CRAN launches DigiNam and Root Certification Authority to advance digital trust ecosystem
NAMIBIA 09:03

CRAN launches DigiNam and Root Certification Authority to advance digital trust ecosystem

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has launched the DigiNam national digital trust platform in Windhoek. DigNam is built upon Namibia's National Public Key Infrastructure (NPKI) and provides digital identity verification, electronic signatures and legal framework compliance for electronic transactions in the public and private sectors. Under the NPKI architecture, CRAN functions as the country's Root Certification Authority (Root CA), its central cryptographic trust anchor for secure

Fairphone starts series C round to raise EUR 50 mln after record H1 sales
NETHERLANDS 08:45

Fairphone starts series C round to raise EUR 50 mln after record H1 sales

Fairphone said it sold 74 percent more phones in the first half of 2026 compared to a year ago, the best half-year since it started. Sales in the second quarter rose 48 percent, according to a post on its LinkedIn page. CFO Oscar Visser said trhat consumers were actively choosing more durable tech products, helping the company outperform the contraction in the wider smartphone market. The Dutch company also opened a series C financing round with the aim of raising at least EUR 50 million.

WIOCC Group secures USD 300 mln investment for African infrastructure expansion
KENYA 08:43

WIOCC Group secures USD 300 mln investment for African infrastructure expansion

WIOCC Group has signed a shareholder subscription agreement with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision International Investment Company for a combined USD 300 million strategic investment at the LEAP 2026 technology conference in Riyadh. The funding will support the international network operator's digital infrastructure deployment across Africa.

LatAm smartphone shipments slump 12% in Q2, to fall 16% in 2026 - Omdia
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 08:41

LatAm smartphone shipments slump 12% in Q2, to fall 16% in 2026 - Omdia

Latin America's smartphone market declined 12 percent year on year to 30.3 million units in the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Omdia. Higher DRAM and NAND costs pushed up retail prices and weakened demand for entry-level devices, although mid-range and premium segments proved more resilient, said the report.

BTC to launch commercial 5G services in Gabarone in October
BOTSWANA 08:33

BTC to launch commercial 5G services in Gabarone in October

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) is set to enter the country's commercial 5G market, launching services in selected areas of Gaborone in October. To accelerate its 5G deployment, expand network capacity and strengthen 4G coverage, the operator will invest over BWP 240 million in the 2026/27 financial year, building on a BWP 225.5 million infrastructure upgrade in the previous period. BTC plans to expand coverage to other major cities and towns later, competing with Mascom Wireless and Orange Bo

Xiaomi to launch Poco F9 Pro, F9 Ultra alongside mid-range X8 update
GLOBAL 08:24

Xiaomi to launch Poco F9 Pro, F9 Ultra alongside mid-range X8 update

Xiaomi has published the product specifications for its upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Poco X8, alongside the flagship-tier Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra handsets. Both Poco flagships boast 185 Hz AMOLED displays based on Poco's HyperRGB technology and, for the first time, leverage a new luminescent material, the M11, delivering up to 10,000 nits peak brightness in HDR content. Xiaomi promises visuals comparable to 2K definition in the F9 Pro's 6.59 inch display and the F9 Ultra's 6.9 inches.

Vodafone proposes 180 job cuts at VOIS Spain
SPAIN 08:11

Vodafone proposes 180 job cuts at VOIS Spain

The Vodafone Group has filed a collective dismissal process (ERE) in Spain affecting up to 20 percent of the workforce at its Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) unit, reports business daily Expansion, citing union sources. The proposal could see around 180 jobs cut from a headcount of 900, although the final scope of the adjustment remains to be determined.

Oracle provides Hospitality Opera Cloud Platform to Schloss Elmau luxury hotel
GERMANY 08:11

Oracle provides Hospitality Opera Cloud Platform to Schloss Elmau luxury hotel

Oracle said it has implemented its Hospitality Opera Cloud Platform at the Schloss Elmau luxury hotel and event location on the Bavarian Alps. The hotel is using the Opera Cloud Property Management (PMS) and Sales and Events Management system provided to streamline its operations. Oracle's products have been deployed to support the automation of administrative tasks in reservations, guest communication, reporting and other areas.

