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ZANOGs view on the Afrinic Election
by edd＠nog.net.za 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

Dear Zanoggers! There has been considerable interest in ZANOG’s position regarding the upcoming AFRINIC board election. More than ever, this election is crucial — and we strongly encourage every eligible resource member to vote. As you cast your vote, we urge you to consider which candidates are best equipped to serve the long-term interests of AFRINIC and the broader Internet community. As a resource holder, ZANOG will be participating in this election. We have spent significant time to review the candidates to ensure that our choice reflects ZANOG’s values and commitment to a healthy, community-driven Internet ecosystem. Below is a list of candidates we believe are best positioned to guide AFRINIC through its current challenges and help restore it to a state of operational stability and credibility — so that it may once again fulfil its role in serving the community effectively. Seat 1 (North Africa) - Abdelaziz Hilali Seat 2 (West Africa) - Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun Seat 3 (Indian Ocean) - Kaleem Usmani Seat 4 (Central Africa) - Laurent Ntumba Seat 5 (Southern Africa) - Carla Sanderson Seat 6 (East Africa) - Fiona Asonga Seat 7 (Non-regional/Independent 1) - Adewole David Ajao Seat 8 (Non-regional/Independent 2) - Ben Roberts Kind regards Edd

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ICANN To Dabee Re: Concerning Allegations Regarding AFRINIC’s Board of Directors’ Election
by Noah 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

Hi Members Please read below communication from ICANN President to Mr.Dabee https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/lindqvist-to-dabee-25j… Cheers, *.**/noah*

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Re: [members-discuss] Update on the 2025 Board Election Process
by Jaco Kroon 25 Jun '25

25 Jun '25

Hi, For what it's worth, +1, and I'm sure every single concerned resource member of Afrinic is also agreeing with this. Further to the below, the process is clearly not transparent, as no public statement has been made providing details as to WHY elections were suspended in the first place, and most certainly not what was done to rectify it. It's further clear that the integrity of the process has been violated, the degree to which has not been made clear, and that the election (on-site results at the very least) should be nullified. I would like to call for online-voting ONLY, using a strict verification process. People already through the process should have the documents re-verified to ensure that the signatories are in fact authorised to do so (ie, appears on the company documents of the relevant companies in case of non-natural person resource members, and id documents to be verified for those resource members who are natural persons, if any). I would like to call that ALL resource members be permitted to vote, not only those that have become resource members after some arbitrary date. The by-laws provides them the right to vote, and the current process violates those rights. That would include new resource members that have paid for, but not yet received those resources (and incidentally for those resources to be issued as a matter of urgency, as it represents a breach of contract on the part of Afrinic). Kind regards, Jaco On 2025/06/25 08:34, Andrew Alston wrote: > How is this possible considering there are *known* incidents of > fraudulent POA's being used - how can ballot counting commence when > the in person ballots are clearly flawed? > > What exactly was done to rectify the fraudulent POA's? > > Andrew > > > On Wed, Jun 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM AFRINIC Communication via > Members-Discuss <members-discuss(a)afrinic.net> wrote: > > Dear Valued Members, > > We are pleased to inform you that the temporary suspension of > voting activities, which was implemented as a precautionary > measure on 23 June 2025 at 17:32 MUT, has now been officially > lifted. This pause was necessary to address any procedural queries > and to ensure the continued integrity and transparency of the > election. > > We would like to reassure all members that such reviews and brief > suspensions are not uncommon in election processes, particularly > in complex and multi-faceted voting environments. They represent > our commitment to transparency,accountability, and the adherence > to AFRINIC's rigorous electoral standards. > > With the suspension now lifted, we will promptly commence the > counting and validation of all ballots. > > Please rest assured that the integrity of your vote is > safeguarded, and the temporary interruption will not adversely > affect the overall election outcomes. > > Thank you for your continued trust, patience, and active > participation in AFRINIC’s governance. > > Your involvement is crucial in maintaining the strength and > credibility of our community. > > Regards, > > AFRINIC > _______________________________________________ > Members-Discuss mailing list > Members-Discuss(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/members-discuss > > > _______________________________________________ > Members-Discuss mailing list > Members-Discuss(a)afrinic.net > https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/members-discuss

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PROPOSED BYLAWS COMPLIANCE BOARD ELECTION FRAMEWORK
by Noah 24 Jun '25

24 Jun '25

Dear ZANOG Members, Amidst the ongoing efforts to restore a member-elected board at (AFRINIC), the TISPA is putting forward a clear, responsible, and bylaws-compliant election framework. The proposal is designed to achieve two critical goals simultaneously: establish a functional board without delay, and safeguard the integrity of AFRINIC’s future elections. We believed that a rushed election that violates AFRINIC’s own constitution will only lead to further instability as we had feared. Therefore the framework proposed by TISPA offers a viable path forward that respects our foundational rules (the constitution/bylaws of AFRINIC) and protects the community’s central role in governance. *Proposed Election Framework* TISPA was concerned that the election process, by filling all six regional seats, violates Article 13.6 and risks a 2028 governance crisis, as a bylaws-compliant NomCom (Article 9.1) cannot be formed without vacant regional seats, potentially leading to an externally appointed NomCom again. But also the participation of all resource members in good standing, the staggering nature of elections, regional based nomcom etc. To ensure full compliance with the AFRINIC 2020 Bylaws, TISPA proposes to resource members that the current election process be structured as follows: *Board Composition:* *1. Elect Six (6) Directors to Form a Quorate Board:* - Four (4) Regional Directors: Filling the seats for four of the six regions (e.g., Northern, Western, Indian Ocean, and Central Africa), in accordance with Article 13.5. - Two (2) Non-Regional Directors: Filling the competency-based, independent seats (Seats 7 and 8), as stipulated in Article 13.4(ii). *2. Leave Two (2) Regional Seats Unslated:* - The seats for the remaining two regions (e.g., Southern and Eastern Africa) should be left vacant in this election. This action is essential to respect the staggered election cycle mandated by Article 13.6 of the bylaws. These seats can be filled at a subsequent Annual General Members’ Meeting (AGMM). *3. Ensure Mauritius Residency:* - The election process must ensure that at least one of the elected directors is ordinarily resident in Mauritius, as required by both Article 13.9 of the bylaws and the Mauritius Companies Act 2001. *4. Quorum and Functionality: *A six- or seven-director board meets the quorum of five directors (Article 19.6), enabling AGMM calls (Article 11.1). *5. AFRINIC Community Participation: *The board (*currently the receiver*) appoints a NomCom via a public call (Article 9), allowing community nominations for vacant seats in future. *Inline with Community participation, having our sister RIR such as ARIN, RIPE, LACNIC and APNIC as external internet community observers would add more credibility to the election process since AFRINIC is a member of the NRO. * *TISPA’s Concerns:* A Court affidavits and application by TISPA aimed at addressing systemic violations of AFRINIC’s bylaws (Articles 9, 10, 12, 13), in terms of: - *Improper NomCom and Election Committee (ECOM) Constitution:* Breaches of Articles 9 and 10. - *Violation of Staggered Elections:* Electing all six regional seats disrupts Article 13.6. - *Disenfranchisement of Resource Members: * Violations of Article 12. Remember resource members have paid their fees and are in good standing and eligible to vote. - *AGMM Procedures:* Non-compliance with Article 12.2. Elections are supposed to happen during an AGMM or SGMM. - *Future NomCom Crisis:* Electing all six regional seats prevents a bylaws-compliant NomCom (Article 9.1) in 2028, risking an externally appointed NomCom and violating AFRINIC’s governance model (Article 23). There were suggestions by Amin and others related to seeking court and members consent to vary certain provision of the bylaws. *The attached document contains detailed writeup which informed the public statement here: https://tispa.or.tz/post/37/ <https://tispa.or.tz/post/37/>* For your consideration, criticism, improvement but above all, open discussion. Cheers, *Noah Maina* *TISPA*

