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36 of the 54 countries on the African continent do not have operational National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) representing 66 percent of countries lacking operational NRENs on the continent. This has been revealed in a recent report released by the World Bank titled the “Role and Status of National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) …

66 percent of African countries have no operational NRENs- World Bank Read More »

It is a known fact that universities and research institutions the world over are launching and being involved in inspiring and cutting-edge research and collaboration projects by each passing day. However, sharing the progress and impact of these projects with the rest of the global community seems not to be a top priority for concerned …

Digging up research and collaboration stories from NRENs Read More »

By Duncan Martin NRENs exist to meet the connectivity and related needs of the universities and research institutions of their countries.  But who determines these needs and who judges whether they are being met? If most of these institutions are essentially sub-departments of the State, to the extent that their procurement of Internet services is …

The NREN’s relationships with governments and ISPs: An expert’s opinion Read More »

A task force comprising ICT directors from seven higher learning and/or research institutions has been established to fast track the formation of a National Research and Education Network (NREN) in Lesotho. The “Task Team” as it is being called, was proposed during a ‘Lesotho NREN sensitisation workshop’ that was held in the capital Maseru on …

Lesotho rolls up sleeves for NREN formation Read More »

It is not uncommon for end-users from higher education and research communities in some parts of the world to confess ignorance over the existence and or role of a National Research and Education Network in their country. It is also hardly surprising to learn that some governments and development partners are sitting on  pots of …

The Case for NRENs Portal: A one–stop resource and tool bank for NRENs and stakeholders Read More »

African National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and their member institutions have been advised to continue getting their internet capacity from dedicated research and education networks offered by their regional research and education networks as being on such networks offers more than just affordable connectivity. UbuntuNet Alliance CEO Dr. Pascal Hoba sounded the advice against …

“Competition from private Internet Service Providers should not worry African NRENs” Read More »