Harold Bowa

Shaping Digital Horizons: UbuntuNet-Connect 2026

Events, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / March 16, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance and MAREN are pleased to announce the theme for UbuntuNet-Connect 2026, the 19th annual research and education networking conference for Eastern and Southern Africa. The conference will be held 29–30 October 2026 in Lilongwe, Malawi, hosted in collaboration with the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN). Each year, UbuntuNet-Connect brings together the region’s …

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UbuntuNet Alliance & Astria Learning Webinar Explores the Future of Higher Education!

Events, Partnership Programme / By / March 12, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance recently hosted a webinar as part of its growing UbuntuNet Alliance Partnership Programme, bringing together leaders and experts to discuss how African universities can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. The session formed part of the Alliance’s ongoing effort to connect its research and education community with innovative organizations …

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The Future-Proof University! A Webinar With Astria Learning | 6th March 2026

Partnership Programme / By / March 2, 2026

As part of the UbuntuNet Alliance Partnership Programme, which introduces value-added services and strategic collaborations that support NRENs and their member institutions beyond connectivity, UbuntuNet Alliance is convening an important leadership conversation on the future of African higher education in collaboration with Astria Learning. African higher education is at a critical turning point. While access …

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DOCiD™ Gets a Major Infrastructure Upgrade Through UbuntuNet Alliance Partnership

Partners / By / February 25, 2026

Nairobi, Kenya/Lilongwe, Malawi —Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) and the Ubuntu Alliance have signed an MoU to support TCC Africa’s  key Open Infrastructure program- The Africa PID Alliance. The primary objective of the MoU is to scale the Digital Object Container Identifer- DOCiD™   persistent identifier (PID) more accessible to research and cultural institutions across …

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AfricaConnect: receives a €40 million boost from the EU to expand digital infrastructure for Research and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

AfricaConnect / By / February 23, 2026

The European Union (EU) has granted an additional €40 million for the AfricaConnect project, under the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and research capabilities across Sub-Saharan Africa. The fourth phase has officially begun and the implementation has started. Following the strong foundation laid by the previous AfricaConnect phases since the start …

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MAREN Launches National Digital Repository

Library, MAREN, Open Access, Open Science / By / February 5, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance warmly applauds the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) on the successful launch of the National Repository to elevate Malawian research to global platforms. This milestone achievement underscores MAREN’s leadership and vision in making Malawi’s scholarly output more discoverable, accessible, and connected to the broader global research ecosystem. This initiative, made possible with …

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Call for Proposals and Registration now Open for ZAMREN Week

Events, ZAMREN / By / February 4, 2026

The UbuntuNet Alliance is delighted to spotlight ZAMREN Week 2026, hosted by the Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) from 4–8 May 2026 in Livingstone, Zambia – a flagship gathering for the research and education networking community across the region. This week-long event brings together policymakers, academics, ICT professionals, and industry partners to share insights, …

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BOTSREN’s Upgrade to 20 Gbps Network Capacity

BotsREN, Connectivity, Members, Network / By / January 28, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce that the Botswana Research and Education Network (BOTSREN) has successfully upgraded its connectivity on the regional network to 20 Gbps, marking a significant milestone in Botswana’s digital research and education landscape. This upgrade strengthens Botswana’s integration into the regional and global research and education ecosystem and reinforces the Alliance’s …

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MAREN’s Solar Wi-Fi Pilot for Resilient Education Networks

Connectivity, MAREN / By / January 28, 2026

The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) has initiated a pioneering pilot project deploying solar-powered Mesh++ Wi-Fi infrastructure to enhance network resilience for higher education and research institutions across Malawi. This initiative addresses persistent connectivity challenges caused by power outages, fibre cuts, and other infrastructure disruptions that frequently disrupt academic operations and research activities. The …

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Rescheduled: AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series Spotlighting DataCite’s Role in Advancing Research Visibility Across Africa

Stories / By / January 26, 2026

The AfricArXiv Open Science Webinar Series resumes on 18 February 2026 at 11:00 AM with a timely session titled DataCite Insights: Strengthening Open Science and Research Visibility in Africa. Hosted by UbuntuNet Alliance and Access 2 Perspectives, the webinar will explore how persistent identifiers (PIDs) and open metadata can transform the discoverability and impact of African research. This webinar was …

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