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ZANOG-KZN Reminder
by Shawn Jooste 25 Jun '26

25 Jun '26

Hi All, Just a reminder of tonights ZANOG event. Date: 25 June 2026 (that's tonight). Time: 18h00 - 22h00 Venue: Westville Country Club, 1 Link Road, Westville Title: ZANOG-KZN RSVP : https://events.nog.net.za/event/80/ (if you haven't yet, we have a few spots available. Shawn

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ZANOG-KZN events : 25 June 2025
by donald＠nog.net.za 22 Jun '26

22 Jun '26

ZANOG is happy to announce our next regional Network Operator Group meeting (KZN) of 2026 at Westville Country Club, Durban Date: 25 June 2026 Time: 18h00 - 22h00 Venue: Westville Country Club, 1 Link Road, Westville Title: ZANOG-KZN RSVP : https://events.nog.net.za/event/80/ We would like you to share your story with the community. get in touch with us at info(a)nog.net.za to do a talk or presentation. ZANOG is excited to be holding an afternoon of rolling up your sleeves and deploying tools to help network observability before the ZANOG-KZN event in the evening Date: 25 June 2026 Time: 14h00 - 17h00 Venue: Westville Country Club, 1 Link Road, Westville Title: Deploying observability tools RSVP : https://events.nog.net.za/event/88/

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Invitation to Share a Tribute and Join us in the Memorial Celebration of Alan Barrett
by AFRINIC Communication 17 Jun '26

17 Jun '26

Dear Colleagues, The African Internet community continues to mourn the loss of Alan Barrett, one of Africa’s Internet pioneers, a respected leader, mentor, and friend. Through his decades of service to the Internet community, Alan helped shape Internet infrastructure, policy development, and governance across Africa and globally. His legacy lives on through the institutions he helped build, the policies he shaped, and the many people he inspired. To honour Alan’s life and contributions, we invite you to share a personal tribute, memory, message, or photograph that reflects his impact on your life or work. Selected tributes and photos will be featured during a memorial session and included in a commemorative tribute for Alan’s family. Please submit your tribute and photographs here <https://2026.internetsummit.africa/alan-p-barrett-memorial>. (https://2026.internetsummit.africa/alan-p-barrett-memorial) We also invite you to join us for the Alan Barrett Memorial Tribute: Date: 23 June 2026 Time: 18:00 EAT ( 15.00 UTC) Venue: Africa Internet Summit 2026, Nairobi, Kenya Format: Hybrid (In-Person and Online) Let us celebrate the life, leadership, and lasting legacy of a man whose contributions helped shape Africa’s Internet. Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communications. Chers membres de la Communauté, La communauté Internet africaine continue de pleurer la perte d’Alan Barrett, l’un des pionniers de l’Internet en Afrique, un leader respecté, un mentor et un ami. À travers plusieurs décennies de service au sein de la communauté Internet, Alan a contribué à façonner l’infrastructure Internet, le développement des politiques et la gouvernance de l’Internet en Afrique et dans le monde. Son héritage demeure vivant à travers les institutions qu’il a aidé à bâtir, les politiques qu’il a contribué à façonner et les nombreuses personnes qu’il a inspirées. Afin d’honorer la vie et les contributions d’Alan, nous vous invitons à partager un hommage personnel, un souvenir, un message ou une photographie reflétant l’impact qu’il a eu sur votre vie ou votre travail. Les hommages et photographies sélectionnés seront présentés lors d’une session commémorative et inclus dans un hommage souvenir destiné à la famille d’Alan. Veuillez soumettre votre hommage et vos photographies ici <https://2026.internetsummit.africa/alan-p-barrett-memorial> (https://2026.internetsummit.africa/alan-p-barrett-memorial) Nous vous invitons également à vous joindre à nous pour l’hommage commémoratif en mémoire d’Alan Barrett : Date : 23 juin 2026 Heure : 18 h 00 EAT (15.00 GMT) Lieu: Africa Internet Summit 2026, Nairobi, Kenya Format : Hybride (en présentiel et en ligne) Célébrons ensemble la vie, le leadership et l’héritage durable d’un homme dont les contributions ont aidé à façonner l’Internet en Afrique. Cordialement, AFRINIC Communications.

