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ZAMREN Launches Biannual Newsletter: A Milestone for NREN Visibility in Africa

Events, Members, ZAMREN / By / September 18, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance is proud to celebrate the Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) on the launch of its biannual newsletter, ZAMREN Connect. This publication marks a significant step forward in enhancing visibility for National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Africa, an essential factor in unlocking opportunities for funding, partnerships, and recognition of the transformative …

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Welcoming New Leadership: Board Induction Training Held at UbuntuNet Alliance

Capacity Building, Members / By / July 22, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance was pleased to host a two-day orientation training for its newly appointed Board of Trustees from 17th to 18th July 2025 at its Secretariat in Lilongwe, Malawi. The induction, facilitated by E Square Consultancy Services, marked a significant step in equipping the Board with essential tools to effectively steer the Alliance’s strategic and …

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Powering Progress: ZIMREN gets Connected to the UbuntuNet Alliance Backbone through the EU co-funded AfricaConnect3 Project

AfricaConnect, Connectivity, Members, Stories / By / June 5, 2025

 We are thrilled to announce the successful connection of the Zimbabwe Research & Education Network (ZIMREN) to the high-speed UbuntuNet Alliance backbone, a significant achievement made possible through the unwavering support of the European Union under the AfricaConnect project. ZIMREN, now operating at a capacity of 10GBPS, marks a milestone that is testament to the …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Holds 2025 Annual General Meeting at ZAMREN House in Lusaka, Zambia

AGM, ZAMREN / By / May 15, 2025

On 9th May 2025, the UbuntuNet Alliance successfully held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lusaka, Zambia, hosted by the Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN). This year’s AGM was especially significant as it marked a transition in leadership within the Alliance’s Board of Directors and was held at the newly commissioned ZAMREN House , …

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MAREN’s Alexius Chipalamwazani Reflects on his Journey Through the Emerging NREN Programme

MAREN, TNC / By / March 21, 2025

In 2023, the Networks and Infrastructure Manager of the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN), Alexius Chipalamwazani, was selected to participate in TNC 2023, GÉANT’s annual conference. His selection followed his success in the highly competitive Emerging NREN Programme (ENP), a prestigious initiative designed to integrate individuals from emerging National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Call for Presentation Proposals Now Open.

Events, Members, UbuntuNet Connect, UbuntuNet Connect / By / March 17, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce the theme for its 18th annual research and education networking conference, UbuntuNet-Connect 2025, taking place on 30–31 October 2025 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The conference will be hosted by the Zimbabwe Research and Education Network (ZIMREN) and will bring together 200+ leading voices in research and education networking from across …

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UbuntuNet Alliance and ZIMREN Advances eduroam Deployment in Zimbabwe

eduroam, Members / By / February 26, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance is spearheading the deployment of eduroam in Zimbabwe through ZIMREN, the country’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). To ensure universities are ready to adopt and manage the service, UbuntuNet Alliance organized a webinar with ZIMREN, bringing together system and network engineers from 20 universities in Zimbabwe. The webinar, attended by 34 participants, …

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MAREN Announced as Grant Partner for Internet Society Foundation’s Resiliency Grant Program

MAREN / By / January 23, 2025

The Internet Society Foundation has announced the 2024 Resiliency Grant Program grantees, welcoming a new cohort of grant partners dedicated to promoting internet resiliency in disaster response. The Internet Society Foundation, established in 2019, supports initiatives that improve the quality and reach of the internet around the world. It focuses on fostering internet development, innovation, …

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KENET Launches Call for Proposals for CS/IS Research and Innovation Grants

KENET / By / December 23, 2024

KENET, in its ongoing commitment to advancing research and education collaboration, has issued a Call for Proposals for the 2025 Computer Science and Information Systems (CS/IS) Research and Innovation Grants. This initiative seeks to promote early-stage research and development in cutting-edge and emerging areas of computer science and information systems while strengthening the CS/IS Special …

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KENET’s Collaboration with Proximie: Advancing Surgical Training in Kenya

KENET / By / October 21, 2024

The Kenya Education Network (KENET), a member of UbuntuNet Alliance, is at the forefront of transforming surgical education through its collaboration with Proximie, a digital platform that integrates telepresence, content management, and data insights to enhance medical training. With KENET’s provision of stable, high-speed internet, local hospitals like Tenwek and PCEA Kikuyu are leveraging Proximie’s …

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October 30-31, 2025, Harare, Zimbabwe​

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