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Beeline Uzbekistan to cooperate with Cyber University
UZBEKISTAN 13:57

Beeline Uzbekistan to cooperate with Cyber University

Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, has agreed to cooperate with Cyber University in education, innovation and training young professionals. The parties will hold joint educational events and master classes, invite students to participate in the 'Bee Generation' programme, take part in job fairs and career forums, and will implement joint schemes to develop students' professional competencies in IT and cybersecurity. 

Kyivstar's Uklon launches marketplace, starting with flower delivery
UKRAINE 13:54

Kyivstar's Uklon launches marketplace, starting with flower delivery

Veon Group, the parent company of Ukrainian company Kyivstar, said that ride-hailing service Uklon has opened Uklon Store in a first step to diversity beyond mobility, travel and logistics into in-app commerce. Uklon Store is a new way to buy goods and have them delivered and initially, customers can order flowers for despatch in Kyiv.

RBS Media reaches mid-point of fibre deployment in Kolbudy
POLAND 13:49

RBS Media reaches mid-point of fibre deployment in Kolbudy

Polish telecommunications construction company RBS Media, headquartered in the city of Mielec, said that it has reached the mid-way point of its deployment of a fibre-optic network in Kolbudy municipality in the Pomerania region. It is being deployed under the European Funds for Digital Development programme. RBS Media is acting as a sub-contractor to wholesale operator Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty (PSO). 

Polsat Box Go airs FIFA World Cup matches
POLAND 13:47

Polsat Box Go airs FIFA World Cup matches

Polish TV service Polsat Box Go, belonging to the Polsat Plus Group, has announced that customers can watch FIFA World Cup men's football tournament matches on the television channels TVP1, TVP2 and TVP Sport using the service. The channels are owned by public broadcaster Telewizja Polska. Polsat Box Go offers the channels under its Premium Sport package, which costs PLN 55 for 30 days.

Netia expands scope of security management certification
POLAND 13:44

Netia expands scope of security management certification

Polish operator Netia has undergone its first Information Security Management System surveillance audit and expanded the scope of its ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. Cloud, colocation, and cybersecurity services have been joined by key areas of the operator's business: telecommunications services and advanced ICT services from the NetiaNext line.

Redge Technologies enhances KAN platform for 2026 FIFA World Cup
ISRAEL 13:43

Redge Technologies enhances KAN platform for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Redge Technologies, an OTT and streaming software provider for broadcasters and telecom operators, has announced a major expansion of the digital broadcasting platform for KAN, the Israeli public broadcasting corporation. Building on its ongoing partnership with KAN and local technology integrator AVCOM, Redge has deployed a comprehensive suite of advanced sports features purpose-built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

China Mobile and 21st Century Technologies form partnership at Lekki data centre
NIGERIA 13:30

China Mobile and 21st Century Technologies form partnership at Lekki data centre

Nigeria's 21st Century Technologies has begun an AI-ready sovereign cloud platform in partnership with China Mobile International (CMI). The deployment phase is under way at 21st Century's primary data centre footprint in Lekki, Lagos.Wale Ajisebutu, chairman and CEO of 21st Century Technologies, said the partnership combines his company's nearly 30 years of digital infrastructure investments in Nigeria with China Mobile International's advanced products.

MTC praises residents of Okomumbonde for catching vandal
NAMIBIA 13:25

MTC praises residents of Okomumbonde for catching vandal

Namibian operator MTC has called on the public to help safeguard vital network infrastructure and praised Okomumbonde residents for apprehending a network site vandal. The incident began early this week when Otjinene Constituency residents discovered the vandalised MTC site. Thieves had stripped vital telecom equipment, allegedly to sell as scrap metal. Five residents tracked the suspect's footprints through the terrain for nearly 28 kilometres, ultimately uncovering the hideout and securing a successful ar

ST Digital to launch Gabonese Tier III data centre by end of June
GABON 13:22

ST Digital to launch Gabonese Tier III data centre by end of June

ST Digital says it will inaugurate Gabon's first eco-responsible Tier III-standard data centre on 30 June with redundant power and cooling systems. The facility will provide colocation, cloud computing, and AI-ready infrastructure designed to support a growing range of artificial intelligence applications. It has been developed with a focus on energy efficiency, reflecting increasing global concerns about the power consumption of digital infrastructure. The project aligns with the digital transformation str

Ghanaian and Mozambican regulators share equipment certification best practices
GHANA 13:15

Ghanaian and Mozambican regulators share equipment certification best practices

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) has hosted a virtual benchmarking session with the Mozambique Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) to share industry knowledge and regulatory best practices regarding telecommunications equipment certification and type approval processes. The aim was to strengthen the INCM regulatory framework for equipment type approval and testing. The session focused on insights into operational testing models, international certification standards, and the infrastruc

Orange Spain to air AMC pop-up UFO channel
SPAIN 13:02

Orange Spain to air AMC pop-up UFO channel

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has announced the addition of a dedicated pop-up channel with a carefully curated selection of science-fiction content from AMC to coincide with the premiere of Steven Spielberg new film "The Day of Revelation". The exclusive 'Territorio Ovni' channel will feature documentaries, series and films aimed at fans of the UFO phenomenon.

