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.

E& signs innovation and AI partnership with Ajman Transport Authority
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

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

Dhiraagu launches Foarin Gugumaalaa with bonus data
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.

Keysight joins Siemens' software ecosystem to strengthen digital PLM lifecycle
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.

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

Italian police dismantle Calabria-based pirate streaming network
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.

Ethiopian parliament passes law to shield critical infrastructure from cyberattacks
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

Ooredoo Maldives provides new data and TV bundles for World Cup
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.

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

GLOBAL 11:57

Dan Durn departs Adobe for Marvell CFO brief

Marvell has announced that Dan Durn will step down from the board of directors to take up a permanent executive position as its chief financial officer. Durn has been on Marvell's board since April 2024 but has had an executive contract with Adobe since 2021, serving as the latter's CFO and executive VP for finance, technology, security and operations until earlier this month.

GLOBAL 11:52

Murena introduces update to privacy-focused smartphone OS, gains Gigaset as handset supplier

Murena has announced the fourth major iteration of its privacy-first mobile operating system /e/OS, introducing a new video calling function and secure back-ups for user data. Its /e/OS version 4.0 also brings a tweaked user interface along with improvements to the web office platform Murena Workspace; a one-click migration assistant for Gmail address books, emails and Google Drive files; and a new maps and navigation app. The GUI update brings additional wallpapers in warm colour palettes and a modest rede

SCANDINAVIA 11:47

Nordic countries test White Rabbit fibre method for accurate timing services

The Nordic countries' research and education network, NordUnet, has announced a pilot with the region's national metrology institutes to look into the use of fibre-optic networks to distribute time services with very high accuracy. The pilot is based on the White Rabbit protocol developed at CERN in 2008 to enable extreme accuracy for experiments there. Metrology institutes offer high-precision time sources, usually atomic clocks, and distribute time signals by radio or satellite services such as GPS, but b

SPAIN 11:34

Orange Spain 'Key Plays' feature launched on all devices

Orange Spain (MasOrange) announced ahead of the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup that its "Jugadas Clave" ("Key Plays") feature is now available on all Orange TV compatible devices. Debuted at the start of the year, the tool allows viewers to replay key moments from live football matches directly on their screens without interrupting the main feed. Users can review events like fouls, saves and goals alongside real-time statistics for greater interactivity with their favourite teams and players.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:34

ITV has peak audience of 7.7 mln viewers for opening World Cup game

UK broadcaster ITV registered a peak audience of 7.7 million viewers across TV and streaming for its coverage of the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 11 June. This is the highest peak audience across UK commercial TV and streaming so far in 2026. It was also ITV's largest 16-34 audience of 2026 so far at 861,000 viewers. An average of 6.6 million viewers watched the game across ITV1 and ITVX from start to finish. 

UNITED KINGDOM 11:29

VeloxServ adds new multi-gig Openreach products

VeloxServ, UK wholesale fibre network operator, has extended its connectivity offering with new multi-gig Openreach broadband services, including 1.8 Gbps and 1.2 Gbps products. VeloxServ's wholesale aggregation platform gives partners access to a wide range of connectivity options. The new multi-gig products provide increased capacity for bandwidth-intensive applications; and improved performance for collaboration platforms, cloud services and large data transfers. 

UNITED KINGDOM 11:24

BT connects Mid Wales business parks to full-fibre broadband

BT has signed an agreement with Growing Mid Wales to provide business parks across Powys and Ceredigion with access to full-fibre, gigabit-capable broadband connectivity. The Business Park FTTP Project is part of the GBP 110 million Growing Mid Wales Digital Programme and wider Mid Wales Growth Deal. The contract will also see BT provide digital skills support for SMEs across Mid Wales. 

IRELAND 11:14

FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reach 1.09 million in Q1 - ComReg

The total number of FTTP subscriber lines in Ireland reached 1.09 million in Q1 2026, to account for 62 percent of all fixed broadband subscriber lines, according to the latest quarterly communications market data from regulator ComReg. Total fixed broadband subscriber lines reached 1.77 million, up 4 percent from Q1 2025. FTTP is available to 86 percent of all Irish premises, with gigabit broadband available to 91 percent.

KUWAIT 11:11

Oman and Kuwait sign MoU on cybersecurity and standards

Kuwait and Oman have signed a new cybersecurity MoU to strengthen cooperation in threat intelligence sharing, joint training programmes, incident response and critical infrastructure protection, The Observer reported. It also lays the groundwork for future collaboration in AI-powered cyber defence, encryption technologies, and unified security standards across the GCC region. The deals were signed at the eleventh session of the Oman-Kuwait joint committee, co-chaired by Omani foreign minister Sayyid Badr bi

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