March 2025 - zanog-discuss - lists.nog.net.za

Stakeholders Meeting on ICANN Next Round Engagement on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at Guga S’Thebe Cultural Center, Cape Town, South Africa
by June Okal 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

[cid:image001.png@01DB99C0.106FE220] Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), I am pleased to invite you to an important physical meeting regarding ICANN's upcoming New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round and the associated Applicant Support Program (ASP) and Registry Service Provider (RSP) Evaluation Program. This session aims to create awareness and provide visibility into these exciting initiatives that will shape the future of the Domain Name System. Meeting Details Date: 2 April 2025 Time: 9 am - 1 pm Venue: Guga S’Thebe Cultural Center, Address: Washington St, Langa, Cape Town, 7455, South Africa Why Attend? The new gTLD Program has the potential to significantly impact the Internet landscape. By attending this meeting, you will: * Gain insights into how these programs can benefit your organization * Learn about opportunities to participate in the global expansion of the Domain Name System * Understand how ICANN is working to ensure worldwide accessibility and fair competition across Africa * Familiarize yourself with the Applicant Support Program: Ensuring accessibility to the new gTLD Program for applicants from developing economies and underserved regions Your participation and input are invaluable as we work towards a more diverse and inclusive domain name ecosystem. We look forward to your attendance and engagement in this important discussion. To RSVP please fill the registration form here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXeZ1jWW8McunjbMfmZ5b8dUACxcuDWfx…> or if you have any questions, please write to gseafrica(a)icann.org<mailto:gseafrica@icann.org>. Best Regards, Pierre Dandjinou Vice President, Africa Global Stakeholder Engagement Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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call for volunteers - INX Management Committee (2025-2027)
by Nishal Goburdhan 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

[apologies if you receive multiple copies] Hello everyone, INX-ZA operate community-run Internet exchange points, with the management committee elected from the general Internet community. We hold annual elections to elect new members to the management committee for a 2year term. This is your chance to contribute to the management and operations, of these 100% community operated IXPs, to grow a better peering environment for yourselves. Elected persons are natural persons; ie. they do not represent any particular organisation, and they do not have to be from a participating network at any of the INXes, nor from any particular geography. It is expected that volunteers have a legitimate interest in improving the peering landscape. The terms of reference for INX committee members, is available online at https://www.inx.net.za/display/pub/INX+Committee. Committee member usually meet online once a month, to set policy and provide managerial oversight to the INXs' operations. Committee members may also meet in person, up to twice a year. Are you, or someone you know, willing to stand as a candidate for INX-ZA’s Management Committee for 2025-27? If you'd like to suggest someone, or even nominate yourself, please indicate as follows: I'd like to suggest the following potential candidate: Name: Email address: Have you checked if this person is willing? [ ] Yes [ ] Not yet Is there perhaps someone whom you think INX-ZA should approach to potentially serve on the Management Committee? I'd like to suggest the following potential candidate: Name: Email address: Have you checked if this person is willing? [ ] Yes [ ] Not yet If you feel up to the challenge, and want to contribute to the peering community, please reply to inxcom25(a)inx.net.za, by 23h59 UTC 21 April 2025. Elections will be held online, with details to follow. -- Nishal Goburdhan INX-ZA

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Reminder : ZANOG-WC today 13 March 2025
by donald＠nog.net.za 13 Mar '25

13 Mar '25

Good Morning ZANOG Community Reminder about ZANOG-WC Today 13 March 2025 @ 18h00 RSVP here: https://events.nog.net.za/event/63/ There will be IRR training this afternoon before, see details here : https://events.nog.net.za/event/71/ Excitement is building for ZANOG25 in Durban on 23-24 April 2025, with already close to 100 registrations. Register and pay now to secure your place. https://events.nog.net.za/event/58/ If the cost of registration is an issue please email registration[at]nog.za.net and we can make a plan. The programme is taking shape but the PC is still looking for submissions for presentations at ZANOG25. Please submit your draft presentations for consideration. https://events.nog.net.za/event/58/ (Submit new abstract) See you at the next ZANOG event!

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Applications Open for the 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Funding Program
by Jean Baptiste Millogo 10 Mar '25

10 Mar '25

Dear everyone, The Internet is for everyone. It gives people opportunities and boosts economic development. But for everyone to leverage the Internet's full potential, it needs to be affordable and reliable. This is why we need to keep building and improving infrastructure, like Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), working with local and regional communities to create a thriving Internet ecosystem that keeps traffic local, reduces costs, sparks development, and improves the quality of Internet services. Today, we’re excited to announce that the 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Funding Program is now open for applications. Funding will specifically support: 1. Existing IXPs that need additional funding to grow or become sustainable 2. Organizations that hope to build a new IXP 3. Entities that work with local communities to improve peering and infrastructure 4. Entities that provide a positive contribution to the entire IXP ecosystem Grant funds up to USD $70,000 are open to all regions and are available to assist in equipment purchases (switches, optic modules, servers, and routers), training, capacity building, and community development. Applications are accepted from January 28 to March 27, 2025. Details about eligibility, selection criteria, and more are available here: https://www.internetsociety.org/funding-areas/sustainable-peering-ixp/ All applications for funding must be submitted online in English, French, or Spanish through the Internet Society Foundation’s grants management system. This round of applications closes on 27 March 2025. For further inquiries about this grant program or the application process, email foundation(a)isocfoundation.org<mailto:foundation@isocfoundation.org>. Best regards, --- Jean Baptiste Millogo, Director, Internet Technology and Development millogo(a)isoc.org<mailto:aguiar@isoc.org> | Mobile: +226 76 26 06 86 [White text on a black background Description automatically generated with medium confidence] internetsociety.org<http://internetsociety.org/> | @internetsociety

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ZANOG-WC
by Shawn Jooste 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

Hi Everyone, Following the success of GPNOG in February, we invite you to join us in Cape Town for the WCNOG on March 13th. The event will feature an afternoon workshop and an engaging evening gathering. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge on our topic of interest and network with like-minded individuals. We would also like to encourage you to submit your talk idea for presentation at your local NOG. For more information, contact info(a)nog.net.za. A big shoutout to FLEXOPTIX for their continued support and sponsorship of our regional events. The team looks forward to connecting with the ZANOG community in Cape Town! Register here: https://events.nog.net.za Cheers, Shawn

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