PwC forecasts annual AI data centre investment to grow to USD 1.8 trln in 2050
GLOBAL 08:02

PwC forecasts annual AI data centre investment to grow to USD 1.8 trln in 2050

Global investment in AI infrastructure is forecast to grow to USD 31.6 trillion through 2050, according to baseline projections in PwC's latest Global Data Centre Outlook. On an annual basis, data centre capital expenditure is expected to increase from around USD 800 billion per year in 2026 to USD 1.8 trillion in 2050. Almost half the spending will occur in the US, at an estimated USD 15.1 trillion, followed by a cumulative USD 8.2 trillion in Asia Pacfific, including China and India. 

Swiss telecoms regulator announces mobile spectrum auction for Q2 2027
SWITZERLAND 08:00

Swiss telecoms regulator announces mobile spectrum auction for Q2 2027

The Swiss Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) has launched an auction to award frequencies in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands. Mobile operators can apply to participate in the process until 03 December, according to the document outlining the details of the tender. ComCom said it plans to award the frequencies in the second quarter of 2027 in two stages, including a multi-round auction and a single assignment round, the same procedure as the previous auction in 2019.

Samsung launches new 14-in Galaxy Book6 model in UK
UNITED KINGDOM 07:57

Samsung launches new 14-in Galaxy Book6 model in UK

Samsung is expanding the Galaxy Book6 range in the UK with the launch of a new 14-in Galaxy Book6, costing from GBP 799. The new Galaxy Book6 model offers up to 25 hours of video playback on a single charge, Galaxy AI-enabled features and the latest Intel Core Series 5 processor. It is 15.7mm thin and weights 1.35kg, and is available in classic Grey or the new Violet Silver colours. It is offered with 8GB or 16GB of memory, and 256GB or 512GB of storage. 

Gabon launches public Wi-Fi and digital driving licences in Makokou expansion
GABON 07:53

Gabon launches public Wi-Fi and digital driving licences in Makokou expansion

Gabon is expanding public digital services and internet infrastructure in Makokou to improve local connectivity and modernise government administrative procedures, TechAfricaNews reported. Through the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF), the ministry of digital economy has installed two public Wi-Fi zones at Place de l'Independance and Alexandre Sambat Stadium to help bridge the regional digital divide. Additionally, Makokou has launched a registration centre for Gabon's new d

UNITED KINGDOM 07:51

HPE upgrades stadium operations for Tottenham Hotspur

HPE has extended a long-term partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Spurs) to enhance the digital fan experience with upgraded networking and hybrid cloud capabilities. HPE becomes the English Premier League club's Official Hybrid Cloud and IT Enterprise Networking Partner and will upgrade the technology powering the club's London stadium. The upgrade will support cashless payments, ticketless entry, mobile applications, digital wayfinding and high-density connectivity. 

MEXICO 07:47

Transtelco and 4 Tech Plus launch bids for Mexico's Axtel

US digital infrastructure firm Flō Networks, operating as Transtelco Holding, announced plans to launch a public takeover bid for 100 percent of Mexican operator and ICT services provider Axtel, the second purchase offer for Axtel in less than a week. The earlier bid was made by 4 Tech Plus, a special purpose vehicle represented by Tomas Milmo Santos, co-chairman of the board of directors of Axtel.

CAMEROON 07:44

Cybastion to invest USD 75 mln in AI data centre and power infrastructure in Cameroon

Cybersecurity firm Cybastion plans to invest USD 75 million to construct an AI-powered sovereign data centre and dedicated power plant in Cameroon. The project was announced by the US Embassy in Cameroon during the inaugural US-Cameroon bilateral economic and commercial dialogue in Douala. It is part of a broader USD 7 billion package of US trade and investment commitments in the country. 

