NAM-CSIRT says Namibian cyber events rise 57% in Q2
NAMIBIA 08:35

NAM-CSIRT says Namibian cyber events rise 57% in Q2

The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), operating under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), has reported a sharp increase in cyber vulnerabilities and threats during the second quarter.From April to June, the unit detected 513,921 cyber vulnerabilities across the country's digital ecosystem, up 39.8 percent surge from the previous quarter. Detected cyber events rose by 56.7 percent to 161,547 incidents.

Tap & Go launches Single Use Card in Hong Kong
HONG KONG 08:34

Tap & Go launches Single Use Card in Hong Kong

Tap & Go, a digital wallet service operated by HKT, has introduced a Single Use Card for consumers in Hong Kong. This card is designed to provide enhanced security for online transactions to protect users against fraud. Customers can manage their account, set spending limits, and generate these Single-Use Virtual Mastercards directly through the Tap & Go mobile app on their smartphones.

Microsoft tests free Xbox game streaming with ads
GLOBAL 08:20

Microsoft tests free Xbox game streaming with ads

Microsoft has launched a test of free game streaming, supported by advertising. Open to people in its Xbox Insiders programme, they can stream games they own for free, after watching a short series of ads before the game. The sessions are limited to one hour before new ads appear. 

Zain launches Saudi Arabia's first commercial 5G+ network
SAUDI ARABIA 08:19

Zain launches Saudi Arabia's first commercial 5G+ network

Zain KSA has begun the commercial rollout of 5G-Advanced (5G+), making it the first operator in Saudi Arabia to bring the next-generation technology to market. This builds on its previous milestone as the first to deploy a commercial 5G Standalone (5G SA) network in the kingdom. The new 5G+ network delivers ultra-fast speeds, reduced latency and enhanced reliability for bandwidth-heavy applications and also optimises indoor coverage, maintains network efficiency in high-density environments and improves bat

Open Fiber showcases future network advances in EU-backed RESTART programme
ITALY 08:17

Open Fiber showcases future network advances in EU-backed RESTART programme

Italy's Open Fiber said it has led research into next-generation telecommunications under the RESTART programme, an EU-funded initiative that concluded its reporting phase on 30 June. Backed by EUR 116 million from the NextGenerationEU fund under Italy's PNRR recovery plan, RESTART brought together 135 partners across 32 projects to explore future network architectures and services, delivering advances ranging from quantum-secure networks to edge computing and fibre-based sensing,

MTN Ghana launches Smart Home fibre broadband
GHANA 08:10

MTN Ghana launches Smart Home fibre broadband

MTN Ghana has brought out a residential broadband service called Smart Home to provide fast, stable connectivity for families, students, remote workers and entrepreneurs. MTN's chief home officer, Richard Acheampong, said launching home fibre broadband aligns with his company's commitment to bridge the digital divide. He said the service will meet the demands of modern households where multiple devices are connected simultaneously, such as "smart" TVs, laptops, security cameras and gaming consoles.

Cognizant, Gulf Edge strike AI partnership deal in Thailand
THAILAND 08:07

Cognizant, Gulf Edge strike AI partnership deal in Thailand

Cognizant and Gulf Edge have signed a partnership deal designed to accelerate AI adoption across Thailand. By combining sovereign digital infrastructure with AI engineering and enterprise transformation capabilities, Gulf Edge and Cognizant intend to help organizations deploy AI at scale.

RingCentral raises dividend after Q2 earnings triple
GLOBAL 08:06

RingCentral raises dividend after Q2 earnings triple

RingCentral announced a 67 percent increase in its quarterly dividend after its Q2 net earnings tripled. The company said it was seeing strong take-up of its AI tools for customer communications, driving better-than-forecast results in the quarter. Revenues rose 5.9 percent year-on-year to USD 657 million, and the operating margin improved to 7.7 percent from 6.0 percent a year ago. The net profit increased to USD 0.45 per share from USD 0.14 a year earlier, and the free cash flow was 24.8 percent higher at

Zain Bahrain Q2 net profit rises 1% as revenue falls 4%
BAHRAIN 07:53

Zain Bahrain Q2 net profit rises 1% as revenue falls 4%

Zain Bahrain said its net profit increased by 1.4 percent to BHD 1.39 million for the three months ended 30 June from BHD 1.37 million in the same period in 2025. Basic and diluted earnings per share remained unchanged at BHD 0.04. Revenue fell 3.9 percent to BHD 19.46 million from BHD 20.24 million, primarily due to ongoing regional macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Despite top-line pressure, operational efficiency lifted quarterly EBITDA by 1.7 percent to BHD 5.81 million from BHD 5.71 million.

Du revenue rises 5% in Q2
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 07:49

Du revenue rises 5% in Q2

UAE-based operator Du said its revenues grew by 4.6 percent year-on-year to AED 4.1 billion in the second quarter ended June amid strong growth in core service revenues and targeted customer value propositions. EBITDA rose by 9.2 percent to AED 2.0 billion, with the EBITDA margin improving by 2.0 points year-on-year to 48.8 percent. The uplift was fuelled by a stronger gross margin, benefiting from the product mix.

Fastweb+Vodafone opens Milan Innovation Hub
SPAIN 07:46

Fastweb+Vodafone opens Milan Innovation Hub

Fastweb+Vodafone has inaugurated an Innovation Hub at SmartCityLab in Milan, becoming the telecommunications sector's sole partner in the facility managed by a PwC-led consortium. The move is part of the operator's strategy to invest in innovation and support Italian startups and businesses, complementing its NeXXt Ventures corporate venturing programme focused on strategic investment, incubation and collaboration.

