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call for volunteers - INX Management Committee (2026-2028)
by Nishal Goburdhan 02 Sep '26

02 Sep '26

[with 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 else at your organisation willing to stand as a candidate for INX-ZA’s Management Committee for 2026-28? 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 inxcom26(a)inx.net.za, by 23h59 UTC 19 September 2026. Elections will be held online, with details to follow. -- Nishal Goburdhan INX-ZA

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AFRINIC Announces Mr Mike Silber as CEO Designate, Assuming Office as Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2027
by AFRINIC Communication 24 Aug '26

24 Aug '26

AFRINIC COMMUNIQUÉ Ebène, Mauritius — Monday, 24 August 2026: The Board of the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), with the consent of the Receiver, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mike Silber as CEO Designate. Mr Silber will assume office as Chief Executive Officer of AFRINIC on 1 January 2027. Following a rigorous, in-depth recruitment process led by the AFRINIC CEO Search Committee initiated by the Receiver and the Board, this appointment reflects AFRINIC's commitment to securing leadership capable of ensuring institutional renewal and stabilisation. Mr Silber currently holds the position of Group Executive: Regulatory Affairs at the MTN Group, supporting a base of over 300 million customers across Africa. He has previously served as Group Chief Regulatory Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies and as Chief Administrative Officer at Africa Data Centres. Mr Silber has served on the Board of Directors of ICANN, and as Vice-Chair of the ASO AC, alongside sustained engagement with the ITU, the European Union, the African Union, and national regulators across multiple jurisdictions. He has served on the boards of the .ZA Domain Name Authority, ISPA South Africa, and other industry bodies, and continues to serve the public interest as a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of the Public Interest Registry and a Director of TENET South Africa. He is an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and is widely recognised as a leading voice in Internet and e-commerce law, and in the broader regulation of technology, media, and telecommunications across the continent. In appointing Mr Silber, the AFRINIC Board has placed its confidence in a leader who, besides being a seasoned professional, combines deep technical and legal expertise with a well-informed understanding of AFRINIC's specific challenges. The Board expects the incoming CEO to prioritise restoring operational stability, transparent and accountable governance, and rebuilding trust with AFRINIC's members, as well as the wider African Internet community and international partners. With this appointment, the Board is looking forward to a renewed focus on service delivery, resolving AFRINIC's outstanding legal matters, and strengthening institutional capacity for the region's long-term benefit. AFRINIC's recovery will not be the responsibility of just one individual or just one Board. The Board calls on members, staff, partners, and the wider African Internet community to extend their full support and collaboration to Mr Silber as he prepares to take this role. AFRINIC's mission remains to serve as a responsible and effective steward of Internet number resources for Africa, and this depends on the collective commitment of all stakeholders who share a belief in a stable, trusted, and community-driven AFRINIC. The AFRINIC Board warmly welcomes Mr Silber and looks forward to working alongside him and the community to secure a resilient future for AFRINIC and the continued growth of the Internet across Africa. Issued by the AFRINIC Board of Directors and the Receiver

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AFRINIC Members and Stakeholders Survey: Have Your Say
by AFRINIC Communication 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear Members and Stakeholders, As AFRINIC continues to strengthen its services, engagement, and role within the African Internet ecosystem, it is important that our future priorities are informed by the needs, expectations, and experiences of the community we serve. We are therefore inviting you to participate in our Members and Stakeholders Survey. Your feedback will help us better understand what is working well, where improvements are needed, and which areas should receive greater attention as we shape AFRINIC’s future direction. The survey is available in both English and French and takes only a few minutes to complete EN - https://vox.afrinic.net/174447?lang=en <https://vox.afrinic.net/174447?lang=en>FR - https://vox.afrinic.net/174447?lang=fr Your input matters. We encourage every AFRINIC member and stakeholder to take a few minutes to share their views. The more responses we receive, the more representative and useful the results will be in guiding our future actions and priorities We also encourage you to share this survey link with colleagues and within your networks to help us reach as many participants.. Thank you in advance for your time and participation. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications …………………………………………………………………………………… Enquête auprès des membres et des parties prenantes d’AFRINIC — Donnez votre avis Chers membres et parties prenantes, Alors qu’AFRINIC poursuit ses efforts pour renforcer ses services, son engagement et son rôle au sein de l’écosystème Internet africain, il est essentiel que ses priorités futures soient guidées par les besoins, les attentes et les expériences de la communauté qu’elle sert. Nous vous invitons donc à participer à l'enquête auprès de nos membres et parties prenantes. Vos retours nous aideront à mieux comprendre ce qui fonctionne bien, les domaines qui nécessitent des améliorations, ainsi que les priorités auxquelles AFRINIC devrait accorder davantage d’attention dans les années à venir. L’enquête est disponible en anglais et en français et ne prend que quelques minutes à compléter. EN - https://vox.afrinic.net/174447?lang=en <https://vox.afrinic.net/174447?lang=en>FR - https://vox.afrinic.net/174447?lang=fr Nous encourageons chaque membre et partie prenante à prendre quelques minutes pour partager son point de vue. Plus nous recevrons de réponses, plus les résultats seront représentatifs et utiles pour orienter nos futures actions et priorités. Nous vous encourageons également à partager le lien de cette enquête avec vos collègues et au sein de vos réseaux professionnels afin de nous aider à atteindre le plus grand nombre possible de participants. Nous vous remercions d'avance pour votre temps et votre participation. Cordialement, AFRINIC Communications

