Ugandan government starts 3-year 'Be a Cyber Hero' campaign to shield minors from online harm
UGANDA 09:28

Ugandan government starts 3-year 'Be a Cyber Hero' campaign to shield minors from online harm

Uganda has launched a three-year scheme called 'Be a Cyber Hero' to foster safer and more responsible digital environments for children and young people. The scheme responds to data showing a sharp rise in youth online exploitation, cyberbullying, financial scams, identity grooming and phishing. ICT minister of State Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo urged parents, educators, media outlets, technology providers and civil society to play an active role.

TrueVisions Now, Viu launch Thai content hub in three ASEAN markets
ASIA 09:25

TrueVisions Now, Viu launch Thai content hub in three ASEAN markets

Thai streaming platform TrueVisions Now has partnered with OTT video streaming platform Viu to launch the 'TrueVisions NOW Branded Zone', a content hub on Viu showcasing original series from TrueVisions Now. The partnership will initially bring six original series from a slate of 24 titles to Viu audiences in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The first six titles will be available from 20 August.

Telkom Business offers OneOffice software to SMMEs in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 09:17

Telkom Business offers OneOffice software to SMMEs in South Africa

Telkom Business has entered into a reseller partnership with OneOffice to provide tailored, affordable digital workplace services to small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs). South Africa has roughly 3 million SMMEs, which collectively employ 13.4 million people, but many of them struggle to access secure, cost-effective and easy-to-manage digital infrastructure. Through the new partnership, Telkom Business will offer the OneOffice platform directly to smaller firms. The software consolidates productivit

Sky Sports announces partnership with F1 podcast
UNITED KINGDOM 09:16

Sky Sports announces partnership with F1 podcast

UK pay-TV broadcaster Sky has announced a new long-term partnership between Sky Sports and F1-focused podcast The Fast and the Curious. This will focus on cross-promotional activity with collaborative social posts and the integration of Fast & Curious content with Sky's digital ecosystem, with the aim of attracting new audiences under 35 and female fans. The podcast will promote Sky Sports through a host-read ad in each episode, with increased opportunities for content and talent collaborations. 

Smart, Lynk expand D2D satellite connectivity tests to Batangas
PHILIPPINES 09:16

Smart, Lynk expand D2D satellite connectivity tests to Batangas

Philippines operator PLDT's mobile unit Smart Communications, in partnership with Lynk Global, has expanded its Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite service testing to the Batangas province. Smart and Lynk's expansion of their D2D satellite service tests to Batangas follows pilot activities conducted in Catanduanes and Ilocos Norte earlier this year.

Boldyn delivers managed application, ERP services to Rio Hondo College
UNITED STATES 09:08

Boldyn delivers managed application, ERP services to Rio Hondo College

Boldyn Networks has won a contract with Rio Hondo College to deliver Managed Application and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) services, helping to expand the community college's internal IT team capacity and strengthen support for critical applications supporting everyday operations. Boldyn will work with the Whittier, California-based college to evaluate, support ad optimise its application environment.

Kcom rolls out eero Wi-Fi 7 routers with all broadband packages
UNITED KINGDOM 08:59

Kcom rolls out eero Wi-Fi 7 routers with all broadband packages

Hull-based ISP Kcom is introducing new eero 7 routers across its full-fibre broadband packages, giving customers access to Wi-Fi 7 technology. The eero 7 and eero Pro 7 provide coverage of up to 186 sq mt per devices, and can connect over 120 devices and 200 devices at the same time respectively. Neil Batholomew, Consumer Managing Director at Kcom, said it was the only local provider offering Wi-Fi 7 as standard.

Kuwaiti government services app Sahel brings in Araqmi telecom subscription overview
KUWAIT 08:58

Kuwaiti government services app Sahel brings in Araqmi telecom subscription overview

Zain Kuwait has partnered with the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) to support the launch of the 'Arqami' feature on Sahel, Kuwait's unified government app for digital services. Arqami allows citizens and residents to view all mobile lines and subscriptions registered under their Civil IDs with all national telecom operators. By providing a centralised view of active subscriptions, it enables users to verify their personal account details and quickly flag or disconnect

Riyadh Esports Nations Cup pushed back to November 2027 after assessment of regional situation
SAUDI ARABIA 08:51

Riyadh Esports Nations Cup pushed back to November 2027 after assessment of regional situation

The Esports Foundation (EF) has announced the postponement of the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled for November 2026 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The tournament will now take place in November 2027. This decision follows ongoing assessments of the wider regional situation and detailed consultations with key stakeholders.

Orange Belgium introduces MDR service for small businesses
BELGIUM 08:49

Orange Belgium introduces MDR service for small businesses

Orange Belgium is launching a managed endpoint detection and response service for small companies with up to 30 work stations. The 'Cyber Protection' service combines AI-powered data analysis with its 24/7 Orange Cyberdefense monitoring to help protect organisations from the growing number of ransomware, virus and other attacks online. It starts at EUR 6 per month for one computer, going up to EUR 126 for 30 devices.

MTS launches 'Global Access' workaround for mobile customers to get foreign apps
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:42

MTS launches 'Global Access' workaround for mobile customers to get foreign apps

Russian operator MTS has launched its new service МТS Global Access, helping customers access foreign online services no longer sold in Russia, including ChatGPT, Claude, Spotify, Ticketmaster, Strava and Netflix. MTS said its patented solution works without any apps or changes to settings, directly from the mobile connection. It is available for subscribers of the MTS Top and MTS Top+ tariffs for no additional payment. The operator plans to expand the list of services included in future.

