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Request for Proposals from Audit Firms to Undertake Internal Audit Services

Vacancies / By / March 24, 2026

UbuntuNet Alliance is registered as a Trust in Malawi and operates as a not-for-profit business entity, providing connectivity and other value-added services to member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) across the Eastern and Southern Africa. It also manages projects supported by development partners, especially the European Commission. UbuntuNet Alliance would like to hire services …

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KENET Launches Expanded GPU Cluster

KENET, Stories / By / March 11, 2026

As part of its annual research engagement forum, the Kenya Education Network (KENET) launched its expanded GPU cluster at a Nairobi hotel on March 6, 2026. The new cluster, partially supported by the European Union through the AfricaConnect3 project implemented by UbuntuNet Alliance and GEANT, consists of four servers, each with 2 NVIDIA A30 GPU …

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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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Call for Applications: GÉANT’ Emerging NREN Programme 2026

GEANT, Stories, TNC / By / January 22, 2026

The UbuntuNet Alliance invites its member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) to apply for the Emerging NREN Programme 2026, an international professional development opportunity delivered alongside TNC26, GÉANT‘ flagship conference of the global research and education networking community. The programme will take place 8–12 June 2026 in Helsinki, Finland, hosted with the support of …

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UbuntuNet and Research4Life Scale Federated Access Through SSO Onboarding

Stories / By / December 8, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to share continued progress and growing impact from the Research4Life & UbuntuNet Alliance Federated Access Pilot Project, an initiative established to expand secure, seamless access to Research4Life resources through institutional Single Sign-On (SSO) across East and Southern Africa. The project, coordinated by Research4Life with technical collaboration from UbuntuNet Alliance, member National …

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Inside UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Resilient and Sustainable Networks for the Future.

Stories / By / December 3, 2025

UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 opened its doors on 30th October this year at HICC Rainbow Towers in Harare, drawing together the continent’s brightest minds under the inspiring theme “Resilient and Sustainable Research and Education Networks for the Future” Hosted by the Zimbabwe Research and Education Network (ZIMREN), the annual gathering once again proved itself to be a …

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Lesotho Joins the UbuntuNet Alliance Community, Marking a New Chapter for Research and Education Connectivity.

Members, Stories / By / December 5, 2025

The UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 conference in Harare marked a milestone moment for the regional research and education landscape as Lesotho’s National Research and Education Network was officially welcomed into the UbuntuNet Alliance community. The announcement was met with enthusiasm across the network as stakeholders celebrated the addition of another national partner committed to advancing digital infrastructure …

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UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Leading Institutions Join Hands to Empower Research and Education in Africa

Stories / By / October 21, 2025

As the countdown to UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 enters its final stretch, just two weeks away, UbuntuNet Alliance is proud to celebrate the support of a remarkable group of sponsors whose commitment to advancing research and education across Africa continues to inspire. This year’s conference, themed around innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation, has attracted the backing of …

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Get Ready for UbuntuNet-Connect 2025! Your Complete Info Pack Is Here!

Stories / By / October 24, 2025

As the countdown continues to UbuntuNet-Connect 2025, excitement is building for what promises to be one of the most impactful gatherings in Africa’s research and education networking calendar. To ensure every attendee has a smooth and memorable experience, UbuntuNet Alliance has released the official UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 Information Pack, your go-to guide for everything you need …

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UbuntuNet Alliance Connects HAL Repository Metadata to AfricArXiv: Advancing African Research Visibility

Stories / By / December 1, 2025

UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce a significant milestone in strengthening access to African scholarship. A new system has been set up that automatically collects African-related scholarly metadata from the HAL Repository and makes it discoverable on AfricArXiv. The collection, now available through AfricArXiv, currently features 6,193 items and continues to grow as new works …

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