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Invitation : ZANOG-WC : 27 August 2026
by Shawn Jooste 13 Aug '26

13 Aug '26

ZANOG is happy to announce our next regional Network Operator Group meeting (Western Cape) of 2026 at Workshop17 Watershed, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. Date: Thursday 27 August 2026 Time: 18h00 - 22h00 Venue: Workshop17 Watershed, 17 Dock Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town RSVP here: https://events.nog.net.za/event.php?slug=zanog-wc-82 Venue change: this event is not at Kloof Street. We have moved from Workshop17 Gardens (32 Kloof St) to Workshop17 Watershed at the V&A Waterfront. We will be having the usual evening talks, followed by drinks, snacks and social networking. There is no afternoon workshop this time — evening event only. Talks will start at 18h30, but we encourage arrivals from 18h00 for a bit of mingling, before the event. We are looking for talks. Local NOGs are a great place to share stories or what you have been working on. Let us know if you would like to share your story — email us info[at]nog.net.za A big thank you to FLEXOPTIX for their support and sponsorship of this event. Due to the increased popularity of these events we may limit registrations to two per organisation.

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Reminder: Constitution of the Appeal Committee
by AFRINIC Communication 12 Aug '26

12 Aug '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear PDWG, The AFRINIC Policy Development Appeal Committee, or the Appeal Committee, is a committee appointed by the AFRINIC Board, intended to adjudicate appeals in terms of the Conflict Resolution section of the AFRINIC Policy Development Process (PDP). Any such appeal will involve a disagreement regarding the actions taken by the Chair(s) of the Policy Development Working Group (PDWG). The Appeal Committee Terms of Reference are published at https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html <https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html> The AFRINIC Board is hereby calling for nominations from the community for three Appeal Committee positions up for appointment: one former AFRINIC Director, one former PDWG Chair and one active PDWG member. If you are interested to serve on the Appeal Committee, then please fill in the form available at https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en <https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en> by 13 August 2026 at 10:00 UTC. Kind Regards AFRINIC ……………………………………….. Chers membres du PDWG, Le Comité d'appel du processus d'élaboration des politiques d'AFRINIC, ou Comité d'appel, est un comité nommé par le Conseil d'administration d'AFRINIC, chargé de statuer sur les appels introduits dans la section « Résolution des conflits » du Processus d'élaboration des politiques (PDP) d'AFRINIC. Tout appel de ce type porte sur un désaccord relatif aux actions entreprises par le ou les président(s) du Groupe de travail sur l'élaboration des politiques (PDWG). Les termes de référence du Comité d'appel sont publiés à l'adresse suivante : https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html <https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html> Le Conseil d'administration d'AFRINIC lance par la présente un appel à candidatures auprès de la communauté en vue de pourvoir trois postes au sein du Comité d'appel : un ancien administrateur d'AFRINIC, un ancien président du PDWG et un membre actif du PDWG. Si vous souhaitez siéger au sein du Comité d'appel, veuillez remplir et soumettre le formulaire disponible à l'adresse https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en <https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en> avant le 13 août 2026 à 10h00 UTC. Cordialement, AFRINIC

