivity alongside a Wi‑Fi 7 Hub, making it the UK’s fastest major broadband provider, according to the company. The new service is available …
UK government’s new deal with Google to improve public services
UK government teams up with Google to transform public services using AI, cloud technology, and digital tools.
Vodafone and Digital Realty launch subsea hub in Crete
Vodafone and Digital Realty launch new subsea cable hub in Crete to enhance Europe-Africa-Asia connectivity.
Google Cloud highlights AI’s real-world impact at London Summit
What happened:Google Cloud showcases AI’s real-world impact at London Summit Google Cloud showcased its practical AI deployments at the London Summit, emphasizing how barebones concepts are transitioning into real-world tools. Maureen Costello of Google Cloud reported that over 7 million developers …
BDx launches hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore
BDx and Anyon launch Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore at SIN1 to support AI and sustainability goals.
APAN60 to take place in Hong Kong 2025
APAN60, Asia-Pacific’s leading networking conference, will take place in Hong Kong from 28 July to 1 August 2025, hosted by JUCC.
Reverse AFRINIC’s election annulment, honor the votes, uphold the rule of law
AFRINIC annulled a court-backed election over one disputed proxy, discarding 800 votes and threatening Africa’s internet governance stability.
AFRINIC at a crossroads: Can Africa’s internet custodian still deliver on its mission?
AFRINIC’s unexpected election cancellation deepens uncertainty around its governance. Can it still meet the continent’s growing needs?
AFRINIC vs NRO: The growing tensions among regional internet registries
Tensions escalate between AFRINIC and RIPE, exposing deep strains within the global network of regional internet registries.
AFRINIC and the challenge of legacy IP address ownership
AFRINIC faces governance and legal challenges over legacy IP address ownership, threatening Africa’s digital growth.
Bank Gaborone Botswana financial services
Bank Gaborone offers retail, SME and treasury banking across Botswana. It provides mobile and online banking services.
National Bank of Malawi: Leading Malawi’s financial sector
National Bank of Malawi: Countrywide banking network Established in 1971 through the merger of Barclays Bank and Standard Bank, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) is today the nation’s top commercial bank. Operating 32 service centres, around 135 ATMs, and over 800 FastServe agents, it ensures widespread…
Why AFRINIC elections need a digital voting overhaul
AFRINIC elections face ongoing issues; a digital voting overhaul is essential for transparency, fairness, and trust.
Moi Teaching Hospital: Expanding Specialised Care Access
MTRH expands access to critical care and leads innovation in public health through partnerships and advanced medical facilities.
GI-KACE: Boosting ICT skills
GI-KACE offers training and innovation programmes to strengthen Ghana’s digital economy and ICT capacity.
GOIL Company Limited: Leading Ghana’s oil and gas sector
GOIL Company Limited leads Ghana’s oil and gas sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Servercore Africa Ltd: powering african cloud infrastructure
Servercore Africa delivers high-performance hosting and infrastructure solutions tailored for Africa’s digital future.
How AFRINIC impacts local ISPs and hosting providers in Africa
AFRINIC’s IP address policies shape the success of Africa’s ISPs and hosting providers, influencing costs, growth, and digital inclusion.
Techno Brain BPO: accelerating Africa’s digital transformation
Techno Brain BPO delivers global IT services from Africa, creating over 1,200 tech jobs and accelerating the region’s digital transformation.
Google launches “Sol” subsea cable connecting Florida to Europe
Google unveils Sol, a new subsea cable linking Florida, Bermuda, Azores and Spain to strengthen cloud infrastructure and support AI traffic.
AFRINIC vs Cloud Innovation: A corrupt registry’s self-destructive legal war
AFRINIC’s self-destruction: Corrupt leadership turns a simple business dispute into a devastating legal money pit The AFRINIC-Cloud Innovation conflict, marketed as a dramatic battle for “internet resource sovereignty,” is nothing but a corrupt internal collapse at AFRINIC, where leadership mismanag…
AFRINIC’s election turmoil raises red flags for Africa’s internet sector
An election annulment has stalled the creation of AFRINIC’s new board, shaking ISPs’ trust in what should be standard democratic processes.
