by Hastings Ndebvu | Feb 5, 2019 | Agriculture, KENET, Members, Research, Stories
Cassava, a woody shrub that is part of the spurge family, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root. It is a major source of carbohydrates and the third-largest source of food carbohydrates in...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Feb 1, 2019 | Board, Stories
The year 2019 started with new leadership at the UbuntuNet Alliance secretariat as former CEO, Eng. Dr. Francis Tusu Tusubira was appointed Acting CEO of the Alliance effective 1st January 2019 replacing Dr. Pascal Hoba who left the organisation in December 2018...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 30, 2019 | Members, RENU, Stories
Long serving CEO of the Research and Education Network of Uganda (RENU), Eng. Isaac Kasana, has retired from the position after almost six years of service. The Board of RENU has since appointed Chief Technical Officer, Nicholas Mbonimpa as Acting CEO, replacing Eng....
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 30, 2019 | Board, Stories
The Chairperson of UbuntuNet Alliance Professor Stephen Simukanga has been elected Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of Science in developing countries. The Zambia Higher Education Authority (HEA) Director General’s election to the...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 30, 2019 | Stories
The Keystone Symposium on Molecular and Cellular Biology is inviting interested students, researchers and health practitioners from across the world to join and take part in its high profile ehealth webinar on February 27 2019. Interested attendees are asked to...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 30, 2019 | Events, Stories
At its annual networking conference slated for March 2019 in San Diego, California, the Corporation for Education Network Initiative in California (CENIC) will feature a plenary session where panelist will discuss on the current state and future of NRENs in a...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 29, 2019 | Council of Members, Events, Stories
UbuntuNet Alliance wishes to announce that the 13thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of Members will be held on 25th April 2019 in Entebbe, Uganda. One of the major agenda items at this upcoming AGM will be election of members of the Board of Trustees for a 2-year term...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 22, 2019 | Stories
In accordance with Article 8.2 of the Constitution of the Registered Trustees of UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking, which states that “The Alliance shall invite members to submit nominations to the Board of Trustees at least 90 days before the...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 22, 2019 | Stories
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the demanding position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking. The Alliance, whose Head Office is based in Lilongwe, Malawi, is a...
by Hastings Ndebvu | Jan 3, 2019 | Board, Press Release, Stories
3rd January 2019: Lilongwe, Malawi: The Chairperson, Professor Stephen Simukanga and Members of the Board of Trustees of UbuntuNet Alliance are pleased to announce the appointment of Eng. Dr. Francis “Tusu” Tusubira as acting CEO of UbuntuNet Alliance effective 1st...
