MTN South Africa launches AI-powered job platform
AFRICA 14:18

MTN South Africa launches AI-powered job platform

MTN South Africa says it's advancing its commitment to digital and economic inclusion by introducing an AI-enabled Job Board to the MTN Skills Academy. In a statement issued to mark International Youth Day, MTN said the new feature brings job opportunities, high-demand courses, and personalized skills guidance together onto a single platform. Available across eleven MTN Skills Academy markets, the Job Board features regional job listings and uses algorithmic recommendations based on each candidate's backgro

Smart Zambia Institute partners with Cisco to offer free training to youth
ZAMBIA 12:52

Smart Zambia Institute partners with Cisco to offer free training to youth

The Smart Zambia Institute, in partnership with Cisco Networking Academy, is offering free technology training to young Zambians through its 2026 Skills Programme. Targeting Grade Ten to Twelve learners and recent school leavers, the initiative provides beginner-friendly courses in cybersecurity and computer networking. Participants can study online at their own pace and earn industry-recognized digital badges to boost their CVs and LinkedIn profiles. No prior experience is required.

Verda appoints CFO
EUROPE 09:50

Verda appoints CFO

Verda, the company previously known as DataCrunch, has announced its appointment of Mikko Einio as chief financial officer. The European cloud AI provider said Einio has over 20 years of experience at Morgan Stanley and Nokia. The appointment follows a period of rapid growth for Verda as it reached an annualised revenue run rate of approximately USD 120 million in June 2026, representing tenfold growth over the preceding eighteen months.

Angolan President reshuffles Inacom board of directors
ANGOLA 09:35

Angolan President reshuffles Inacom board of directors

Angolan President Joao Lourenco has dissolved and reconstituted the five-member board of directors at the Angolan Institute of Communications (Inacom). Joaquim Domingos Muhongo retains his position as chairman, with Ana Frederica Carrolo de Matos and Osvaldo Adao Monteiro also reappointed as executive directors. The remaining executive positions have been filled by newly appointed members Ngudya Wendell Rodrigues Dias de Sousa and Diazola Lunda, who succeed Paulo Jorge Paiva and Dedaldina Raimundo Manuel.

One NZ announces internal executive promotions
NEW ZEALAND 09:28

One NZ announces internal executive promotions

One NZ has made two internal Executive changes as it prepares to welcome new CEO Nick Judd at end-August. Kieran Byrne, currently Chief Technology Officer (CTO), has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO); with Sharina Nisha, currently GM Business Transformation, promoted to CTO. It has also appointed Sonia Fernandez as Chief People Officer from end-August. 

Vi announces board and management changes
INDIA 08:12

Vi announces board and management changes

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced that its board of directors approved several changes to the company's board of directors and management team. Ashwani Windlass and Neena Gupta will step down as Vi independent directors after completing their second terms. Windlass will leave the board on 30 August, while Gupta's term will end on 16 September.

Ooredoo Kuwait organises expert learning sessions to foster employee upskilling
KUWAIT 11 AUG

Ooredoo Kuwait organises expert learning sessions to foster employee upskilling

Ooredoo Kuwait has launched 'Beyond the Role', an educational series aimed at broadening employee perspectives and instilling a culture of continuous learning. Designed to extend professional growth past day-to-day duties, the initiative equips teams with broader industry insights to navigate an evolving global landscape. Functioning as an interactive knowledge-sharing hub, Beyond the Role connects employees directly with leading subject-matter experts. Through open dialogue and collaborative learning, the

Vertiv to expand operations in Ireland, creating up to 300 new jobs
IRELAND 11 AUG

Vertiv to expand operations in Ireland, creating up to 300 new jobs

Vertiv, global provider of critical digital infrastructure, plans to extend its manufacturing and testing operations in Ireland, creating up to 300 new jobs. It will submit an application with Donegal County Council to expand its Letterkenny facility by an additional 7,000 sq mt. The investment is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.

Advantai Group announces two senior exec appointments
AUSTRALIA 11 AUG

Advantai Group announces two senior exec appointments

Advantai Group, Australian technology enabler behind the Fastter, Staqr and Prvidr brands, has announced the appointment of Julian Dell as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Staqr, and Ben Dobbin as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Prvidr. The appointments come as the group looks to continue expanding its presence across Australia and New Zealand, building on a long-term alliance with Optus and exclusive partnership with One NZ.

Turk Telekom appoints assistant GM for communications, TV and digital platforms
TURKEY 11 AUG

Turk Telekom appoints assistant GM for communications, TV and digital platforms

Turk Telekom has appointed Arif Sancaktaroglu in the newly created position of communications, TV, and digital platforms assistant general manager. This new role is designed to bring Turk Telekom's communications, brand, media, TV, and digital platform activities under a single roof with an integrated approach. Sancaktaroglu previously served as Turk Telekom's corporate communications director.

Mavenir appoints ex-Nokia software specialist to lead neocloud diversification, forward deployment
GLOBAL 11 AUG

Mavenir appoints ex-Nokia software specialist to lead neocloud diversification, forward deployment

Mavenir has hired the former Nokia product manager Jitin Bhandari as executive vice president for forward deployment engineering. Bhandari will also lead on Mavenir's platform entry in the neocloud segment, selling software tools and cloud-native expertise to operators of GPU-specialised data infrastructure. The forward deployment brief involves establishing a dedicated practice to forge strong developer ties with Mavenir's core telecoms client base as well as growth activity with neocloud operators.