How AFRINIC tracks and reclaims bogus IP registrations
AFRINIC tracks bogus IP registrations through audits and reclaims misused addresses to maintain fair and accurate resource allocation.
Groq expands to Europe with new Helsinki AI inference centre
Groq opens its first EU AI inference centre in Helsinki with Equinix, offering low-latency GroqCloud access and compliance with EU data rules.
CoreWeave acquires Core Scientific in $9bn AI infrastructure deal
CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific for $9bn in a strategic shift from crypto mining to AI data centre infrastructure.
Police crack down on stablecoin scams in China
China warns citizens over stablecoin-related scams as digital currency fraud cases rise amid growing blockchain interest.
Telenor Acquires GlobalConnect’s Fibre Business for $597M
What happened Telenor has bought GlobalConnect’s Norwegian consumer business for NOK 6 billion ($597 million). This deal includes fibre infrastructure and around 140,000 fibre customers. By adding this to its network, Telenor will increase its fibre footprint and improve operational efficiency. The …
OpenAI tightens security amid DeepSeek ‘copy’ allegations
OpenAI boosts security with biometric access and offline workspaces after accusing DeepSeek of model distillation.
Comcast moves more data with less energy used
Comcast nearly doubles network energy efficiency while handling 76% more data, proving that digital scale doesn’t require more power.
Celcom Networks: Powering Kenya’s digital connectivity
Celcom Networks delivers high-speed internet across Kenya, focusing on innovation and customer needs in a competitive telecom market.
KenTrade: Streamlining Kenya’s digital trade ecosystem
KenTrade’s electronic single window system accelerates Kenyan trade with 92% digital permit processing and regional integration features.
ICANN’s letter to AFRINIC: Fair election oversight or a blow to African self-governance?
Late June 2025 in Mauritius: Hope for renewal turned into regional turbulence AFRINIC — Africa’s Regional Internet Registry — was finally crawling out of a three-year leadership vacuum. After years of legal chaos, a court-approved election on June 23 seemed to offer a fresh start. Hundreds of member…
Pepea Internet Limited: Powering Nairobi’s digital neighbourhoods
Pepea Internet delivers fibre and cloud services in Nairobi South, aiming to expand across Kenya’s growing broadband market.
Wataniya Telecom expands Algeria’s mobile infrastructure
Wataniya Telecom Algérie expanded mobile access across Algeria, investing $490M and managing IP networks to boost digital services.
Algérie Télécom accelerates national digital connectivity drive
Algérie Télécom leads Algeria’s fibre and 400G upgrade, boosting broadband speeds and launching a fund for AI and cybersecurity startups.
Télédiffusion d’Algérie: Driving Algeria’s digital broadcast evolution
TDA leads Algeria’s broadcast and digital infrastructure, expanding satellite, internet, and datacentre services amid digital challenges.
Albideynet: Driving digital growth with integrated IT solutions
Albideynet delivers tailored IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions to support business digital transformation.
Prestabist: Advances AI commerce tools across Africa
Prestabist builds AI ecommerce tools to support Africa’s growing digital retail sector with smart, modular solutions.
Vodacom Business Ghana: Powering enterprise ICT in Africa
Vodacom Business Ghana delivers ICT, cloud and IoT services to African enterprises.
EgyptNetwork: Egyptian tech leading Microsoft-Based infrastructure
EgyptNetwork’s approach to growth and innovation Egypt-based EgyptNetwork is a fast growing IT solutions provider specialising in Microsoft core infrastructure, business productivity and professional services. With over a decade of experience, it has built deep expertise in portals & collaboration a…
Co-operative Bank of Kenya：Digital roots, rural reach
Co-operative Bank of Kenya delivers digital-first banking to MSMEs and cooperatives across rural and urban Kenya.
ECC Solutions: Egypt’s premier data fortress
ECC Solutions: 20‑Year legacy of data excellence Founded in 2001 with a clear vision—to build a world‑class data centre—ECC Solutions began servicing the Egyptian market in the last quarter of the same year. It quickly captured the premium end of Egypt’s IT value chain, establishing itself as the fi…