Ghana's NCA hosts Helios Towers delegation to discuss service quality
GHANA 13:02

Ghana's NCA hosts Helios Towers delegation to discuss service quality

Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) recently hosted a delegation from Helios Towers Ghana to discuss ways to improve telecom service quality. The visit was led by Dana Toba, an independent non-executive director and chair of the technology committee for Helios Towers who is also CEO and co-founder of Hyperoptic, a UK-based fibre broadband company. The delegation also included Kwekup Frempong, managing director of Helios Towers Ghana, and Barbara Martinson, head of legal and regulatory affairs.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:56

E& signs innovation and AI partnership with Ajman Transport Authority

E& UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ajman Transport Authority to accelerate digital innovation and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across the authority's operations. They will explore agentic AI applications that support back-office functions, including automating human resources and finance processes, responding to employee enquiries, supporting leave and payroll management, and contributing to financial reporting. They will optimise bus route planning and scheduling through t

SOMALIA 12:51

Somali government staff receive cyber diplomacy and cyber defence training from EU

A delegation from the European Union to Somalia says it hosted a technical workshop to train government personnel in core principles of cyber diplomacy and defence against disinformation. It aimed to strengthen Somalia's cyber resilience against hybrid threats, foreign interference and attacks on national critical information infrastructure.

MALDIVES 12:47

Dhiraagu launches Foarin Gugumaalaa with bonus data

Maldives operator Dhiraagu has started the 'Foarin Gugumaalaa' campaign for the football season to offer customers a chance to win exclusive rewards, data bonuses and match-day experiences. Meaning "the roar of anticipation", Foarin Gugumaalaa celebrates the enthusiasm of football fans across the nation.

GLOBAL 12:43

Keysight joins Siemens' software ecosystem to strengthen digital PLM lifecycle

Keysight Technologies has joined forces with Siemens Digital Industries, becoming a partner in the latter's Software Technology Partner Program. The deal gives Siemens customers access to a test automation platform known as the Keysight Eggplant Test. This AI-driven test design and generation environment is expected to help clients validate digital engineering and product lifecycle management (PLM) workflows.

ETHIOPIA 12:41

Ethio Telecom offers Priory Access service and DStv streaming for FIFA World Cup

Ethio Telecom is targeting 2026 FIFA World Cup viewers with premium data packages built for heavy network demand. By bundling its Priority Access service with DStv streaming, the Ethiopian operator aims to deliver uninterrupted viewing for fans of the men's football tournament. The Priority Access service ensures stronger internet performance during peak congestion by giving subscribers preferential network treatment, bypass throttling restrictions typically used to manage heavy traffic. Customers can buy t

ITALY 12:40

Italian police dismantle Calabria-based pirate streaming network

Italy's Guardia di Finanza financial police have taken down a pirate streaming network in the southern Calabria region, targeting illegal IPTV services that provided unauthorised access to major platforms including Sky, Dazn, Netflix and Disney+. The operation, led by the Guardia di Finanza in Crotone and coordinated with local prosecutors, identified 2,769 users across 43 provinces in Italy who allegedly accessed paid content through illicit decoders.

ETHIOPIA 12:30

Ethiopian parliament passes law to shield critical infrastructure from cyberattacks

Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives has unanimously passed the critical infrastructure cybersecurity law to prevent and mitigate cyberattacks on essential national systems, FANA reported. These include telecommunications, energy, finance, transport and digital public services. Chairman of the standing committee on foreign relations and peace affairs Dima Nego stated that the proclamation will help close legal and policy gaps, strengthening the country's information security framework, and enhancing

MALDIVES 12:21

Ooredoo Maldives provides new data and TV bundles for World Cup

Ooredoo Maldives has launched its 'Futuboalha Foari' campaign of FIFA World Cup promotions for its prepaid, postpaid and SuperNet services. Customers upgrading their SuperNet Unlimited plans stand a chance to win a 75-inch Hisense television set. The campaign includes exclusive Medianet packages, SuperNet upgrade offers and device financing options.

SOUTH AFRICA 12:16

MTN South Africa offers DStv Stream data with top-ups to enable FIFA World Cup viewing

MultiChoice's DStv has teamed up with MTN South Africa to make the FIFA World Cup 2026 more accessible. Under the deal, MTN South Africa customers receive free DStv Stream data with recharges, redeemable via the MyMTN SA App. From 11 June until 19 July, MTN South Africa customers who top up by ZAR 50 or more in a day will receive 1 GB of free data to watch the men's football tournament on DStv Stream. MTN offers an extra 1 GB free every time Bafana Bafana scores, under the slogan, 'It's a goal, it's a gig'.

MALAWI 12:10

Macra praises TNM's investment in network quality after visit

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has praised Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) for its ongoing investments to boost network quality and service reliability across the country. This upgrade ensures the delivery of high-quality, reliable telecommunications services to Malawians nationwide, said Macra board chairperson Chancy Gondwe during a familiarisation tour of TNM's Limbe Call Centre. He said the new board was impressed by TNM's network expansion, calling it clear proof of the company's

MALI 12:07

Morocco's Medi1TV launches in Mali

Moroccan news channel Medi1TV has expanded its West African footprint after securing official television broadcasting authorisation from Mali's High Authority for Communication (HAC). It has been approved to manage production, set up local operations and air regional programming. This partnership enhances bilateral media cooperation between Morocco and Mali. 

SPAIN 12:07

Telefonica Tech secures Castilla y Leon smart water contract

Telefonica's digital business unit Telefonica Tech has secured a contract to digitise the water cycle in Spain's Castilla y Leon region. The 10-year deal awarded by regional infrastructure agency SOMACYL covers the replacement of manual meter readings with automated, secure remote monitoring to improve efficiency in water distribution and resource use.

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