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ZANOG Reminder
by Shawn Jooste 24 Jun '25

24 Jun '25

HI All, Just a reminder of the NOG on Thursday in Cape Town. Please register if you intend to come so we can cater properly, else you might not get a Pizza. --------- ZANOG <https://nog.net.za/> is happy to announce our next regional Network Operator Group meeting (Western Cape) of 2025 at Workshop17, Gardens , South Africa. *Please note the change of venue* ZANOG is an in person only event and will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025 We will be having the usual evening talks, followed by drinks, snacks and social networking. Talks will start at 18h30, but we encourage arrivals from 18h00 for a bit of mingling, before the event. 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 <https://www.flexoptix.net/> for their support and sponsorship of ZANOG 2025 events. Register here, as space is limited: https://events.nog.net.za/event/65/

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IMPORTANT TISPA UPDATE: 2nd PUBLIC STATEMENT ON AFRINIC BOARD ELECTIONS AND RECENT COURT RULINGS
by Noah 23 Jun '25

23 Jun '25

Dear Members of (AfriNIC), The Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association (TISPA) would like to update the wider AFRINIC member base on the recent legal proceedings concerning the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) Ltd’s board election process, with a focus on the following interim orders, 1. Interim order issued by the Supreme Court of Mauritius on June 13, 2025, in Tanzanian Internet Service Providers Association v. AFRINIC Ltd (In Receivership) and Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee (SC/COM/WRT/000435/2025) 2. Interim order on June 19, 2025, in The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) v. Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee (SC/COM/MOT/000442/2025) 3. The Court’s decision on June 20, 2025, to set aside TISPA’s application (SC/COM/WRT/000448/2025), allowing the unconstitutional election to proceed with the judge blaming TISPA for late filling. As a key stakeholder in Africa’s internet ecosystem, TISPA is committed to promoting transparent, lawful, and community-driven governance in the management of internet number resources. This statement addresses these developments, TISPA’s concerns and proposed election framework, and the urgent need to safeguard AFRINIC’s governance integrity. Second TISPA Statement https://tispa.or.tz/post/37/ For further inquiries or to provide input, please contact TISPA at legal(a)tispa.or.tz and secretariat(a)tispa.or.tz We appreciate your commitment to a stable and inclusive Internet ecosystem in Tanzania and Africa. Sincerely, Tanzanian Internet Service Providers Association (TISPA) Date: 23 June 2025

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AFRINIC Board Election: E-voting has started
by Mark Elkins 23 Jun '25

23 Jun '25

Dear Members of AfriNIC, If you are unsure whom to vote for, please note that a number of Internet Organisations such as TISPA (Tanzanian ISPA) and ISPA South Africa have issued their suggestions. I believe that other organisations have done the same too. I would strongly suggest looking at these suggestions and for the majority of seats, voting as they suggest. e.g. (ISPA/ZANOG) Seat 1 (North Africa) - Abdelaziz Hilali Seat 2 (West Africa) - Emmanuel Adewale Adedokun Seat 3 (Indian Ocean) - Kaleem Usmani Seat 4 (Central Africa) - Laurent Ntumba Seat 5 (Southern Africa) - Carla Sanderson Seat 6 (East Africa) - Fiona Asonga Seat 7 (Non-regional/Independent 1) - Ben Roberts There is one change I would suggest though, there are very few "old" Board Members mentioned in these lists. I would like to suggest voting for myself as one of the candidates for seats 7/8. The "why" is that I was a Board Member for six years from 2009. I was one of the original directors of UniForum SA (today this is ZARC) and automated the CO.ZA domain name process. In order to confirm we were doing the right thing, we attended various Internet meetings around the world. Mr Calvin Browne for example has attended almost every ICANN Meeting and I have attended almost every AFRINIC Meeting ever. My knowledge of AFRINIC is thus pretty good and I believe that this will be an important asset to the future of AFRINIC - best served as a Board Member of AFRINIC - so, please vote for me. Seat 8 (Non-regional/Independent 2) - Mark Elkins -- Mark James ELKINS - Posix Systems - (South) Africa mje(a)posix.co.za Tel: +27.826010496 <tel:+27826010496> For fast, reliable, low cost Internet in ZA: https://ftth.posix.co.za <https://ftth.posix.co.za> Posix SystemsVCARD for MJ Elkins

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Yet another TISPA case dismissed
by Andrew Alston 20 Jun '25

20 Jun '25

So - despite the order in court yesterday, and AfriNIC complying with the order that was issued, it seems TISPA was still attempting to get the election stopped, and once again, lost in court. Considering that the court ruled the NomCom was fair and in the spirit of the bylaws, and that the registered member issue had been resolved, I would love to know the motivation behind the continued attempts to get this election stopped. But, happily, the election continues. Thanks Andrew

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Yet another TISPA case dismissed
by Paul Hjul 20 Jun '25

20 Jun '25

Clearly there is a concerted effort to use as a much of the courts time as possible. I don’t often read so much polite frustration in the writing of a court. “Sleep on rights”, “unclean hands” and “utterly fail to disclose” are not phrases (whether in an original form or modified to fit the sentence structure) you ever want to be the recipient of from a court. There has been a concerted effort to get pitchforks out against the Receiver and the Nom Com. I’ve looked at the order of judge Green-Jokhoo as posted to the lists and even before the clarity given in the communique it is quite clear that Cloud Innovations application was not brought to the exclusion of other members rights and if anything should have resulted in Afrinic finally recognising that resource members are the true equivalent of shareholders. Regardless of anybodies thoughts on Lu Heng it is a positive outcome for all resource members that a court has emphatically ended the years of nonsense of it being said that resource members are not proper members As I said in my earlier wall of text I suspected that there was some stupidity in optics coming from Cloud Innovation but that it is most likely a product of the continuous refusal of certain executive employees of Afrinic and of the legal representatives (currently without a mandate) for Afrinic in their dealing with resource members. But it is more than mildly curious that Afrinic (first respondent) was ordered in the second part of the order to rectify the company registry and that all that it did was make the record even more misleading.