Ethio Telecom FY revenue rises 33%
ETHIOPIA 07:34

Ethio Telecom FY revenue rises 33%

Ethio Telecom has reported a 33.2 percent year-over-year revenue increase for the fiscal year ending June to ETB 215.82 billion. The state-owned operator said EBITDA rose 51.9 percent to ETB 38.7 billion and operating profit climbed 47.5 percent to ETB 30 billion. Data and internet services accounted for 31.1 percent of revenue, officially mobile voice services, which contributed 23.5 percent.

KENYA 07:27

Kenyan government invites feedback on draft AI policy by 04 August

The Kenyan ICT ministry is inviting feedback by 04 August on the draft Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies Policy. The National AI Strategy 2025–2030 seeks to establish Kenya as a leading digital hub while establishing ethical and adaptive regulatory safeguards. Stakeholders including academia, civil society, industry leaders, researchers, tech start-ups and government institutions are being asked for their input.

BELGIUM 07:26

Proximus, Telenet win competition clearance for FTTH cooperation

Belgium's leading ISPs Proximus and Telenet have received clearance from the Belgian competition authority to proceed with their planned cooperation on rolling out FTTP in the north of the country. The deal between their respective network arms Fiberklaar and Wyre is expected to help accelerate the roll-out of gigabit internet services, at lower cost. The plan is expected to cover over 2 million premises with fibre, most by 2029 and the rest by 2037. 

MEXICO 07:24

Televisa sales fall 3% in Q3, posts net loss on higher taxes

Mexican broadcaster and telecommunications operator Grupo Televisa reported revenues of MXN 14.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, down 3.0 percent year on year for the second straight quarter due to higher taxes coupled with subscriber losses at its Sky-branded satellite TV unit. The company also posted a net loss of MXN 497.4 million compared to a net profit of MXN 474.5 million a year earlier, reflecting a lower share of income from its Spanish-language media venture TelevisaUnivision.

ITALY 07:03

TIM finalises first tranche of EUR 400 mln share buyback

Telecom Italia (TIM) said it has completed the first tranche of a share buyback programme worth up to EUR 400 million. Since launching the scheme on 27 May, the company acquired a total of 14 million ordinary shares, equal to around 0.66 percent of the share capital for a total consideration of EUR 108.98 million. TIM previously said the shares will be used to service existing remuneration and incentive plans.

JAPAN 07:02

Furukawa Electric partners Vecima on FTTH products for Japan's cable operators

Furukawa Electric has partnered with Canadian broadband technology vendor Vecima Networks to supply next-generation fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) products to Japan's cable television market. Under the agreement, Furukawa Electric will become a preferred partner for Vecima's FTTH portfolio in Japan, initially supplying 10G-EPON access products with a roadmap extending to 50G-PON.

EUROPE 07:01

EU reinstates ePrivacy derogation to allow online checks for child sexual abuse material

The EU has agreed to re-instate a system for voluntary screening of online messages to root out child sexual abuse material on major internet platforms. The temporary measure, which provides online platforms with an exemption from the ePrivacy directive protecting personal communications, aims to protect children while a more permanent law is negotiated. The derogation will be valid until 08 April 2028 under the decision approved by the Council of the EU, made up of representatives of the member states.

GLOBAL 06:49

Google adds selfie video option for account log-in

Google is adding facial recognition to its accepted means of sign-in for a Google Account. That means people can use their phone, taking a selfie video to verify their identity and access their account. 

GLOBAL 06:48

Ford selects Apple Maps for upcoming EV navigation system

Apple and Ford confirmed that Apple Maps will be integrated into the latter's upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform via Apple's new MapKit for Automotive software. The move will embed Apple's navigation system directly into in-car displays starting in 2027, offering turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, natural language guidance and enhanced search functions.

GLOBAL 06:47

Arrcus and UfiSpace integrate open Ethernet networking for AMD AI infrastructure

Hyperscale software developer Arrcus and open disaggregated networking hardware provider UfiSpace have integrated Arrcus's ArcOS network operating system with UfiSpace open networking switches to provide a pre-validated Ethernet networking platform for AI infrastructure based on AMD processors and accelerators. The companies said the solution combines UfiSpace switches using Broadcom Tomahawk and Trident silicon with Arrcus's ArcOS, and has been integrated with Giga Computing's GIGAPOD modular AI cluster ba

GLOBAL 06:44

Intel sales surge 25% in Q2, strongest growth in over 15 years

Intel reported second-quarter revenues up 25 percent year-on-year to USD 16.1 billion, its highest growth in over 15 years. The higher volumes pushed its gross margin to 40.4 percent from 27.5 percent a year ago, and the operating result was a positive margin of 11.1 percent. Intel said it was benefiting from the demand for AI compute products, while the restructuring of the past year drove improved production efficiency and yields. The company forecast further strong growth in Q3, with revenues of USD 15.8

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:55

Seoul High Court cancels SKT's KRW 16.8 bn fine over 5G advertising

A Seoul High Court has cancelled a KRW 16.8 billion fine imposed on SK Telecom (SKT) over misleading 5G advertising, while upholding findings that the advertising was exaggerated, according to Newsis, citing court proceedings. The court ruled that the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) had incorrectly calculated the period of the alleged violation when determining the fine. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:53

KT opens Galaxy Z series experience spaces across South Korea

Korea Telecom (KT) is operating dedicated experience spaces for Samsung's new Galaxy Z series at three flagship stores and six regional locations across South Korea, allowing customers to test selected features of the Galaxy Z Flip8 and Galaxy Z Fold8. The flagship experience spaces are located at KT Onmari in Gwanghwamun, KT Avenue and Hongdae Adshop Plus. Visitors can complete missions using features including the Galaxy Z Flip8's Flex Window and the Galaxy Z Fold8's Dual Recording and My Fancam functions

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