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Constitution of the Appeal Committee
by AFRINIC Communication 10 Aug '26

10 Aug '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear PDWG, The AFRINIC Policy Development Appeal Committee, or the Appeal Committee, is a committee appointed by the AFRINIC Board, intended to adjudicate appeals in terms of the Conflict Resolution section of the AFRINIC Policy Development Process (PDP). Any such appeal will involve a disagreement regarding the actions taken by the Chair(s) of the Policy Development Working Group (PDWG). The Appeal Committee Terms of Reference are published at https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html <https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html> The AFRINIC Board is hereby calling for nominations from the community for three Appeal Committee positions up for appointment: one former AFRINIC Director, one former PDWG Chair and one active PDWG member. If you are interested to serve on the Appeal Committee, then please fill in the form available at https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en <https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en> by 13 August 2026 at 10:00 UTC. Kind Regards AFRINIC ……………………………………….. Chers membres du PDWG, Le Comité d'appel du processus d'élaboration des politiques d'AFRINIC, ou Comité d'appel, est un comité nommé par le Conseil d'administration d'AFRINIC, chargé de statuer sur les appels introduits dans la section « Résolution des conflits » du Processus d'élaboration des politiques (PDP) d'AFRINIC. Tout appel de ce type porte sur un désaccord relatif aux actions entreprises par le ou les président(s) du Groupe de travail sur l'élaboration des politiques (PDWG). Les termes de référence du Comité d'appel sont publiés à l'adresse suivante : https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html <https://www.afrinic.net/appeal-committee.html> Le Conseil d'administration d'AFRINIC lance par la présente un appel à candidatures auprès de la communauté en vue de pourvoir trois postes au sein du Comité d'appel : un ancien administrateur d'AFRINIC, un ancien président du PDWG et un membre actif du PDWG. Si vous souhaitez siéger au sein du Comité d'appel, veuillez remplir et soumettre le formulaire disponible à l'adresse https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en <https://vox.afrinic.net/785412?lang=en> avant le 13 août 2026 à 10h00 UTC. Cordialement, AFRINIC

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Fwd: [AFRINIC-Announce] Second Community Consultation on the Draft Amended AFRINIC Constitution
by Andrew Alston 05 Aug '26

