Telecommunications

US and China sanctions are creating compliance challenges for African businesses operating in industries like mining, banking, and energy. Analysts warn that overlapping measures from both nations complicate operations for companies engaged with both economies.

The Nigerian stock market recorded a N3.2 trillion gain for investors this week, driven by renewed interest in banking, telecommunications, and oil and gas stocks.

A potential deal between the U.S. and Iran to end sanctions could strengthen Iran's Revolutionary Guards, a group considered a terrorist organization by the U.S. and its allies. The Guards have built a commercial empire in sectors like oil, construction, and shipping.

A telecommunications CEO warns that Europe faces significant vulnerability due to U.S. dominance in satellite technology and artificial intelligence, highlighting the risk of non-state actors like Starlink having the power to control continental connectivity. The warning underscores Europe's dependence on American companies for critical infrastructure.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to ban 21% of its accredited test labs, as revealed by an analysis that maps all the affected laboratories. The action highlights regulatory changes impacting compliance testing in the telecommunications sector.

The article details the author's experience building a homemade PBX (Private Branch Exchange) system in 2002, sharing technical insights and challenges. It includes links to the original website and Hacker News discussion, though the latter has no comments.