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Fwd: Please, co-sign Dave Taht's nomination for Jonathan B. Postel Service Award
by Frantisek Borsik 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

Hey guys, I know that there is AFRINIC election on you mind, but - we are going to submit Dave Taht's nomination for Jonathan B. Postel Service Award, ASAP. Dave's work on many important algorithms that are making our lives on the Internet better today was profound and his sudden departure hit the whole bufferbloat / open source community hard. If you feel like co-signing it, I would be thankful. Best of luck with the election. May it finally bring some reason and stability to AFRINIC. All the best, Frank Frantisek (Frank) Borsik *In loving memory of Dave Täht: *1965-2025 https://libreqos.io/2025/04/01/in-loving-memory-of-dave/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frantisekborsik Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp: +421919416714 iMessage, mobile: +420775230885 Skype: casioa5302ca frantisek.borsik(a)gmail.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Frantisek Borsik <frantisek.borsik(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jun 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM Subject: Please, co-sign Dave Taht's nomination for Jonathan B. Postel Service Award To: libreqos <libreqos(a)lists.bufferbloat.net>, bloat < bloat(a)lists.bufferbloat.net>, Dave Taht via Starlink < starlink(a)lists.bufferbloat.net>, Jeremy Austin via Rpm < rpm(a)lists.bufferbloat.net>, <bloat-ietf(a)lists.bufferbloat.net>, Cake List < cake(a)lists.bufferbloat.net>, <codel(a)lists.bufferbloat.net>, < l4s-discuss(a)ietf.org> Cc: Herbert Wolverson <hwolverson(a)libreqos.io>, Robert Chacón < robert(a)libreqos.io> Hello to all, It's my great pleasure to send out this email. Dave's nomination is ready to be co-signed *HERE <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hRtD9xE6H9cJGQaKIXHi_f_HpoRNK4-4-lS1ZwY…>* (Google Docs). We are also looking for at least 2 (but the more, the better!) people that would be willing to write us letters of recommendation that are needed to be attached to the nomination <https://wp.apps.internetsociety.org/wp/postel-award/nomination-form/>. I'm please to announce, that Vint Cerf will be a nominal nominator and we all know that Dave will appreciate it as much as we all do! Looking forward to see co-signees pouring in, as well as volunteers willing to write the letter. *We need to submit it ASAP, the deadline for the nomination is July 11.* Thank you very much. PS: In order to learn more about the award, please visit its website <https://www.internetsociety.org/grants-and-awards/postel-service-award/#tim…> . All the best, Frank Frantisek (Frank) Borsik *In loving memory of Dave Täht: *1965-2025 https://libreqos.io/2025/04/01/in-loving-memory-of-dave/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frantisekborsik Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp: +421919416714 iMessage, mobile: +420775230885 Skype: casioa5302ca frantisek.borsik(a)gmail.com

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ICANN intervention
by Paul Hjul 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

As I've said before, it's most likely that a confluence of daftness explains it. Cloud Innovation is in the position of a creditor who is quite jealously guarding the claim, so under almost any system of law some sort of record or charge arises. The Companies registry should indicate that Afrinic is currently without "registered members" and that there are no directors in office. It should further indicate that the receiver is in office. It should also say who the company secretary is and it should say that there are no auditors appointed for the company. What the record really should be saying is that Afrinic is profoundly non-compliant as a company. I fear that the fact that there are no "registered members" creates a massive problem - and it would in any jurisdiction - but this problem arises because when Afrinic was established the bizarre jumping around to prevent Afrinic from being a public company limited by guarantee and to rather make it a "private company". It is also quite clearly the case that some "insiders" thought that by creating a myth that resource members aren't proper members nobody would be able to hold Afrinic accountable. There might be an argument to allow the associate members to assume the responsibility of registered members but other than Elkins and Akplogan I really don't know who that would be and its an argument that has other problems. However there is a better and simpler stance to take which is that Afrinic ought to only have one class of member and being a resource member should carry with it all rights and that all resource members should be eligible to be "registered" by depositing 500 rupees into a reserve fund. At the end of the day it is more likely that somebody from Afrinic's executive staff (an officer of the company) instructed the company secretary to file information with the company registry and that the company secretary made this filing than that Cloud Innovation would make a change to the company record at the registry. The trouble is that the document which has caused all this noise is not an official document. When a person considers that C&A Law (https://www.calaw.mu/our-people/) was specifically appointed in 2021 (https://afrinic.net/board/meeting/2021) "for the purpose of consolidating AFRINIC's legal team in ensuring the defence of AFRINIC" and that same firm is involved in developing corporate governance systems they should probably be asked the question. But honestly weren't you the person who first drew attention to the unofficial record in the first place? The problem isn't the "MU legal system" - many enterprises choose Mauritius regularly because of the legal system. There are choices made about the operation of the legal system which represent trade offs that I critique. My biggest challenge with the Mauritius legal system is that it involves and includes French and I've found that there is a certain jumping through hoops that can be frustrating. The Rule of Law Project has expressed concern as to Mauritius constraints on government power and lack of open government initiatives- for this reason Rwanda actually climbs up in their rankings- neither of which are really the first thing multinationals look at first. Moreover importantly they are reasons trying to get the Mauritian government to interfere with the courts is a problem. If the "MU legal system" was the problem then the guys running dotAfrica wouldn't have adopted Mauritius as their domicile. The problem is the very specific attempt at abusing the Mauritius legal system that has been built into the ethos of Afrinic. I also do think that there is a problem of Americans simply not understanding things and the fact that a lot of commentary about the Mauritius legal system is made by people who simply do not have any respect for the rule of law. Let me be perfectly clear here the Receiver had no legitimate basis to object to any resource member (or industry representative association who can show a mandate from resource members) who wished to intervene. The legal representatives were clear that they are not parties and moved to be permitted to be heard. ICANN lacked standing to bring the application. The Receiver made no objection to ICANN being heard. There is no indication that the Receiver has ever objected to ICANN being heard even if not a party. On Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 15:23, Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com> wrote: > It's interesting the court classifies the addition of Cloud Innovation to > the Register as erroneous, this is not just something that one gets to > enter by mistake. The addition and removal of directors could not have been > done without specific documented directive to the company secretary. > > I wonder how the Receiver is going to justify that current nomcom > composition is inline with the spirit of the bylaw. > > More concerning is that counsel to the receiver had no objection when > Cloud Innovation Limited (CIL) counsel sought to be in attendance and to > intervene. Looks like CIL counsel and that of the Receiver are a team. > > I don't even know what to say anymore about MU's legal system > > Regards > > On Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 07:43, Paul Hjul <hjul.paul(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> It would help if I added the attachment... >> >> >> On Thu, 19 Jun 2025, 2:40 pm Paul Hjul <hjul.paul(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Earlier today ICANN appeared at court. From the minutes of proceedings >>> their application would have delayed the election. I can't fault ICANNs >>> motivation and until I see something in an affidavit to suggest otherwise I >>> have high confidence that the evidence of John Crain and Samantha Eisner >>> are truthful and we're of assistance to the court. There does appear to be >>> the old routine found when Americans encounter a British legal system a >>> misunderstanding of the independent legal profession crops up and somebody >>> commenting on The Register remarked with sufficient snark about ICANN and >>> conflicts of interest. I doubt it will ever be admitted but it's quite >>> clear that the narrative around the erroneous record leading to an >>> unofficial document saying something absurd has been spun about sideways. >>> >>> Technically the ordered aspects of this are not actually by virtue of >>> ICANNs application but rather flow from the jurisdiction of the court over >>> the receivership and holding of the elections. >>> >>> If this development is anything to go by though by Monday we might just >>> learn something altogether more interesting about efforts to derail the >>> election by people who really just don't want Afrinic to follow it's own >>> bylaws and the law of Mauritius. >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Members-Discuss mailing list >> Members-Discuss(a)afrinic.net >> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/members-discuss >> > > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > *Seun Ojedeji,* > > Bringing another down does not take you up - think about your action! > > >