05 Aug '26

Hi All, Figured I would share this here as well, since there has been discussion about AfriNIC in the list in the past, and the more feedback we get during the bylaw review exercise the better. Thanks Andrew ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: AFRINIC Communication via Announce <announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 15:36 Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Second Community Consultation on the Draft Amended AFRINIC Constitution To: <announce(a)afrinic.net> [Version en français au bas] Dear colleagues, On behalf of the Bylaws Review Committee (BRC), we would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in the initial community consultation on the review of AFRINIC's Constitution. The Committee greatly appreciates the time, effort and constructive feedback received from across the community. Following the close of the first consultation, the Committee carefully reviewed every submission received. Comments were analysed both individually and collectively to identify common themes, areas of consensus, and issues requiring further consideration. In developing the proposed amendments, the Committee also took into account applicable legal and regulatory requirements, recognised principles of good corporate governance, operational practicality, and AFRINIC's long-term sustainability. The Committee is now pleased to publish the draft proposed amended Constitution for a second round of community consultation. ( https://afrinic.net/assets/pdf/brc/draft-proposed-amended-afrinic-constitut… ) The consultation platform enables the community to review, on a section-by-section basis: • the existing constitutional provision; • the corresponding proposed amendment; • the rationale for the proposed amendment; and • submit comments on each provision. Consultation Platform: https://vox.afrinic.net/323736?lang=en The community consultation will be open from 04 August to 21 August 2026 at 23:59 UTC. We encourage all members of the AFRINIC community to review the proposed amendments and share their comments before the closing date. Following the consultation, the Committee will consider all comments received and make any revisions it considers appropriate. The final draft will then undergo an independent external legal review before the Committee submits its recommendations to the AFRINIC Board. Subject to the Board's approval, the proposed amended Constitution will thereafter be presented to the AFRINIC membership for consideration at a Special General Members Meeting. The BRC remains committed to a transparent, inclusive and community-driven review process and looks forward to your continued participation. Thank you once again for your valuable contribution. For and on behalf of the Bylaws Review Committee …………………………………………………... Deuxième consultation communautaire sur la version amendée de la Constitution d'AFRINIC Chère communauté AFRINIC, Au nom du Comité de révision des statuts (Bylaws Review Committee - BRC), nous tenons à remercier sincèrement toutes les personnes ayant participé à la première consultation communautaire sur la révision de la Constitution d'AFRINIC. Le Comité apprécie grandement le temps consacré, les efforts déployés et les commentaires constructifs formulés par l’ensemble de la communauté. À l’issue de cette première consultation, le Comité a examiné avec attention chacune des contributions reçues. Les commentaires ont été analysés individuellement et collectivement afin d’identifier les thèmes communs, les points de consensus ainsi que les questions nécessitant un examen plus approfondi. Dans l’élaboration des modifications proposées, le Comité a également tenu compte des exigences légales et réglementaires applicables, des principes reconnus de bonne gouvernance d’entreprise, de la faisabilité opérationnelle ainsi que de la pérennité à long terme d’AFRINIC. Le Comité a le plaisir de publier la version amendée pour un deuxiéme cycle de consultation communautaire. ( https://afrinic.net/assets/pdf/brc/draft-proposed-amended-afrinic-constitut… ) La plateforme de consultation permet à la communauté d'examiner, section par section : • la disposition constitutionnelle existante ; • la modification proposée correspondante ; • la justification de la modification proposée ; et • La soumission de commentaires pour chaque disposition. Plateforme de consultation : https://vox.afrinic.net/323736?lang=en La consultation communautaire sera ouverte du 04 août au 21 août 2026 à 23h59 GMC. Nous encourageons tous les membres de la communauté AFRINIC à examiner les modifications proposées et à faire part de leurs commentaires avant la date de clôture. À l’issue de la consultation, le Comité examinera l’ensemble des commentaires reçus et apportera les révisions qu’il jugera appropriées. Le projet final fera ensuite l’objet d’un examen juridique externe et indépendant, avant que le Comité ne soumette ses recommandations au Conseil d’administration d’AFRINIC. Sous réserve de l’approbation du Conseil d’administration, la version amendée de la Constitution sera ensuite soumise à l’examen des membres d’AFRINIC lors d’une Assemblée générale spéciale des membres. Le BRC demeure engagé en faveur d’un processus de révision transparent, inclusif et porté par la communauté, et se réjouit de la poursuite de votre participation. Nous vous remercions une nouvelle fois pour votre précieuse contribution Le BRC reste engagé envers un processus de révision transparent, inclusif et porté par la communauté, et se réjouit de votre participation continue. Nous vous remercions encore une fois pour votre précieuse contribution. Pour et au nom du Comité de révision des statuts. _______________________________________________ Announce mailing list Announce(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/announce

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Registration Opens for AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI Deployathon in Johannesburg
by comms＠afrinic.net 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Dear Colleagues, AFRINIC in collaboration with All ISPs Matter is organising a Deployathon in Johannesburg from 4th-6th August 2026. AFRINIC has 662,272 IPv4 addresses left in its available pool. This, as you can tell, is grossly inadequate to meet Africa’s current IP address needs, making IPv6 the only sustainable way to continue to grow the potential of the Internet in Africa.In 2018, we designed and organised the world’s first Deployathon as a mechanism to bridge the gap between learning about IPv6 and actually implementing it. Since its inception we’ve run 17 (e-)Deployathons with 224 organisations from 26 countries participating. They were able to accomplish 241 deployment milestones; among them: * 50 valid route6 object * 45 address plans in IPAMS * 32 validated RPKI ROA objects * 24 advertised IPv6 prefix * 21 Initial address plan * 16 IPv6 prefix PI * 12 IPv6-enabled core * 9 IPv6 from test VLAN * 8 IPv6 domain objects * 4 IPv6-enabled DNS * 3 IPv6-enabled customer We invite you to register for the upcoming Deployathon in Johannesburg. Date: 04 August - 06 August 2026 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time Main Language: English Deadline for application: 27 July 2026. Eligibility: Qualified engineers based in Johannesburg or able to travel to Johannesburg in that period. Register Here<https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=78> - (Only 30 spots available). If selected, you will get the same step-by-step guidance, tools, and techniques we have perfected in 17 (e-) Deployathons, and +100 helpdesk calls to help realise your IPv6 deployment project for your organization. This is clearly a measurable step forward in accordance with your network change management processes. If you are an engineer who runs a network and believes that you can make one concrete visible step towards IPv6 deployment (or advance your stalled IPv6 deployment) for your organisation, apply to book your spot here<https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=78>. For more information and queries about Deployathons, please contact: do(a)afrinic.net<mailto:do@afrinic.net> Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications.

