Latest Connectivity News

Vodafone Group Plc’s 2026 Annual Report reveals a transformative year marked by the full consolidation of VodafoneThree UK after a landmark merger, acquisition of Telekom Romania and Skaylink, and a planned controlling stake in Safaricom. The Group achieved strong financial results, increased dividends, and reinforced ESG commitments across Europe and Africa.

South Port New Zealand is navigating a significant leadership transition with CEO Nigel Gear stepping down after 8.5 years, replaced by port veteran Derek Nind, while Chair Philip Cory-Wright plans retirement. The company reports strong trading momentum, aiming for a record full year despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Oceania Healthcare Limited has delivered a standout FY26 with 16% higher sales, 20% EBITDA growth, and a 19% reduction in net debt, setting the stage for positive cash flow in FY27 despite no dividend declared this year.

A landmark regulatory agreement between Canada and Alberta suspends federal emissions abatement deadlines and establishes a stable carbon pricing framework, enhancing KALiNA Power’s Alberta projects and data centre opportunities.

Papyrus Australia has fulfilled a critical contract milestone by delivering 200 biodegradable Collar Keeper product samples to TBS Mining Solutions, enabling the next phase of product testing despite a slight delay.

Island Pharmaceuticals has appointed Raymond Taylor, a former BioCryst executive with deep Galidesivir expertise and US government funding experience, to accelerate development and procurement efforts for its broad-spectrum antiviral amid rising viral threats.

Lion Rock Minerals has brought in a seasoned leadership team from Sierra Rutile to spearhead development at its Minta Rutile and Monazite Project in Cameroon, supported by a $2 million capital raise.

Patagonia Lithium’s latest packer tests at Formentera Well Seven reveal promising lithium brine quality and flow, suggesting potential expansion of its mineral resource.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals has locked in a $1.5 million secured loan facility with RELI Capital to shore up working capital and support its FY26 strategy, using its Yaringa dairy farm as collateral.

Mach7 Technologies has secured a five-year, A$1.7 million subscription contract with US teleradiology provider AMRADNET, slashing deployment time from 12 months to just 45 days.

ION Video has appointed former Apple executive Kelli Richards as its inaugural Advisory Board member, aiming to leverage her Silicon Valley connections and media tech expertise to accelerate commercialisation.

88 Energy is gearing up to drill its Augusta-1 exploration well in Alaska’s North Slope, targeting a stacked oil resource estimated at 133.7 million barrels gross unrisked. The company has secured key operational assets and is progressing farm-out talks to share drilling risks ahead of the planned Q1 2027 spud.