Airtel Africa Foundation grants full fellowships to 20 Ugandan tech students
UGANDA 12:40

Airtel Africa Foundation grants full fellowships to 20 Ugandan tech students

The Airtel Africa Foundation has awarded full undergraduate fellowships to 20 exceptional first-year Ugandan students as part of an initiative to cultivate future technology and innovation leaders across the country. It targets those studying information technology, computer science, software engineering, cyber security, data science and artificial intelligence in the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants must be new entrants who hold Ugandan nationality, meet university entry requirements with at least two p

Huawei runs 2026 Women in Tech scheme in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 12:34

Huawei runs 2026 Women in Tech scheme in South Africa

Huawei South Africa has begun the sixth edition of its Women in Tech Digital Skills Development Programme, bringing together 50 female entrepreneurs and public-sector leaders for a three-day summit focusing on artificial intelligence, technology leadership and business expansion. Huawei South Africa deputy CEO Charles Cheng said technological innovation achieves true value only when it creates access, strengthens enterprises and opens new economic avenues, noting the critical need for women entrepreneurs to

Communication behaviour of Dutch consumers 2026-JUL
NETHERLANDS 12:31

Communication behaviour of Dutch consumers 2026-JUL

This report answers the core question: To which extend do Dutch consumers use traditional and OTT services to communicate with each other? The report provides insights into how people communicate, both for personal and business use. These insights are shown for different age groups and by gender. Technologies reported are fixed line calls, mobile calls, email, SMS, messaging via an app, calls via an app and video calls. Survey is from the period July-2026. The reports also shows the use of the most common communication apps in the Netherlands.

Egypt launches biometric verification and e-signature platform for digital services
EGYPT 12:29

Egypt launches biometric verification and e-signature platform for digital services

Egypt's ICT ministry and the Ministry of Interior have established the regulatory framework, infrastructure and integration platform required for national biometric verification and e-signature services. The unified platform secures personal data while streamlining citizen access to digital government services. It has been deployed alongside the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), digital products provider CyShield and licensed e-sign

E& debuts first AI-powered enterprise laptop in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 12:17

E& debuts first AI-powered enterprise laptop in UAE

UAE telecommunications group E& has introduced the 'AI Laptop by E&', its first dedicated artificial intelligence enterprise device featuring built-in, local processing optimised for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Series processors. It runs built-in large language models (LLMs) and edge AI directly on the hardware without relying on cloud connectivity. By processing complex AI workloads locally and offline, the laptop delivers low latency while ensuring strict data sovereignty, privacy and enterprise-grade securit

U Mobile to deploy 5G services across 15 A1H hospitals in Malaysia
MALAYSIA 12:09

U Mobile to deploy 5G services across 15 A1H hospitals in Malaysia

Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed a contract with Asia OneHealthcare Group (A1H) to deploy its Ultra5G In-Building Coverage (IBC) across the Group's hospitals nationwide. The initial phase of the rollout will cover 15 hospitals, including Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) and selected Columbia Asia hospitals. SJMC is the first hospital under this partnership to officially go live with U Mobile's 5G network.

STL transitions Maharashtra fibre plants to wind and solar enegy
INDIA 12:08

STL transitions Maharashtra fibre plants to wind and solar enegy

Sterlite Technologies (STL) has shifted electricity procured by some of its domestic manufacturing plants to renewable wind and solar generation. The India-headquartered firm said the transition from conventional fossil fuels covered four of its manufacturing plants in the Indian state of Maharashtra. "Greener" energy sourcing is expected to cut overall Scope 2 carbon emissions in the participating plants by around 65 percent. The initiative is enabled through a partnership with a local power supplier, Maha

Fastweb + Vodafone expands digital skills training via Italy's AppLi platform
ITALY 12:02

Fastweb + Vodafone expands digital skills training via Italy's AppLi platform

Italian operator Fastweb + Vodafone has made courses from its Fastweb Digital Academy available on AppLi, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies' AI-powered jobseeker platform run with INPS. The goal is to widen access to digital education and boost skills by integrating the academy's training catalogue into the public service used across Italy.

Vision Net switches on Montana's 800 Gbps-capable Discovery Network
UNITED STATES 11:58

Vision Net switches on Montana's 800 Gbps-capable Discovery Network

Regional data infrastructure operator Vision Net has announced the launch of its Discovery Network, a US fibre backbone upgrade which supports distributed edge AI workloads in the state of Montana. Rob Worden, Vision Net's CEO and president, says the future of AI is not solely about hyperscale data centres, but also requires adding capacity to state-level infrastructure to connect edge data centres closer to where people live, work, learn and innovate.

Elisa refinances EUR 300 mln bond maturing September 2027
FINLAND 11:46

Elisa refinances EUR 300 mln bond maturing September 2027

Elisa said it has signed a committed EUR 300 million credit facility to refinance a EUR 300 million bond maturing in September 2027. The annual coupon rate of the bond maturing 2027 is 0.25 percent. The facility can be drawn within an agreed period up to the maturity date, which is August 2029.

TDC Brands H1 revenue edges up slightly as EBITDA dips 2%
DENMARK 11:40

TDC Brands H1 revenue edges up slightly as EBITDA dips 2%

Danish service provider TDC Brands said its positive development continued in the first half of 2026 with growth in service revenue and strong progress within fibre. Service revenue rose by 0.5 percent. EBITDA dipped by nearly 2 percent, in line with expectations as the company continued its targeted investments for growth During the second quarter, it changed its name from Nuuday, returning to the well-known TDC branding to clarify its association with consumer arm YouSee and business division TDC Erhverv.

