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 …
The UbuntuNet Alliance alongside ZIMREN is thrilled to announce that the UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 conference will be hosted at the prestigious Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 30th to 31st October 2025. Known for its blend of elegance and functionality, the Rainbow Towers is an ideal setting for Africa’s premier research and …
The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) and the Tanzania Education and Research Network (TERNET) have been officially admitted into eduGAIN, a global inter-federation service that connects identity federations around the world, enabling seamless access to online content, services, and resources for the research and education community. This milestone marks a significant step forward for …
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UbuntuNet Alliance recently joined research and education leaders from across Africa and beyond at the WACREN 2025 Conference held from 10–11 April 2025 in Dakar, Senegal. Held under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Future: Building Resilient Networks through Sustainable Open Infrastructure,” the conference brought together global and regional stakeholders to share ideas and forge collaborations toward …
Background UbuntuNet Alliance is the regional research and education networking organization 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 to provide a secure …
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UbuntuNet Alliance, in partnership with Research4Life and GÉANT – with support from the European Union and the AfricaConnect project – has successfully launched a Federated Single Sign-On (SSO) pilot for academic institutions. This initiative ensures secure academic resource access by allowing users to log in with their institutional credentials, eliminating the need for shared passwords. …
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In Uganda, digital transformation is reshaping the education landscape, with a growing emphasis on ICT integration and e-learning. The revised secondary school curriculum now requires schools to incorporate technology into teaching, fostering a student-centered learning approach. However, access to high-speed Internet remains a significant challenge, particularly for government schools that struggle with affordability. Recognizing this …
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From February 17 to February 21, 2025, the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa hosted a transformative Open Science School in Pretoria, a collaboration between CERN, UNESCO, and the NRF. Nearly 50 open science practitioners from South Africa and across Africa attended, including university and government representatives involved in digital repository administration, development, and …
Did you know that many African researchers spend countless hours searching for funding opportunities, often missing out because the information is scattered and difficult to access? If you’ve ever felt this frustration, you’re not alone. Finding the right grant can be a daunting challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Designed specifically for African researchers, …
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The Research and Education Network for Uganda (RENU) has set a remarkable precedent with the launch of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program under the theme, “Connecting Hearts, Empowering Minds: Internet Access for All.” This groundbreaking initiative provides free internet connectivity to special needs schools across Uganda, bridging the digital divide for some of the …
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