Sparkle, the University of Genoa and the SubOptic Foundation have launched the world’s first postgraduate programme dedicated to submarine communications and digital critical infrastructure, creating a new pathway to develop specialised talent for the rapidly growing subsea connectivity industry. The Second-Level Master in Digital Subsea Infrastructure (DSI) is a one-year programme designed to equip professionals…
Amazon Leo has filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking approval to deploy a constellation of up to 5,105 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites capable of delivering voice, messaging, data and emergency services directly to compatible mobile devices. The proposed Direct-to-Device (D2D) system is expected to begin deployment in 2028 and…
Lesotho has strengthened its national cybersecurity capabilities with the official launch of the LesCom Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) and the country’s first National Cybersecurity Forum (NCF), reinforcing efforts to build a secure and resilient digital economy. Launched by the Ministry of Information, Communications, Science, Technology and Innovation (MICSTI), the initiative is designed to…
Niger has reported significant progress in the digital transformation of its public administration, with more than 16,500 civil servant records digitised and 23,000 personnel files updated through the Integrated Human Resources Management System of the State and Payroll (SIGRHEP). The progress was presented by Minister of Public Service, Labour and Employment Aissatou Abdoulaye Tondi during…
Telecom Namibia has announced the extension of Armando Perny’s appointment as Acting Chief Executive Officer for a further six months, effective from August 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The extension is intended to provide leadership continuity as the state-owned telecommunications operator continues implementing its strategic priorities, strengthening operational performance and delivering reliable telecommunications services…
Vodafone Group has completed the £4.3 billion (€4.9 billion) acquisition of CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holding’s remaining 49% stake in VodafoneThree, taking full ownership of the UK telecommunications company. The transaction makes Vodafone the sole owner of VodafoneThree, the UK’s largest mobile operator and one of its fastest-growing broadband providers. The acquisition was fully funded…
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation (ADTF) has launched the 2026 Africa Deep Tech Challenge, introducing this year’s theme, “The Laptop LLM Challenge,” to encourage the development of offline artificial intelligence solutions built specifically for Africa. The competition challenges engineers, researchers, startups and AI innovators to develop large language models (LLMs) capable of running entirely offline…
Veeam Software has launched Veeam Data Cloud Vault Archive, a new archival cloud storage tier designed to help organizations securely retain backup data for the long term while reducing storage costs and strengthening cyber resilience. Designed to complete the backup data lifecycle, Veeam Vault Archive provides a lower-cost archive tier for aged backups, large unstructured…
