Harold Bowa

Group on Earth Observations Week 2023 Ministerial Summit – UbuntuNet Alliance Admitted as a Participating Organization

The recent inclusion of the UbuntuNet Alliance in the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) during the Ministerial Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 6-10, marks a pivotal moment in global collaboration. The GEO, a robust network connecting diverse entities, welcomes government institutions, academic and research bodies, data providers, businesses, engineers, scientists, and experts …

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The first UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon: Empowering Women Through AfricaConnect3

In a groundbreaking prelude to the UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 Conference from October 23 to 25, 2023, the UbuntuNet Alliance, in collaboration with the European Union under the AfricaConnect3 project, orchestrated a historic event – the first-ever UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon. This initiative, an integral part of the AfricaConnect3 deliverables, was designed to champion gender equality in …

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Call for Proposals: EdTech Innovation Grants in Educational Technologies 2023/2024 by KENET

In line with its commitment to catalyzing collaboration in research and education, KENET has announced a Call for Proposals for Research and Innovation Grants in Educational Technologies (EdTech) for the academic year 2023/2024. This initiative aims to support faculty members in exploring innovative applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in teaching and learning. Focus and …

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RENU in Twinning Partnership with SIKT

On October 23rd, 2023, the Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) initiated a groundbreaking twinning partnership with the Norwegian Agency for Shared Services in Education and Research (Sikt). This collaboration, supported by GEANT, the European regional research and education network and facilitated by UbuntuNet Alliance, the research and education network of Eastern and Southern …

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We are Hiring! Assistant Accountant

Background UbuntuNet Alliance is the regional research and education networking organisation for Eastern and Southern Africa. It builds and operates UbuntuNet, the regional high speed Internet backbone network for Eastern and Southern Africa.  UbuntuNet Alliance is registered in Malawi as a not-for-profit association of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Africa with the aim …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2023: A Resounding Success in Kampala, Uganda

The 16th annual UbuntuNet Alliance conference, UbuntuNet-Connect 2023, held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 26th and 27th, was an unqualified success. Hosted by the Research and Education Network of Uganda (RENU), this year’s conference surpassed all expectations and made a lasting impact for several remarkable reasons. One of the standout features of UbuntuNet-Connect 2023 was …

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Bridging the Gender Gap in ICT Innovation – The first UbuntuNet Alliance Women Hackathon

In a groundbreaking moment for the UbuntuNet Alliance region in East and Southern Africa, the first Women Hackathon unfolded from October 23rd to 25th, 2023, as part of the EU co-funded AfricaConnect 3 capacity building initiatives. This historic event marked the first-ever women-exclusive hackathon in the region, cementing its status as a monumental success in …

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Connecting Botswana: BotsREN Joins UbuntuNet Alliance Backbone

Botswana is on the verge of a digital transformation that will significantly impact its research and education sectors. We, together with the Botswana Research and Education Network (BotsREN) are thrilled to announce its successful connection to the UbuntuNet Alliance internet connectivity backbone. This milestone isn’t just a technological achievement; it’s a pivotal moment for the …

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Enhancing Staff Capabilities through Comprehensive Training on Procurement, Fraud Prevention and Anti-corruption

On the 2nd of October 2023, UbuntuNet Alliance took a significant step towards strengthening its operations by organizing a staff training session. Facilitated by Dr. Emmanuel Chiza Nkhwali of E Square Consultancies, this training focused on essential aspects of procurement, fraud prevention, and anti-corruption measures within the organization. The event was a testament to UbuntuNet …

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NRENs in East and Southern Africa Foster more Relationships Through Staff Exchange Programmes

National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) best learn from each other. Over the years, emerging NRENs have found that learning by visiting established NRENs speeds up learning. Under the AfricaConnect 3 project, co-funded by the EU, UbuntuNet Alliance has fostered this initiative by supporting staff exchanges every year to allow staff from one NREN to …

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