Kenya govt receives Guodong Network delegation to discuss digital transformation
KENYA 08:39

Kenya govt receives Guodong Network delegation to discuss digital transformation

Permanent secretary in the ICT ministry John Tanui has received a delegation from China's Guodong Network Communication Group to explore areas of collaboration in advancing Kenya's digital transformation agenda. The discussions covered investment in digital infrastructure, enhancing digital connectivity, the development of smart cities, and strengthening the digital economy. 

ITALY 08:33

Dazn Italia launches smartphone-only plan for EUR 20 per month

Dazn Italia is launching a subscription for use only on a smartphone. The Full Mobile plan, which can work on up to two smartphones on the same home network, is available for EUR 19.99 per month and includes its full selection of Serie A football and other sports. 

GERMANY 08:25

Apple commits to changing rules for user data ad consent on iPhones and iPads following German Cartel Office test

Apple will change its rules on the use of user data on iPhones and iPads for personalised advertising following a test conducted by the German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt). The office has declared as binding Apple's commitments to closely align the consent prompts for its own offerings with those for third-party apps. This means removing possibly discouraging symbols and wording in Apple's predefined requests for third-party providers. Moreover, app publishers and content providers, such as medi

GLOBAL 08:25

Huber+Suhner sees H1 communication orders fall 30%

Huber+Suhner reported orders at its Communication business down 30 percent year-on-year to CHF 140 million amid weaker demand from the mobile networks and CEM components segments. Net sales were down 14.1 percent in the same period to CHF 132.4 million, and the company's Communication business had a negative EBIT margin of 0.8 percent for the first half. The group blamed the loss on upfront investments to increase production of optical circuit switchers, after the surge in orders last year from the data cen

GLOBAL 08:10

Fortinet boosts AI agent security with Virtue AI takeover

Fortinet is adding new capabilities for AI security to its firewall range with the acquisition of Virtue AI. The company said Virtue AI is an innovator in AI runtime protection, automated AI validation, and security for autonomous AI systems, helping enterprises reduce risks from AI models and agents, from their development through to operations.

PHILIPPINES 08:01

Globe Telecom adds ex-CFO de Larrazabal to board as Lazaro retires

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has announced that Delfin L. Lazaro will step down from the company's board of directors, effective 1 September. Lazaro joined the Board in 1997 and was elected president and CEO that same year. During his nearly three decades on Globe Telecom's board, Lazaro served as chairman of the Executive and Compensation Committees for four years, co-vice chairman of the board for 10 years and chairman of the Finance Committee for 18 years.

AZERBAIJAN 07:56

Meta registers for VAT on ads in Azerbaijan

Meta will begin applying Azerbaijan's 18 percent VAT tax to Facebook advertising, reports Trend. According to the company, starting from 01 September, the applicable 18 percent VAT will be charged on Facebook ads for advertisers with business or individual addresses listed as Azerbaijan.

LIBERIA 07:53

Liberian telecoms watchdog discusses modernising procurement infrastructure with Sierra Leone

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has held talks with Sierra Leone's National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) and Liberia's Public Procurement and Concessions Commission (PPCC). They discussed developing transparent, technology-driven procurement systems and fostering knowledge sharing by the neighbouring nations. PPCC executive director Bodger Scott Johnson said that modernising procurement infrastructure is critical to strengthening governance and boosting Liberia's international standing

SPAIN 07:43

Digi Spain sells more shares from over-allotment option

Digi Spain has raised another EUR 13.6 million in its initial public offering of shares. The company said underwriter Barclays exercised part of the over-allotment option, selling another 2.43 million shares at the offering price of EUR 5.60 per share. This was part of the post-listing stabilisation period, which ended on 14 August.

UGANDA 07:43

UCC opens applications for FM broadcasting frequencies in eight districts

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has invited applications for eight FM broadcasting frequencies in underserved areas, specifically one each in Maracha, Gulu, Kitgum, Abim, Kaabong, Kotido, Hoima and Kisoro. The initiative aims to improve radio coverage, foster local content, and support socio-economic development. Applicants must demonstrate technical, financial and operational capacity under Section 36 of the Uganda Communications Act and Regulation 16 of the Licensing Regulations.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 07:40

Tanzanian ICT minister presents connectivity report to parliamentary infrastructure committee

More than 8.5 million Tanzanians in 1,400 villages now have access to mobile and internet services following the government's completion of 758 communication towers, the Daily News reported. The TZS 126 billion project, funded by TZS 55 billion from the World Bank and TZS 71 billion from the Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF), was overseen by the ICT ministry. ICT minister Angellah Kairuki presented an implementation report to the parliamentary standing committee on infrastructure and said

EUROPE 07:25

OpenAI expands ChatGPT advertising to Europe

OpenAI will start rolling out advertising in ChatGPT in Europe in August, according to an email sent to users. Ads will appear only in the free and Go versions of the AI service, while Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscribers will not see any advertising. 

OMAN 07:25

Omantel Group H1 net profit surges 74%

Omantel has reported a 73.5 percent year-over-year increase in H1 2026 group net profit to OMR 292.8 million from OMR 168.8 million. The earnings were buoyed by strong EBITDA and OMR 159 million in investment gains from Zain Group's Zain Ventures portfolio. Net profit attributable to Omantel shareholders rose 60.1 percent to OMR 58.6 million from OMR 36.6 million.

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