Sri Lanka Telecom Appoints Industry Veteran Riyaaz Rasheed as New CEO

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) has appointed Riyaaz Rasheed as its new CEO. A telecom veteran with 29 years of experience across Millicom, Etisalat, and Hutchison, Rasheed has also held senior leadership roles at Robi Axiata Bangladesh and Hayleys Group Sri Lanka. His appointment is expected to drive SLT’s growth and innovation as the company advances its digital transformation agenda.

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CST Announces the Participation of 21 Local and International companies in the Emerging Technologies Regulatory Sandbox’s Second Cohort

The Communications, Space and Technologies Commission (CST) announced the participation of 21 local and international companies in the second cohort of the Emerging Technologies Regulatory Sandbox (ETS). The sandbox supports entrepreneurs, promotes emerging technologies, and addresses regulatory challenges, targeting sectors like telecommunications, health, and energy with innovative solutions.

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Niger Completes 1,031 km of Fiber Backbone, Setting Stage for Regional Interconnection

Niger has completed 1,031 km of fiber for the Trans-Saharan Backbone, enabling future links to Benin, Nigeria, Chad, Algeria, and Burkina Faso. The project aims to enhance digital access, reduce connectivity costs, and secure international bandwidth via neighboring countries’ submarine cable networks, though interconnection timelines remain unclear.

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Moulay Ismail University Launches Technical Business Hub to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Moulay Ismail University has launched the Technical Business Hub (TBH), an incubator to help students transform their ideas into successful businesses. The event, attended by key figures from academia, business, and politics, also featured partnership agreements aimed at bridging academia and industry for practical entrepreneurial guidance.

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