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A Major Milestone for Ghana’s Digital Future Ghana is set to play a pivotal role in Africa’s digital landscape by hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2025 (AIS’25) from September 29 to October 3, 2025, in Accra. This significant event coincides with a major milestone—30 years of the Internet in Ghana. It highlights the country's pioneering efforts in driving digital transformation across the continent. The summit will focus on the theme: “A Resilient Internet Ecosystem for an Innovative Digital Africa.” This theme underscores the urgent need for strong, secure, and forward-thinking internet infrastructure throughout Africa. The event aims to bring together key players in the digital space to address challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. AIS’25 is being co-hosted by the National Communications Authority and Ghana Dot Com Limited, with support from the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation. The summit is organized by the African Network Operators Grou...

Australia's Digital Vulnerability and the Path to Sovereignty Australia is facing a critical juncture in its digital infrastructure, with experts warning that the nation risks an internet and communications blackout if it fails to capitalize on becoming a major data center hub. A former Australian Defence Force (ADF) Brigadier turned academic, Professor Ian Langford, has raised concerns about the country’s reliance on just 15 undersea cables for 99% of its international data traffic. These cables support essential services such as banking, stock markets, emergency response systems, defense communications, and even streaming platforms like Netflix. Professor Langford highlighted the potential threat posed by malicious foreign actors, such as China, which could disrupt this crucial infrastructure. Such an attack could plunge Australia into digital darkness, leading to massive financial losses on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). He emphasized the need for Australia to build...

Addressing the Crisis of Telecom Infrastructure Sabotage in Nigeria Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is facing a growing threat from infrastructure sabotage, prompting telecom providers to explore new strategies for protecting critical assets. As the industry grapples with an alarming rise in attacks on equipment, stakeholders are now considering the establishment of a dedicated fund to support preventive measures and enhance security across the sector. A recent meeting organized by the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) brought together key players in the telecom industry. The event aimed to address the urgent need for better safeguards against the increasing incidents of vandalism and theft that are disrupting services nationwide. During the conference, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) highlighted the severity of the problem. According to Dr. Aminu Maida, execut...