BWS IoT names global VP of sales
BRAZIL 10 AUG

BWS IoT names global VP of sales

BWS IoT has appointed Pedro Braga Machado as Global Vice President of Sales to spearhead its international expansion strategy across Latin America and other high-growth markets. He will focus on scaling the company's footprint in IoT connectivity, telemetry, asset tracking, and management solutions. At 3DTracking, he served as Head of Sales for the British IoT firm, directing its market entry into Brazil and expansion across Mercosur. Machado also managed sales expansion for RedGPS across Brazil, Paraguay,

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10 AUG

MTS automates technical work with FSM

Russian operator MTS said that it plans to improve its technical maintenance processes for telecom infrastructure by switching to the unified digital system FSM (Field Service Management). Work on its implementation has started in order to optimise and automate the logistics of field teams, speed up the maintenance of equipment and response to incidents, and also reduce the time for preparing technical documentation by 10 percent.

UGANDA 10 AUG

Raxio appoints general manager for Uganda

Raxio Group has appointed Dennis Kahindi as general manager for Uganda. Kahindi has over 20 years of technology and telecommunications leadership at Huawei, Microsoft, Oracle, Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Airtel Uganda. Kahindi said he was drawn to Raxio because of its dedicated goal of building a pan-African digital infrastructure platform at an unprecedented scale.  As governments and businesses increasingly prioritize keeping critical data and digital services secure within their borders, advanced

BRAZIL 10 AUG

Brazil's Avanza appoints CFO

Brazilian telecom holding group Avanza Participacoes, which integrates operators Altarede, Amo and K2 Telecom, appointed Daniel Mangueira Lopes as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment coincides with efforts to consolidate the group's regional operations across the Southeast and assess strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to expand its footprint across B2C, B2B, wholesale, and digital services. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience across financial management, corporate restr

UNITED STATES 10 AUG

Fusion Connect appoints CFO as Interim CEO

Fusion Connect, US provider of managed communications, cloud and connectivity solutions, announced the appointment of CFO Brian McClinntock as Interim CEO with immediate effect. He takes over from Bill Wignall, who has been CEO since 2024 and is leaving to pursue other interests. McClintock will work with Fusion Connect's management to implement the operating plan approved by the Board. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 10 AUG

Kakao workers approve new wage deal with 6.3% pay hike

Korean internet group Kakao has reached a pay deal with unions, after a three-month dispute. The deal including a 6.3 percent rise in annual pay and KRW 3 million (USD 2,100) bonus was approved in a vote by members, the union told Yonhap news agency. 

GLOBAL 10 AUG

Intel selects Marvell's Jarnac to head global sales

Intel said it has appointed Marvell's Dean Jarnac to serve as its chief sales officer and executive vice president from September. Jarnac, currently CSO and executive VP with Marvell, will take global oversight across Intel's sales operation, aiming to bolster customer ties and go-to-market activity in portfolios including data centres, AI, networking and ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits). Jarnac will report directly to Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan. His appointment comes as Intel's current chief re

UNITED STATES 10 AUG

US govt proposes FCC chair's senior counsel as new FCC commissioner

The US government has proposed Danielle Thumann Severs as a new commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission, filling the vacancy left by Nathan Simington. If approved by the Senate, she will finish the five-year term started in July 2024. Thumann is already employed at the FCC, as senior counsel to the FCC chairman Brendan Carr. 

GLOBAL 7 AUG

Vecima hands president brief to existing COO and names first chief product officer

Vecima Networks' chief operating officer Clay McCreery has taken on the role of president alongside his existing operations remit as part of a leadership realignment. Sumit Kamar will continue to head the business as CEO but will cede the title of president to McCreery, and Vecima has also named Ryan Nicometo as its first chief product officer.

CANADA 7 AUG

Tech Mahindra opens new Innovation Hub in Toronto

Tech Mahindra, global technology consulting and digital solutions provider, has officially opened its new Toronto Innovation Hub, strengthening its long-term commitment to Canada. The new facility will support faster collaboration between Tech Mahindra, customers, academic institutions and industry partners. It will support the group's 2,200-strong workforce in Canada, putting AI and continuous learning at the heart of skills and service development.

SWITZERLAND 7 AUG

Swisscom overhauls Swiss management to mirror Italian business

Swisscom is overhauling its governance structure in its main market Switzerland to mirror the model in place for Vodafone Italia acquired in 2024. Like the Italian business, Swisscom has appointed a dedicated CEO, Dirk Wierzbitzki, and CFO, Rolf Stettler, for its Swiss operations, effective from 01 January 2027. Wierzbitzki has been with Swisscom since 2010 and leads the Residential Customers division since 2016 as a member of the Swisscom Switzerland Executive Committee. He previously held various leadersh

MALDIVES 7 AUG

Ooredoo Maldives appoints new board members and company secretary

Ooredoo Maldives has restructured its leadership board with the appointment of a new chairman, two non-executive directors, and a company secretary, effective 1 August. In the changes, Ahmad Abdulaziz A A Al-Naema, Ooredoo group's regional CEO for North Africa and Asia, takes on the role of chairman and independent, non-executive director. Former Ooredoo Maldives CEO Khalid Hassan M A Al-Hamadi joins the board as a non-independent, non-executive director, alongside Ooredoo group chief procurement officer Sa

INDIA 6 AUG

Ciena appoints Malkani as head of India operations

Ciena has appointed Prashant Ramesh Malkani as vice-president and country leader for India. He reports to Amit Malik, Ciena's VP and general manager, Asia Pacific, Japan, and India. Malkani most recently served as head of Nokia India's Network Infrastructure business.

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