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Registration Opens for AFRINIC IPv6 & RPKI Deployathon in Johannesburg
by Willy Manga 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

Dear colleagues, AFRINIC in collaboration with All ISPs Matter is organising a Deployathon in Johannesburg from 04 to 06 August 2026. AFRINIC has 662,272 IPv4 addresses left in its available pool. This, as you can tell, is grossly inadequate to meet Africa’s current IP address needs, making IPv6 the only sustainable way to continue to grow the potential of the Internet in Africa. In 2018, we designed and organised the world’s first Deployathon as a mechanism to bridge the gap between learning about IPv6 and actually implementing it. Since its inception we’ve run 17 (e-)Deployathons with 224 organisations from 26 countries participating. They were able to accomplish 241 deployment milestones; among them : - 50 valid route6 object - 45 address plans in IPAMS - 32 validated RPKI ROA objects - 24 advertised IPv6 prefix - 21 Initial address plan - 16 IPv6 prefix PI - 12 IPv6-enabled core - 9 IPv6 from test VLAN - 8 IPv6 domain objects - 4 IPv6-enabled DNS - 3 IPv6-enabled customer We invite you to register for the upcoming Deployathon in Johannesburg. If selected, you will get the same step-by-step guidance, tools, and techniques we have perfected in 17 (e-)Deployathons, and +100 helpdesk calls to help realise your IPv6 deployment project for your organisation. This is clearly a measurable step forward in accordance with your network change management processes. Date: 04 August - 06 August 2026 Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time Main Language: English Eligibility: Qualified engineers based in Johannesburg or able to travel to Johannesburg in that period. If you are an engineer who runs a network and believes that you can make one concrete visible step towards IPv6 deployment (or advance your stalled IPv6 deployment) for your organisation , apply for a spot here [ https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=78 ] - (Only 30 spots available) Deadline for application: *27 July 2026*. For more information and queries about Deployathons, please contact: do(a)afrinic.net Sincerely, -- Willy MANGA AFRINIC Team t: +230 403 51 00 | f: +230 466 6758 | tt: @afrinic | w: www.afrinic.net

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RTBH Support Across the Industry
by James Bensley 07 Jul '26

07 Jul '26

Dear Community, We see that RTBH is not as effective as it could be, for various reason, just a few include: * Not all networks support RTBH. * Networks that do support RTBH implement it differently to each other. * There is no one place where one can easily find the info for how to use RTBH with a given network. * Operators have different ideas about how / when / where / why someone should / shouldn’t use RTBH. To this end, we have created the first of two surveys. This first one is quantitative and captures how networks have implemented RTBH and provides (1) a public repository which anyone can use to look-up the RTBH details for their peers/upstreams, and (2) an insight into the (mis-)alignment of RTBH implementations across the industry. Please take the time to fill out the short survey for your own network (even if you don’t support RTBH!), and if you can, please fill it out for other networks where you know how they have implemented RTBH (e.g., peers you use RTBH with): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg2Bvr_14onOtZRdoK2SNd0kCHFtqsdw-… (^ No login required) The data ends up in this public repository (you can of course make a pull request directly if you want): https://remotely-triggered-black-hole.github.io/rtbh/ The second survey we are working on will be qualitative, to gather information from the industry community on why you do / don’t support RTBH, when do you use it, how do you think the routing should be secured, etc. The long term goal is to use the data from both surveys as input in to a community effort to improve RTBH alignment across the industry and improve it’s effectiveness for all (e.g. maybe we produce a new BCOP for implementing RTBH, or usage guidelines for blackholing, or maybe a new RFC is required to secure the filtering; regardless, the first step is to gather data about the status quo and review that data to get a baseline of where we are at today). Any questions, please let me know, and thank you for your time and help, it is appreciated. With kind regards, James.

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