MTN Group considers pursuing banking licences in mobile lending push
AFRICA 11:06

MTN Group considers pursuing banking licences in mobile lending push

MTN Group is exploring banking licences in key markets to fund lending directly from its own balance sheet, Reuters reported citing CEO Ralph Mupita. He said MTN is experiencing strong momentum in its advanced offerings, including payments, e-commerce and particularly lending, which he identified as the primary engine for future expansion. The group currently relies on banking partners to issue loans but is now evaluating full banking licences in markets with substantial customer bases and high wallet activ

DigitalBridge acquires Australian smart meter provider Plus ES
AUSTRALIA 11:03

DigitalBridge acquires Australian smart meter provider Plus ES

DigitalBridge, digital infrastructure investment group, has signed an agreement to acquire Australian smart meter provider Plus ES from Ausgrid Group. Plus ES has deployed around 2 million smart meters to date, with DigitalBridge planning to support the continued growth of the company. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. 

Schwarz Group to invest up to EUR 5.6 bln in data centre in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
GERMANY 10:58

Schwarz Group to invest up to EUR 5.6 bln in data centre in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Germany's Schwarz Group said it plans to invest up to EUR 5.6 billion in building a data centre in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The site under consideration is located in an industrial park in the municipality of Dummerstorf. Technical specifications for the site, including the exact requirements for the configuration of cloud and AI microchips, have not yet been finalised.

Singapore debuts national guidelines for liquid cooling in tropical data centres
SINGAPORE 10:46

Singapore debuts national guidelines for liquid cooling in tropical data centres

Singapore's IMDA media development authority said it has launched the world's first standard intended to support data centres in tropical climates adopting liquid cooling technologies. The Singapore Standard (SS) 726:2026 was jointly developed by the IMDA and Enterprise Singapore, in close consultation with the Singapore Standards Council and industry stakeholders. Tropical conditions such as humidity and high temperature present additional challenges for liquid-cooled data centres, including potential corr

Enghouse promotes corporate controller ahead of CFO Medved's departure
GLOBAL 10:42

Enghouse promotes corporate controller ahead of CFO Medved's departure

Enghouse Systems has announced the upcoming departure of its chief financial officer Rob Medved. Medved will leave the company after it publishes in third quarter financial statements, expected in early September. Effective from this date, Enghouse has promoted its current corporate controller, Vinh Lien, to assume the role of vice president for finance. Enghouse believes that Lien's commitment to financial and operational excellence make her the right candidate to take over the finance department next mont

Telia Finland offers security-classified services combined with Insta VPN and Gateway
FINLAND 10:29

Telia Finland offers security-classified services combined with Insta VPN and Gateway

Telia Finland has tied up with Finnish company Insta to offer its secure network connections and security-classified data centre services combined with Insta's VPN and Gateway services. The package is particularly suited to the requirements of authorities, defence, critical infrastructure operators and other organisations handling classified information, both in Finland and in NATO member countries.

Seef Properties signs deal with BNet for mall fibre infrastructure
BAHRAIN 10:14

Seef Properties signs deal with BNet for mall fibre infrastructure

Seef Properties has signed a contract with Bahrain Network (BNet) to install an integrated fibre infrastructure in the redevelopment of Seef Mall in the Seef district. By expanding its digital connectivity, the company aims to upgrade tenant operations, elevate the visitor experience, and support Bahrain's national initiative to build world-class telecommunications infrastructure across key commercial districts.

Orange Jordan and PSUT renew partnership to accredit coding academy
JORDAN 10:12

Orange Jordan and PSUT renew partnership to accredit coding academy

Orange Jordan and Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) have renewed their strategic training agreement for an additional three years, extending their partnership through 2029. The collaboration aims to strengthen digital skills, empower youth, and enhance workforce readiness for the evolving labor market.

Aviat meets FY sales objective as Q4 revenues climb almost 5%
GLOBAL 10:10

Aviat meets FY sales objective as Q4 revenues climb almost 5%

Aviat Networks reported a twelve-month turnover up 1.2 percent for its fiscal year to 03 July, arriving within the parameters of its revised USD 428-440 million guidance. Group revenues rose to USD 439.7 million in FY26 from USD 434.6 million in FY25, fuelled by higher sales in North America (+6%), MEA (+17.3%), and Europe (+32.6%). Fiscal Q4 sales were 4.8 percent higher year-on-year at USD 120.9 million.

UAE approves Starlink satellite internet licence
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 10:08

UAE approves Starlink satellite internet licence

The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has issued a ten-year General Space Services License to Starlink Satellite Communications, authorising it to build, operate and manage a satellite network for broadband internet services across the UAE. The initiative diversifies internet connectivity, strengthens national network resilience during disruptions, and expands coverage for critical sectors such as maritime, aviation, energy, logistics, and emergency response, the TD

Google agrees settlement to end UK app developers lawsuit
UNITED KINGDOM 10:08

Google agrees settlement to end UK app developers lawsuit

Google has agreed to pay GBP 260 million to settle a GBP 1 billion compensation claim from UK Android app developers. The class action claim was led by Professor Barry Rodger, a leading competition law academic, and accused Google of abusing its dominant market position to ensure that the Play Store is the only place for UK app developers to sell/market apps for Android devices. 

Microsoft names new country lead for East Africa
AFRICA 10:04

Microsoft names new country lead for East Africa

Microsoft appointed Angela Nganga as its new Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of Microsoft's Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, Nganga brings expertise in public policy, strategic business development, stakeholder management, and digital transformation to the role.