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ICANN intervention
by Paul Hjul 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

Earlier today ICANN appeared at court. From the minutes of proceedings their application would have delayed the election. I can't fault ICANNs motivation and until I see something in an affidavit to suggest otherwise I have high confidence that the evidence of John Crain and Samantha Eisner are truthful and we're of assistance to the court. There does appear to be the old routine found when Americans encounter a British legal system a misunderstanding of the independent legal profession crops up and somebody commenting on The Register remarked with sufficient snark about ICANN and conflicts of interest. I doubt it will ever be admitted but it's quite clear that the narrative around the erroneous record leading to an unofficial document saying something absurd has been spun about sideways. Technically the ordered aspects of this are not actually by virtue of ICANNs application but rather flow from the jurisdiction of the court over the receivership and holding of the elections. If this development is anything to go by though by Monday we might just learn something altogether more interesting about efforts to derail the election by people who really just don't want Afrinic to follow it's own bylaws and the law of Mauritius.

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Mail received from the NRS
by Andrew Alston 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

Just got this email from the NRS (Lu Hengs outfit) I would like to say that while I am explicitly not endorsing any candidates - I am saying I cannot and will not support any of the below candidates in any way shape or form. Andrew ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Number Resource Society <info(a)news.nrs.help> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 11:00 Subject: Your Voice, Your Vote – Support the Future of AFRINIC To: <aa(a)alstonnetworks.net> [image: icon_afrbg] Hi AFRINIC Community, We’re at a pivotal moment—and your vote can reclaim AFRINIC for its members Our Election Pledge 01 Legal IP Ownership Your IPs secured with title deeds, permanently yours. 02 No Membership Fees Fair and free access to internet resources. 03 Financial Stability & Transparency A self-sustaining, corruption-free AFRINIC. NRS-ENDORSED CANDIDATES These leaders share this vision—champions of fairness, accountability, and digital rights. This is more than an election—it’s a charter for change. [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT ONE North AFRICA Hamza Bourougaa [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT TWO West AFRICA Terry Edet Okon [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT THREE Indian Ocean Dewandranath Kissoondoyal [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT FOUR Central AFRICA Cedric Andre Yana [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT FIVE Southern AFRICA Paul Wollner [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT SIX Eastern AFRICA Ephraim Hensley Okalebo [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT SEVEN Region-Independent Michiel Jacobus Bester [image: icon_afrbg] SEAT EIGHT Region-Independent Petrus Phillipus Willemse [image: icon_afrbg] Your Vote Counts. It’s your voice for legal IP ownership, accessible membership, and good governance. Stand with us for a brighter AFRINIC future.

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Re: [members-discuss] Re: Mail received from the NRS
by Andrew Alston 19 Jun '25

