UbuntuNet Alliance warmly applauds the Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) on the successful launch of the National Repository to elevate Malawian research to global platforms. This milestone achievement underscores MAREN’s leadership and vision in making Malawi’s scholarly output more discoverable, accessible, and connected to the broader global research ecosystem. This initiative, made possible with …
The UbuntuNet Alliance is delighted to spotlight ZAMREN Week 2026, hosted by the Zambia Research and Education Network (ZAMREN) from 4–8 May 2026 in Livingstone, Zambia – a flagship gathering for the research and education networking community across the region. This week-long event brings together policymakers, academics, ICT professionals, and industry partners to share insights, …
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UbuntuNet Alliance is pleased to announce that the Botswana Research and Education Network (BOTSREN) has successfully upgraded its connectivity on the regional network to 20 Gbps, marking a significant milestone in Botswana’s digital research and education landscape. This upgrade strengthens Botswana’s integration into the regional and global research and education ecosystem and reinforces the Alliance’s …
The Malawi Research and Education Network (MAREN) has initiated a pioneering pilot project deploying solar-powered Mesh++ Wi-Fi infrastructure to enhance network resilience for higher education and research institutions across Malawi. This initiative addresses persistent connectivity challenges caused by power outages, fibre cuts, and other infrastructure disruptions that frequently disrupt academic operations and research activities. The …
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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 …
UbuntuNet Alliance for Research and Education Networking will convene its 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 May 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya, marking an important milestone in the Alliance’s history and governance journey. The AGM brings together member National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) from across the region to reflect on progress made over the …
UbuntuNet Alliance to Hold 20th Annual General Meeting in Mombasa Read More »
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 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 …
UbuntuNet and Research4Life Scale Federated Access Through SSO Onboarding Read More »
The long exciting journey of the Women Hackathon 2025 came to a fulfilling end at the UbuntuNet-Connect 2025 Conference which was held at the iconic Rainbow Towers Hotel in the Sunshine City of Harare, Zimbabwe. The UA Women Hackathon is an annual event funded under the AfricaConnect4 project, co-funded by the European Union. The Hackathon …
Recounting the Exciting Journey of the UA Women Hackathon 2025 Read More »
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 …
Inside UbuntuNet-Connect 2025: Resilient and Sustainable Networks for the Future. Read More »