ARGENTINA 10:01

Argentina blocks 300 football piracy sites in LaLiga-backed crackdown

Argentine authorities have blocked more than 300 internet domains used to illegally stream sporting events in a coordinated crackdown led by the San Isidro cybercrime prosecutor's office, with support from Spain's LaLiga and the Alliance Against Audiovisual Piracy (Alianza). The operation, reported by local daily La Nacion, targeted well-known piracy platforms including Futbol Libre, Tarjeta Roja, Roja Directa, Pelota Libre and PirloTV, as well as international sites such as DaddyLive, Buffstreams, Hesgoal

DENMARK 09:56

Danish 2026 broadband subsidy round makes DKK 25 million available

The Danish Digitisation Authority said the 2026 broadband subsidy round is making DKK 25 million available this year and the application deadline is 30 October. Applicants must declare their address as a potential beneficiary via the Broadband Map by 21 September and must enter a supply agreement with a broadband provider. The applicant must contribute at least DKK 2,000, regardless of whether they are the property owner or a tenant, and the broadband company must contributes at least DKK 12,500. The maximu

UNITED STATES 09:55

SK Hynix holds groundbreaking ceremony for new fab in Indiana

SK Hynix had a groundbreaking ceremony for its Indiana fab on 27 August, its first AI memory production facility in the US. Developed on a 133-acre site in West Lafayette, the fab will have an HBM production line and the Advanced Packaging R&D Testbed. It will start deliveries of next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) to US customers in second-half 2029. 

GLOBAL 09:49

Samsung ordered to pay nearly USD 12 mln in damages to Swatch for trademark infringement

Samsung has been ordered to pay Swatch Group USD 11.6 million in damages for trademark infringement, the Financial Times reported from a ruling at the High Court in London. The judge found that hosting digital clones of luxury timepieces on the Samsung smartwatch app store was "very damaging" to the Swiss watchmaker.

NEW ZEALAND 09:39

Sky Network Television boosts FY26 revenue by 9 percent

New Zealand broadcasting company Sky Network Television (Sky) has reported underlying revenue of NZD 826.1 million for FY26, up 9 percent year-on-year, boosted by the acquisition of Sky Free. Underlying EBITDA was up 6 percent to NZD 157 million, at the higher end of guidance. Statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) was up 190 percent to NZD 59.8 million, with underlying NPAT up 2 percent to NZD 41.8 million.

EGYPT 09:29

US rushes counteroffer as Huawei bids for Egypt AI data centres - report

Huawei has submitted a bid to supply Egypt with 2,008 artificial intelligence chips and build data centre infrastructure for AI model training and execution, prompting the US to explore a rival proposal, Bloomberg reported. Submitted in response to a recent Egyptian government tender, Huawei's offer includes 1,408 Ascend 950-series chips for a dedicated AI training cloud platform, alongside an additional 600 Ascend units.

NETHERLANDS 09:26

Dutch internet sector updates notice and take-down code of practice

The internet sector in the Netherlands has updated its code of conduct for fighting online abuse and the related notice and takedown guidelines. The aim is to identify and take down illegal material and sites more quickly, in line with requirements under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA) and related Dutch legislation. The codes were developed by the industry groups Digitale Infrastructuur Nederland (DINL), Dutch Cloud Community, Nationale Beheersorganisatie Internet Providers (NBIP) and the association of

UNITED KINGDOM 09:24

EE accepts pre-orders for new Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition console

BT Group subsidiary EE is now accepting pre-orders for the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition gaming console. It is one of three UK retailers chosen to offer the limited edition console, which is being launched to celebrate 25 years of Xbox. The limited edition model is available to buy from GBP 759 and will launch in November. It is finished in translucent OG green, and has a new 'X' animation that lights up green when it is switched on. Fans can pre-order it online or at any EE store in the UK; along with th

UKRAINE 09:23

Kyivstar tests 8 Gbps broadband in Kiev

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of Veon Group, launches a new fixed broadband tariff called Maximum with speeds up to 8 Gbps. The first location where the tariff is available will be the residential complex "Respublika" in the city of Kiev. The launch starts with a testing phase, after which Kyivstar will consider the prospects for further expanding the availability of the service.

ZAMBIA 09:23

Sinazongwe Town Council goes digital as Smart Zambia deploys ICT tools

Sinazongwe Town Council has become the beneficiary of the deployment of high-speed internet, advanced communication systems and modern ICT equipment by the e-Government Division of the Smart Zambia Institute. This should transform how the local authority delivers services to residents. Council Secretary Choolwe Maunga commended the government for fulfilling its promises on digital transformation.

LITHUANIA 09:22

Lithuanian mobile operators close to restoring full services after storm damage

Lithuanian telecommunications regulator RRT said that mobile operators continue to improve the communication situation in the country after networks were severely affected by a storm on 23 August. Restoration work is near completion.

GLOBAL 09:16

Iren reports FY net loss on bitcoin assets writedown, revenues grow 41%

Australian neocloud services provider Iren reported revenues of AUD 707 million for its fiscal year to June, up from AUD 501 million the previous year thanks to expansion into AI cloud services. The adjusted EBITDA fell to AUD 246 million from AUD 270 million after a significant increase in the number of employees and the costs of transitioning its bitcoin mining business to AI infrastructure, and the latter also led to an impairment charge of AUD 639 million, for a net loss of AUD 703 million for the year.

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