19 Jun '25

No - it’s because I don’t wish to make accusations without evidence. I believe very strongly in evidence to back allegations - and yes I want to see the grounds under which an entity attempted to derail an election. If there is nothing to hide so be it Andrew On Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 12:48, Seun Ojedeji <seun.ojedeji(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Yeah you can easily assume it was dismissed for good reason, what then is > the essence of sharing since case is closed. Is it so you can further call > out sections of the petition to confirm your suspicion. > > I will conclude by quoting you below. Read it, then look yourself in the > mirror: > > It concerns me greatly that this community has reached a point where every > little thing is distrusted and accusations fly - because it isn’t conducive > to ever fixing AfriNIC > > Regards > ---- > Sent from my mobile > kindly excuse typos > > On Thu, 19 Jun 2025, 4:12 am Andrew Alston, <aa(a)alstonnetworks.net> wrote: > >> And Noah (TISPA)’s court order got tossed out. And I believe for good >> reason and for the good of the continent >> >> For the sake of transparency though there is now nothing preventing them >> from showing us that application - since it is no longer sub judice - it’s >> a concluded matter >> >> >> Andrew >> >> On Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 12:08, Amin Dayekh <admin(a)megamore.ng> wrote: >> >>> The receiver told Noah and I think it was directed to all members, to go >>> to court >>> >>> On Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 9:50 AM, Hendrik Visage via zanog-discuss < >>> zanog-discuss(a)lists.nog.net.za> wrote: >>> >>>> At present you’ll have to ask the silent OR... >>>> >>>> On 19 Jun 2025, at 10:38, Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss < >>>> zanog-discuss(a)lists.nog.net.za> wrote: >>>> >>>> I would like to know the legality of the use of the AfriNIC logo in >>>> this email - I would have thought that may be trademark infringement - or >>>> at the very least blatant misrepresentation >>>> >>>> Andrew >>>> >>>> On Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 11:22, Shawn Jooste <shawn(a)rockingconnect.co.za> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Got this email, too, and agree. Same. >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Jun 19, 2025, at 10:06, Andrew Alston via zanog-discuss wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Just got this email from the NRS (Lu Hengs outfit) >>>>> >>>>> I would like to say that while I am explicitly not endorsing any >>>>> candidates - I am saying I cannot and will not support any of the below >>>>> candidates in any way shape or form. >>>>> >>>>> Andrew >>>>> >>>>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>>>> From: *Number Resource Society* <info(a)news.nrs.help> >>>>> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 at 11:00 >>>>> Subject: Your Voice, Your Vote – Support the Future of AFRINIC >>>>> To: <aa(a)alstonnetworks.net> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> Hi AFRINIC Community, >>>>> >>>>> We’re at a pivotal moment—and your vote can reclaim AFRINIC for its >>>>> members >>>>> >>>>> Our Election Pledge >>>>> >>>>> 01 >>>>> Legal IP Ownership >>>>> Your IPs secured with title deeds, permanently yours. >>>>> >>>>> 02 >>>>> No Membership Fees >>>>> Fair and free access to internet resources. >>>>> >>>>> 03 >>>>> Financial Stability & Transparency >>>>> A self-sustaining, corruption-free AFRINIC. >>>>> >>>>> NRS-ENDORSED CANDIDATES >>>>> >>>>> These leaders share this vision—champions of fairness, accountability, >>>>> and digital rights. This is more than an election—it’s a charter for change. >>>>> >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT ONE >>>>> North AFRICA >>>>> Hamza Bourougaa >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT TWO >>>>> West AFRICA >>>>> Terry Edet Okon >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT THREE >>>>> Indian Ocean >>>>> Dewandranath Kissoondoyal >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT FOUR >>>>> Central AFRICA >>>>> Cedric Andre Yana >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT FIVE >>>>> Southern AFRICA >>>>> Paul Wollner >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT SIX >>>>> Eastern AFRICA >>>>> Ephraim Hensley Okalebo >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT SEVEN >>>>> Region-Independent >>>>> Michiel Jacobus Bester >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> SEAT EIGHT >>>>> Region-Independent >>>>> Petrus Phillipus Willemse >>>>> [image: icon_afrbg] >>>>> Your Vote Counts. >>>>> It’s your voice for legal IP ownership, accessible membership, and >>>>> good governance. >>>>> Stand with us for a brighter AFRINIC future. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> zanog-discuss mailing list -- zanog-discuss(a)lists.nog.net.za >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to zanog-discuss-leave(a)lists.nog.net.za >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> zanog-discuss mailing list -- zanog-discuss(a)lists.nog.net.za >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to zanog-discuss-leave(a)lists.nog.net.za >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> >>>> Hendrik Visage >>>> >>>> hvisage(a)hevis.co.za >>>> >>>> >>>> HeViS.Co Systems Pty Ltd >>>> >>>> https://www.envisage.co.za >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> zanog-discuss mailing list -- zanog-discuss(a)lists.nog.net.za >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to zanog-discuss-leave(a)lists.nog.net.za >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> Members-Discuss mailing list >> Members-Discuss(a)afrinic.net >> https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/members-discuss >> >

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Re: Another take on the AfriNIC elections and the TISPA injunction
by Paul Hjul 17 Jun '25

17 Jun '25

There have been a number of similar applications published here https://afrinic.net/court-cases and I don't remember you asking the plaintiffs to share such court documents that are subject to proceedings *publicly* especially when the matter is *sub judice*. I encourage you to respect the court process, her ladyship, the Hon.judge and the legal teams. *Sub iudice* does not mean what you think it means. There are rules and practices designed to promote the sanctity and authority of courts in addressing matters before them and this relates to the fact that a matter is under the aegis of the judicial authority. *Sub iudice* does not mean that you can use the court as an excuse against valid disclosure. Doing so is actually disrespectful to the court. The TISPA injunction application failed to name the individuals who are nominees for the board, it fails to name parties who have ongoing (that is *sub iudice*) proceedings which are affected by the injunction. Any one of these affected parties who wishes to contemplate entering an application to be joined to the proceedings or to file cause for the *ex parte nisi* not to be made interlocutory. For this reason alone it is highly dishonest to not inform Andrew – and the public at large – of those particulars necessary to enable same to step in prior to the order being made interlocutory. If the affidavit makes untruthful claims then any claim that the public interest of not having pre-emptive knowledge of evidence to be lead in court circulating is overridden by the judicial interest in persons with knowledge that the claims are untruthful being afforded the ability to step forward with that knowledge. Let me step in as somebody who not only has experience in litigation in Mauritius (including dealing with Afrinic) but also on a near daily basis engages with Mauritius legal practitioners in a professional context. Mauritius has developed a bit of an odd – and open to legitimate criticism but frankly it's been the recipient of uninformed diatribe – culture and ethos around the dissemination of information around legal proceedings. A lot of this stems from Mauritius as an offshore jurisdiction with parties engaging in arbitration which is confidential. What has taken hold is the idea that until proceedings have happened in open court and been brought to finality there is a general confidentiality adopted on the documents. This is quite different from the situation in South Africa where I can request to be afforded access to a file that is at the court either as a researcher or because an NGO wishes to make an informed position. However, anybody involved in professional journalism will know that you don’t publish certain information prior to it being heard in court and the basic fact that documents can’t magically lose confidentiality considerations just because somebody makes them an annexure to an affidavit still holds. All matters I’ve been involved in with telcos have publicly accessible redacted records and records which are only for the legal team (not even the parties themselves) and the judge. Sensitive commercial information presents a challenge conceptually to the idea of open justice and different jurisdictions tackle this differently. Mauritius is chosen often because it's perceived to be more tolerant of secretiveness. More to the point here though: The contents of the application – particularly its affidavit – has already been considered by the court, the parties to the proceedings have been served and no harm to proceedings arises from the contents being in the public domain. It is therefore entirely a feature of practice (more than law) in Mauritius that litigants are afforded a greater room to assert confidentiality than in most other jurisdictions. And the *sub iudice *rule and doctrine is not the reason Noah does not want people to read the documents. If it was genuine deference to legal advice to be cautious then he would have no difficulty giving his consent to the documents being published. As I’ve repeatedly indicated Crystal Web (Pty) Ltd consents to the dissemination and publication of those documents pertaining to judicial proceedings to which Crystal Web is a party and which documents have not been “read in open court”. Unfortunately, Afrinic (and the $1000 per hour legal practitioners) will not consent to resource members knowing what is actually happening. I naturally cannot speak for any other party to litigation but my own experience is that even if there is no good reason for Afrinic to wish to keep information hidden – with selective and misleading disclosures – that the executive employees will oppose the publication of documentation in the public interest. So yes – it is true that a person with possession of copies of the documents pertaining to TISPA’s application should refrain from publishing and widely disseminating those documents. This is until the consent of the parties to publication is given and the court is informed. It is equally true that neither Noah Maina (who is commenting as if he has actual knowledge of the documents and is likely an affiant) nor TISPA have expressed their consent to the documents being published in the public interest. It is equally true that affected parties have a right to request a copy of the documents in the possession of Maina and TISPA and Afrinic and the Receiver. More importantly, TISPA probably have more to worry about from ICANNs lawyers than anybody else. Paul Speaking on behalf of Crystal Web (Pty) Ltd But also a beach town quasi hippy with a British law degree Paul AH Hjul BA (Rhodes University), LLM (University of London, specialism in Corporate and Commercial Law) Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