ZIMBABWE 07:36

NetOne introduces Weekend-Only unlimited data bundle

Zimbabwean operator NetOne,has introduced the No-Cap Weekends bundle, offering uninterrupted, unlimited mobile internet access every Saturday and Sunday. The bundle is priced at USD 5 and is active for a full 48-hour period from 00:00 hrs on Saturday morning until 23:59 hrs on Sunday night. Customers can activate the No-Cap Weekends offer by dialing star 379 hash or star 111 hash directly on their mobile devices.

LATVIA 07:31

Latvian caretaker govt delays sale of LMT and Tet shares

The deal to buy out the shares in Latvian operators LMT and Tet from Telia will not be completed during this government's term of office, minister of the economy Viktors Valainis said in an interview with Latvian Television (LTV) on 31 August, reports Db.lv. Valainis said the current government, which is made up of technocrats, cannot make such a responsible decision. He added that the main task of this government is to prepare the relevant deal.

GLOBAL 07:26

Palo Alto Networks beats FY outlook with revenues up 25%

Palo Alto Networks reported better than expected revenue growth for its fiscal year to July, with sales up 24.5 percent to USD 11.48 billion. The company said AI advances are making cybersecurity all the more important for its customers, helping the group add over USD 1 billion of annual NGS recurring revenue in Q4 alone. At the same time the company's annual operating costs increased by a third, leading to a lower net profit of USD 307 million for the year compared to USD 1.134 billion last year. 

GLOBAL 07:24

Ribbon expands critical infrastructure line-up with utility-grade access routers

Ribbon Communications has unveiled two IP access routers catering to network modernisations in utilities and other critical infrastructure settings. Ribbon's new NPT1022M and NPT2140 routers are designed to help utilities capitalise on leading-edge networking capabilities while achieving essential performance, reliability and security goals. Both models leverage Ribbon's IP rNOS routing software and optical networking hardware, along with its multilayer automation platform Muse, to facilitate converged IT a

GLOBAL 07:19

Cato debuts SMB FlexPool enabling redistribution of MSP customer licences

Cato Networks is rolling out a partner programme that allows affiliates to pool customer licences for its products with the aim of gradually serving more small and medium-sized businesses as operations scale. The cloud SASE vendor's SMB FlexPool targets partner managed service providers (MSPs) looking to deliver its offering to SMEs. Cato promises immediate provisioning of SASE resources through the partner pool along with flexible licensing terms and an accelerated go-to-market model. Licence portability m

ITALY 07:10

Tiscali revamps mobile plans, offers 400GB for under EUR 10/mth

Italian operator Tiscali, a brand currently licenced to energy group Canarbino, has refreshed its mobile plans ahead of the back-to-school season, offering more data and discounted rates for the first six months. The Mobile 200GB plan comes with unlimited calls, 100 SMS and 200GB of data at 5G speeds of up to 250 Mbps for EUR 5.99 a month, reduced to EUR 4.99 for the first six months.

GLOBAL 07:06

Microsoft and AWS launch multicloud connectivity service

Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) said they are collaborating to simplify private connectivity between Azure and AWS, allowing customers to provision dedicated, high-speed links between the two cloud platforms through a cloud-native experience. The service combines Microsoft's Azure Multicloud Interconnect with AWS Interconnect – multicloud, using an open API specification developed by AWS for network interoperability. Customers can provision connectivity through the AWS Management Console or Azure po

GLOBAL 07:00

Huawei profits fall in H1 on revenues up 10%

Huawei Technologies reported a net profit of CNY 23.81 billion for the first half of 2026, down 36 percent from a year earlier, according to figures seen by Reuters. The rise in input costs, a changing product mix and higher ‌spending on research and development outweighed a 9.6 percent increase in revenues for the six months to CNY 467.82 billion. 

UNITED STATES 06:59

DigitalBridge to delist preferred stock from NYSE following SoftBank acquisition

DigitalBridge Group plans to voluntarily delist its three series of preferred stock from the New York Stock Exchange following the anticipated completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of SoftBank Group. The delisting will cover DigitalBridge's 7.125 percent Series H, 7.15 percent Series I and 7.125 percent Series J cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred stock. DigitalBridge said it is pursuing the delisting and de-registration under the terms of its merger agreement with SoftBank because, once the t

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