Italy consumer and business confidence inch up in August
ITALY 11:31

Italy consumer and business confidence inch up in August

Italy's business and consumer confidence climbed for the second straight month in August, according to the latest report from national statistics office Istat. Overall business sentiment across the manufacturing, retail, construction and market services sectors rose to 96.9 from 95.6 the previous month thanks to improvements in all areas, led by market services confidence (98.2 to 99.5).

AFRICA 11:06

MTN Group considers pursuing banking licences in mobile lending push

MTN Group is exploring banking licences in key markets to fund lending directly from its own balance sheet, Reuters reported citing CEO Ralph Mupita. He said MTN is experiencing strong momentum in its advanced offerings, including payments, e-commerce and particularly lending, which he identified as the primary engine for future expansion. The group currently relies on banking partners to issue loans but is now evaluating full banking licences in markets with substantial customer bases and high wallet activ

AUSTRALIA 11:03

DigitalBridge acquires Australian smart meter provider Plus ES

DigitalBridge, digital infrastructure investment group, has signed an agreement to acquire Australian smart meter provider Plus ES from Ausgrid Group. Plus ES has deployed around 2 million smart meters to date, with DigitalBridge planning to support the continued growth of the company. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. 

GERMANY 10:58

Schwarz Group to invest up to EUR 5.6 bln in data centre in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Germany's Schwarz Group said it plans to invest up to EUR 5.6 billion in building a data centre in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The site under consideration is located in an industrial park in the municipality of Dummerstorf. Technical specifications for the site, including the exact requirements for the configuration of cloud and AI microchips, have not yet been finalised.

SINGAPORE 10:46

Singapore debuts national guidelines for liquid cooling in tropical data centres

Singapore's IMDA media development authority said it has launched the world's first standard intended to support data centres in tropical climates adopting liquid cooling technologies. The Singapore Standard (SS) 726:2026 was jointly developed by the IMDA and Enterprise Singapore, in close consultation with the Singapore Standards Council and industry stakeholders. Tropical conditions such as humidity and high temperature present additional challenges for liquid-cooled data centres, including potential corr

GLOBAL 10:42

Enghouse promotes corporate controller ahead of CFO Medved's departure

Enghouse Systems has announced the upcoming departure of its chief financial officer Rob Medved. Medved will leave the company after it publishes in third quarter financial statements, expected in early September. Effective from this date, Enghouse has promoted its current corporate controller, Vinh Lien, to assume the role of vice president for finance. Enghouse believes that Lien's commitment to financial and operational excellence make her the right candidate to take over the finance department next mont

FINLAND 10:29

Telia Finland offers security-classified services combined with Insta VPN and Gateway

Telia Finland has tied up with Finnish company Insta to offer its secure network connections and security-classified data centre services combined with Insta's VPN and Gateway services. The package is particularly suited to the requirements of authorities, defence, critical infrastructure operators and other organisations handling classified information, both in Finland and in NATO member countries.

BAHRAIN 10:14

Seef Properties signs deal with BNet for mall fibre infrastructure

Seef Properties has signed a contract with Bahrain Network (BNet) to install an integrated fibre infrastructure in the redevelopment of Seef Mall in the Seef district. By expanding its digital connectivity, the company aims to upgrade tenant operations, elevate the visitor experience, and support Bahrain's national initiative to build world-class telecommunications infrastructure across key commercial districts.

JORDAN 10:12

Orange Jordan and PSUT renew partnership to accredit coding academy

Orange Jordan and Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) have renewed their strategic training agreement for an additional three years, extending their partnership through 2029. The collaboration aims to strengthen digital skills, empower youth, and enhance workforce readiness for the evolving labor market.

GLOBAL 10:10

Aviat meets FY sales objective as Q4 revenues climb almost 5%

Aviat Networks reported a twelve-month turnover up 1.2 percent for its fiscal year to 03 July, arriving within the parameters of its revised USD 428-440 million guidance. Group revenues rose to USD 439.7 million in FY26 from USD 434.6 million in FY25, fuelled by higher sales in North America (+6%), MEA (+17.3%), and Europe (+32.6%). Fiscal Q4 sales were 4.8 percent higher year-on-year at USD 120.9 million.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 10:08

UAE approves Starlink satellite internet licence

The UAE's Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has issued a ten-year General Space Services License to Starlink Satellite Communications, authorising it to build, operate and manage a satellite network for broadband internet services across the UAE. The initiative diversifies internet connectivity, strengthens national network resilience during disruptions, and expands coverage for critical sectors such as maritime, aviation, energy, logistics, and emergency response, the TD

UNITED KINGDOM 10:08

Google agrees settlement to end UK app developers lawsuit

Google has agreed to pay GBP 260 million to settle a GBP 1 billion compensation claim from UK Android app developers. The class action claim was led by Professor Barry Rodger, a leading competition law academic, and accused Google of abusing its dominant market position to ensure that the Play Store is the only place for UK app developers to sell/market apps for Android devices. 

AFRICA 10:04

Microsoft names new country lead for East Africa

Microsoft appointed Angela Nganga as its new Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of Microsoft's Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, Nganga brings expertise in public policy, strategic business development, stakeholder management, and digital transformation to the role.

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