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Another take on the AfriNIC elections and the TISPA injunction
by Andrew Alston 17 Jun '25

17 Jun '25

Hi All, I am going to refrain from commenting on my views on any candidates - other than to say that I believe that directors of AfriNIC need to have business and directorship experience, and we need to realize that the board does not play a technical function, it runs a company, and in this case, a company with deep seated legal issues (and probably political issues as well), and in my view the only questions that really need answering about the candidates are - do they have the business acumen and experience leading corporate entities so they can resolve the issues we are faced with. That being said, I did want to comment on the TISPA injunction. Whoever thought this was a good idea - clearly hadn't read the bylaws. The court order as it stands does not allow for any election to take place - it is impossible to fully comply with the bylaws and hold an election at the current time. Let me explain: a.) First - the bylaws specify that elections are held at a quorate AGMM - at this point - it is not possible to get that quorum. To elaborate on this - there is a claim that someone could ask the court to appoint interim directors purely for the purpose of holding an election, and this would make the meeting quorate. These claims are categorically false. Article 12.10.ii of the bylaws sets the quorum, and it is explicit, that quorum is made up of 4 directors ELECTED to represent a region, 1 director ELECTED as a non-regional director, and 5 resource members. Key to this is the word ELECTED - appointed directors do not count towards quorum. b.) The bylaws explicitly state a list of things that have to be in the notice of meeting, and that said notice of meeting has to be distributed to the secretary, every member, every director and the auditor of the company. The company currently has no auditor - hence - article 12.2.i cannot be complied with c.) In the event of (b) not being complied with - a waiver can be granted if *every* member, unanimously, agrees to waive the irregularity in the notice of meeting. I do not see that happening. d.) Article 12.14 permits members to submit proposals to be heard at an AGMM. Said proposals have to be submitted to the board - we currently have no board - making it impossible to comply with article 12.14 e.) Under the bylaws directors are appointed in a specific sequence - again - this is hugely problematic in terms of an election that complies to the bylaws, since, members are explicitly elected to hold a 3 year term, and the bylaws don't allow for that to be altered, which breaks the sequential election (This is found in article 13.5/13.6) f.) The only variation of (e) is the powers granted to the board to elect to fulfill a casual vacancy - but that power is only granted to a sitting board - which we don't have - and said board members would not count towards quorum anyway due to point (a) Effectively, what the TISPA injunction does, is order something that is fundamentally impossible - and hence - that order is now going to have to be challenged, and overturned, because if an attempt is made to hold an election while that order stands - the election can be challenged by anyone for not complying with the bylaws and its back to square one we go. Basically, that injunction by TISPA was clearly done without any understanding of what they were asking the court for, and accomplishes absolutely nothing other than to ensure further delays and create more grounds under which people can dispute any election that is held. It was, in my opinion, short sighted, showed a complete lack of knowledge and homework into the bylaws, and does nothing but hurt the chances of us ever getting AfriNIC back on its feet. It would not surprise me in the slightest if the new ICP-2 document comes into force before we actually get an election and it also would not shock me in the slightest if AfriNIC was then replaced should that happen - because its clear that the community in Africa is not acting in a manner consistent with fixing AfriNIC - if they were - the election would be proceeding. Just my thoughts Andrew

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WC NOG
by Shawn Jooste 10 Jun '25

10 Jun '25

ZANOG <https://nog.net.za/> is happy to announce our next regional Network Operator Group meeting (Western Cape) of 2025 at Workshop17, Gardens , South Africa. *Please note the change of venue* ZANOG is an in person only event and will take place on Thursday 26 June 2025 We will be having the usual evening talks, followed by drinks, snacks and social networking. Talks will start at 18h30, but we encourage arrivals from 18h00 for a bit of mingling, before the event. 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 <https://www.flexoptix.net/> for their support and sponsorship of ZANOG 2025 events. Register here, as space is limited: https://events.nog.net.za/event/65/

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Reminder: Registering to vote in the AFRINIC elections (notaries)
by donald＠nog.net.za 22 May '25

22 May '25

Resharing from ISPA > Please see below! > > Dear members, > > > > This is a reminder to register to vote in the upcoming AFRINIC > elections if > you have not yet done so. As a quick recap, here is what you need to > do to > register to vote online: > > > > 1. A director, or similar authority at your organisation, will need > to > take a letter designating an e-voting representative to a Notary to > be > certified. Here is a template to use for that letter: > > > > *Designation of an e-voting representative for [company name]* > > > > To Whom It May Concern, > > > > This letter serves to designate the following person as *[company > name]*’s > e-voting representative for the upcoming AFRINIC Board elections: > > > > - Full name: *[representative’s full n*ame] > - Representative’s ID number: > - Email address: *[representative’s email address]* > - Contact number(s): *[representative’s phone number(s) in intl. > format, > +27…]* > > > > I hereby attest that I hold the authority on behalf of *[company > name]* to > designate the above e-voting representative. I confirm that the above > email > address is the correct address to send *[company name]*’s secure > e-voting > link to. > > > > This letter is accompanied by an up-to-date copy of the e-voting > representative’s ID document and has been signed in the presence of > a > Notary, who has certified it. > > > > Yours sincerely, > > *[to be signed in the presence of the Notary]* > > *[name of the authorising person]* > > *[position of the authorising person]* > > *[company name]* > > > > 2. Take the letter, as well as a copy of the e-voting > representative’s > ID document to a Notary to be certified. Bear in mind that there > will > likely be a modest cost associated with this step. *Note: **AFRINIC > has > confirmed* <https://afrinic.net/ast/2025/Final_FAQ.pdf> * that the > letter > does not to be apostilled.* > > > > 3. Scan the letter together with the notarial certificate and the > ID > copy, and send the scanned documents to elections2025(a)afrinic.net > before > midnight on 2nd June 2025. > > > > *Finding a Notary* > > *If you are in Gauteng and planning to attend the ZANOG-GP event in > Sandton > tonight (2025-05-22), there will be a Notary available to assist you > between 17:00 and 18:00. Click here > <https://events.nog.net.za/event/73/> > for more information.* > > > > Alternatively, here is a list of Notaries willing to assist: > > > > *Location* > > *Notary* > > *Contact details* > > *Address* > > CT > > DML Attorneys > > andrew(a)dmllaw.co.za > > jean(a)dmllaw.co.za > > 021 200 0770 > > 1st Floor, > > 22 Dreyer Street > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/22+Dreyer+Street+Claremont?entry=gmail&s…> > > Claremont > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/22+Dreyer+Street+Claremont?entry=gmail&s…> > > CT > > HAMER Attorneys > > warren(a)hamerattorneys.co.za > > louise(a)hamerattorneys.co.za > > 021 010 6448 > > 083 375 8259 > > Heritage Square First Floor > > 2 Vrede St > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2+Vrede+St+Durbanville?entry=gmail&sourc…> > > Durbanville > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/2+Vrede+St+Durbanville?entry=gmail&sourc…> > > JHB > > McCormick Londt > > petrie(a)mccla.co.za > > 010 612 6451 > > 115 11th Street > > Parkmore > > Sandton > > JHB > > Brits Attorneys > > liezlT(a)britsinc.co.za > > 010 492 4001 > > Ground Floor, Building 11 > > Gleneagle Office Park > > Koorsboomi Avenue > > Glen Erasmia, Kempton Park > > PTA > > Liesl Kriel Attorney > > liesl(a)lka-law.com > > 012 433 6368 > > 064 522 6006 > > 3rd Floor, Building 2 > > Brooklyn Bridge Office Park > > 570 Fehrsen Street > > Brooklyn > ------------------------------

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Reminder: ZANOG-GP and AfriNIC Notary Assistance, 22 May 2025 Joburg
by donald＠nog.net.za 20 May '25

20 May '25

Hi ZANOG community A reminder of the ZANOG-GP event Date: 22 May 2025 Time: 18h00-21h00 RSVP : https://events.nog.net.za/event/64/ There will be a Notary onsite an hour before the main event to assist with a notarial certificate that is required to register for e-voting for the upcoming AfriNIC election. Date: 22 May 2025 Time: 17h00 You will be required to send all the correct documentation to the Notarial before hand and then the Director of the company MUST be present to sign the appointment letter Please register here: https://events.nog.net.za/event/73/ You will then receive a checklist by email on what needs to be prepared before you arrive This assistance is for all AfriNIC members, they do not need to have attend a ZANOG or be a member of ISPA. All AfriNIC members welcome. See you there.

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Reminder: Register for the "ICP-2 Review" Webinar on 8th May 2025.
by comms＠afrinic.net 05 May '25

05 May '25

(Apologies for cross-posting) Dear Colleagues, Registration for the "ICP-2 Review" Webinar is ongoing. * Date: Thursday 8 May 2025 * Time: 13:00 -14:00 UTC * Duration: 1:00 Hr * Moderator: Hervé Clément * Registration link<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017449680004/WN_FCGsD9IlQ9OMNtsMV…> The session will be moderated by Mr. Hervé Clément, Member, Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC). With him in the panel will be: * Andrei Robachevsky- Member, Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) * Maemura Akinori - Member, Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) The Internet landscape has changed significantly over the last two decades. The Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC), in conjunction with the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), decided it was time to review and update the Internet Coordination Policy (ICP-2) to meet current needs. In October 2023, the Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC) asked the NRO Number Council (NRO NC), that fulfils the role of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), to establish and manage a process to update the ICP-2. Modification of ICP-2 requires an open and transparent process to allow participation from across the global RIR and ICANN communities. In this webinar, the panelists will showcase the progress achieved so far in the ICP-2 Review. The session will also provide an introduction to the draft version of a document <https://www.nro.net/policy/internet-coordination-policy-2/rir-governance-do…> that aims to update ICP-2: Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries. This updated document is titled "Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and De-recognition of Regional Internet Registries". This document is currently open for comments from 14 April to 27 May 2025. We invite community input on this draft document and encourage everyone interested in this topic to attend this session. We look forward to having your inputs in this webinar. Key Takeaways * Learn more on the progress achieved so far in the ICP-2 Review process * Gain insights into the draft version of the document that aims to update ICP-2: “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and De-recognition of Regional Internet Registries" * Get useful feedback from the community on the draft document Secure your spot and register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017449680004/WN_FCGsD9IlQ9OMNtsMV…>.<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5017449680004/WN_FCGsD9IlQ9OMNtsMV…> Be sure to save the date and spread the word as your participation is key to making these sessions a success! ________________________________ Explore the full schedule and learn more about AFRINIC webinars on our Webinar Series Page<https://afrinic.net/events/webinar-series>. We look forward to having you join us for these insightful sessions! ________________________________ Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications.

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AFRINIC Webinar Series Streaming Shortly!
by comms＠afrinic.net 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

(Apologies for Cross-posting) Dear Colleagues, The webinar on "Stories of Resilience: Celebrating African Women Shaping Digital Transformation" is about to start. If you are yet to register for this webinar, please do so here.<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jsm653P-SRGGvBsjGiMlxA> If you are unable to join us on Zoom, we will be streaming the webinar live on our Youtube Page here.<https://youtube.com/live/7oLPLV_8RVQ?feature=share> We look forward to your participation in this exciting webinar series and hope to see you there. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications.

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Reminder: Register for the "Stories of Resilience: Celebrating African Women Shaping Digital Transformation" Webinar on 17th April 2025.
by comms＠afrinic.net 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

(Apologies for cross-posting) Dear Colleagues, Registration for the "Stories of Resilience: Celebrating African Women Shaping Digital Transformation" Webinar is ongoing. As we celebrate this year’s International Girls in ICT Day themed, “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” we are reminded that Africa's digital future must be built by all and that includes the voices, innovations, and leadership of women. * Date: 17th April 2025 * Time: 10:00 -11:30 UTC * Duration: 1:30 Hrs * Registration link<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jsm653P-SRGGvBsjGiMlxA> The session will be moderated by Ms. Sarah Kiden, Research Fellow at the University of Southampton. With her in the panel will be: * Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim- Board Chairperson AfTLD * Mrs. Anne Rachel Inne - Digital for Development Consultant, Africa Ultimate Expertise * Mrs. Fiona Asonga - Chief Executive Officer, Tespok * Mrs. Wafa Dahmani - Stakeholder Development Liaison, AFRINIC * Ms. Manhal Mohammed- Senior Systems Engineer, AFRINIC * Mrs. Meriem Slimani - Development Coordinator, ATU Across Africa, the digital revolution is reshaping economies, industries, and societies. Yet, despite the rapid growth of ICT, women remain significantly underrepresented in the sector. Structural barriers, societal expectations, and workplace biases continue to limit the participation of women in the very field that is driving the continent’s future. Despite the odds, there are trailblazing women across Africa who have defied these odds, risen to the challenge, shattered glass ceilings, and proved that the future of ICT must be inclusive. Through candid conversations, the webinar will highlight the challenges, triumphs, and impact of their work in a “male-dominated” field. The panelists will offer insights, mentorship, and nuggets of wisdom to young women aspiring to break into and thrive in ICT, demonstrating that inclusion is not just necessary but essential for Africa’s digital future. This webinar is not just about storytelling, it is about building a movement that fosters diversity and equity in ICT, inspiring the next generation of African women to become leaders, innovators, and change makers in the digital space. Key Takeaways * Gain insights as to why diversity in ICT is crucial for Africa’s growth and how women can take the lead in shaping an inclusive digital transformation. * Learn from the real-life experiences of trailblazing African women in tech, as they share their challenges, achievements, and impact. * Be inspired and motivated to pursue a career in technology, with actionable lessons on breaking barriers and stepping into leadership roles in ICT. ________________________________ Secure your spot and register here.<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jsm653P-SRGGvBsjGiMlxA> Be sure to save the date and spread the word as your participation is key to making these sessions a success! ________________________________ Explore the full schedule and learn more about each webinar both previous and upcoming on our Webinar Series Page<https://afrinic.net/events/webinar-series>. We look forward to having you join us for these insightful sessions! ________________________________ Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications.

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Register now for ZANOG25, 23-24 April 2025. Agenda Available
by donald＠nog.net.za 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

The Organisation for ZANOG25 is in its final stages, the agenda has been published so register now to secure your place. Date: 23-24 April 2025 Venue: Coastlands Hotel, Umhlanga, Durban, South Africa. Register here : https://events.nog.net.za/event/58/ Registrations close on 16 April 2025 The agenda for ZANOG25 is now available. Visit https://nog.net.za/zanog2025/ for more details. This agenda is subject to change. There will be a half day training workshop on “How to build DNS infrastructure for ISPs” the morning before the main event. RSVP here for the training: https://events.nog.net.za/event/72/ Note the prerequisites for this training. There is a vetting process in place to ensure the candidates meet the requirements and will attend the session. Training is limited to two registrations per organisation. Below more details on the ZANOG25 agenda 23 April 2025 Time Session Info 8h00 Morning tea and croissants 9h00 Newcomers' session : How to get the most out of ZANOG 9h30 Welcome 10h00 Coherent Optics 101 Mark Tinka 10h30 O-E-O, No Need to Slow: The Optical Routing Revolution (Byren Meintjes) 11h00 Morning Coﬀee 11h30 Contemplating Internet History: Where Do We Go Next? (Jim Cowie) 12h00 Community Panel Amreesh Phokeer featuring : 12h30 Community Panel (continued) Sara Alamin (SdNOG) 13h00-14.30 Lunch 14h30 Every ISP Needs To Use A QoE Middle-Box On Their Network (Frantisek (Frank) Borsik) 15h00 Unlocking Network Visibility through Programmable Data Planes (Gerrit Avenant) 15h30 VPP: A 1Tbps+ fully open source router (Pim van Pelt) 16h00 Tea / Whisky BOF with quiz / informal social 17h00 Beers for Peers 24 April 2025 8h00 Morning tea and croissants 9h00 Building skills for the next-generation of Internet Plumbers 9h30 Virtualized firewalls and networking in Linux (ProxMox) (Hendrik Visage) 10h00 Linux: B-RAS with accel-ppp (Ian Coetzee / Russell Cook) 10h30 Containerlab - Network labs for the future (Nardus le Roux) 11h00 Morning Coﬀee 11h30 Building and operating a global DNS anycast network (Sara Alamin) 12h30 .ZA ASN vulnerabilities: A CSIRT.net.za overview (Warwick Ward-Cox) 13h00-14.30 Lunch 14h30 Current and looming legislation: What should ISPs be worrying about? (Dominic Cull) 15h00 Maps, opinions and best practices: ISPA’s fibre projects (Ant Brooks) 15h30 Roadmap to restoring AFRINIC : A strategy workshop for AFRINIC members and stakeholders Closing Cocktail Looking forward to seeing you in Durban!

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Register for the "Stories of Resilience: Celebrating African Women Shaping Digital Transformation" Webinar on 17th April 2025.
by comms＠afrinic.net 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

(Apologies for cross-posting) Dear Colleagues, You are invited to register for the "Stories of Resilience: Celebrating African Women Shaping Digital Transformation" Webinar. As we celebrate this year’s International Girls in ICT Day themed, “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” we are reminded that Africa's digital future must be built by all and that includes the voices, innovations, and leadership of women. * Date: 17th April 2025 * Time: 10:00 -11:30 UTC * Duration: 1:30 Hrs * Registration link<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jsm653P-SRGGvBsjGiMlxA> Across Africa, the digital revolution is reshaping economies, industries, and societies. Yet, despite the rapid growth of ICT, women remain significantly underrepresented in the sector. Structural barriers, societal expectations, and workplace biases continue to limit the participation of women in the very field that is driving the continent’s future. Despite the odds, there are trailblazing women across Africa who have defied these odds, risen to the challenge, shattered glass ceilings, and proved that the future of ICT must be inclusive. Through candid conversations, the webinar will highlight the challenges, triumphs, and impact of their work in a “male-dominated” field. The panelists will offer insights, mentorship, and nuggets of wisdom to young women aspiring to break into and thrive in ICT, demonstrating that inclusion is not just necessary but essential for Africa’s digital future. This webinar is not just about storytelling, it is about building a movement that fosters diversity and equity in ICT, inspiring the next generation of African women to become leaders, innovators, and change makers in the digital space. Key Takeaways * Gain insights as to why diversity in ICT is crucial for Africa’s growth and how women can take the lead in shaping an inclusive digital transformation. * Learn from the real-life experiences of trailblazing African women in tech, as they share their challenges, achievements, and impact. * Be inspired and motivated to pursue a career in technology, with actionable lessons on breaking barriers and stepping into leadership roles in ICT. ________________________________ Secure your spot and register here.<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jsm653P-SRGGvBsjGiMlxA> Be sure to save the date and spread the word as your participation is key to making these sessions a success! ________________________________ Explore the full schedule and learn more about each webinar both previous and upcoming on our Webinar Series Page<https://afrinic.net/events/webinar-series>. We look forward to having you join us for these insightful sessions! ________________________________ Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications.

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AFRINIC crisis meeting invitation
by Ant Brooks 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

Dear ZANOGers, Many of you will have already seen this invitation circulating on the ZANOG discuss Telegram group, but I'm distributing a copy via email for everyone who still reads their email ;). Short version: The DCA and ISPA are convening a meeting next week primarily to raise awareness of the current issues at AFRINIC, but also to encourage some discussion of steps that South African resource holders can take to fix AFRINIC. There is also an AFRINIC strategy workshop on the agenda for ZANOG25 in KZN later this month where there will be a further opportunity to discuss this, and I encourage everyone attending ZANOG to participate in that too. Warm regards, Ant Brooks ISPA Secretariat

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