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Reminder: Register for the AFRINIC webinar: "Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator'
by AFRINIC Communication 16 Jun '26

16 Jun '26

Dear Colleagues, As governments across Africa accelerate their digital transformation agendas, the transition to IPv6 is no longer simply a technical upgrade; it is becoming a strategic imperative for digital sovereignty, national resilience, and sustainable Internet growth. Join us for an insightful webinar, "Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator," where government agencies, regulators, policymakers, and telecommunications operators will gain practical insights into Africa's flagship initiative to support public-sector IPv6 adoption. Date: 17 June 2026 Time: 10:00 AM UTC, 2:00 PM Mauritian Time Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRh… What You Will Learn • Understand why IPv6 transition has become a matter of national digital sovereignty, not just a technical upgrade. • Grasp how the African Government IPv6 Accelerator is structured and how your MDA can enrol and progress through it. • Benchmark your country's IPv6 readiness against regional peers and global mandates. • Leave with a defensible case for your leadership on the cost of inaction versus the cost of acting now, and a clear next step for your MDA. Who Should Attend? • Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) • Telecommunications Operators (Telcos) • Regulatory Authorities • ICT Policymakers • Network and Infrastructure Managers • Digital Transformation Leaders This session will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategic arguments needed to build a compelling case for IPv6 adoption within their organisations and contribute to a more secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystem. Register Now https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRh… Reserve your place today and discover how your organisation can benefit from the African Government IPv6 Accelerator. Take the IPv6 Readiness Self-Assessment before the webinar. It is a 2-minute self-diagnostic across six dimensions of institutional readiness: leadership awareness, technical capacity, planning maturity, infrastructure readiness, vendor relationships, and deployment activity. Your individual responses are confidential. Aggregate data informs the programme. Your tier score lands in your inbox when you submit. Why take it before the webinar: You walk into the session with your own data, not a generic frame When we walk through what each tier means, you will know exactly which paragraph applies to your MDA You will have the result to forward to your DG or Permanent Secretary the same week, not the week after Take the 2-minute assessment → <https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=6> (https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=6) If the button does not render, paste this into your browser: <https://afrinic.academy/gov6-assess>Join the Government IPv6 Accelerator <https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=6> (https://learn.afrinic.academy/?fluent-form=6) Learn more here: https://afrinic.academy/webinar/ AFRINIC Training Team

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Register for the AFRINIC webinar: "Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator'
by AFRINIC Communication 12 Jun '26

12 Jun '26

Dear Colleagues, As governments across Africa accelerate their digital transformation agendas, the transition to IPv6 is no longer simply a technical upgrade; it is becoming a strategic imperative for digital sovereignty, national resilience, and sustainable Internet growth. Join us for an insightful webinar, "Don't Get Left Behind: Inside the African Government IPv6 Accelerator," where government agencies, regulators, policymakers, and telecommunications operators will gain practical insights into Africa's flagship initiative to support public-sector IPv6 adoption. Date: 17 June 2026 Time: 10:00 AM UTC, 2:00 PM Mauritian Time Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRh… What You Will Learn • Understand why IPv6 transition has become a matter of national digital sovereignty, not just a technical upgrade. • Grasp how the African Government IPv6 Accelerator is structured and how your MDA can enrol and progress through it. • Benchmark your country's IPv6 readiness against regional peers and global mandates. • Leave with a defensible case for your leadership on the cost of inaction versus the cost of acting now, and a clear next step for your MDA. Who Should Attend? • Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) • Telecommunications Operators (Telcos) • Regulatory Authorities • ICT Policymakers • Network and Infrastructure Managers • Digital Transformation Leaders This session will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategic arguments needed to build a compelling case for IPv6 adoption within their organisations and contribute to a more secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystem. Register Now https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7017784982005/WN_KulTnNftT4Kr9cIRh… Reserve your place today and discover how your organisation can benefit from the African Government IPv6 Accelerator. Learn more here: https://afrinic.academy/webinar/ AFRINIC Training Team

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Reminder: AFRINIC Elections 2026: Call for Candidates Extended to 8 June 2026.
by AFRINIC Communication 05 Jun '26

05 Jun '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear Colleagues, The Nomination Committee 2026 hereby informs the AFRINIC Membership and broader Internet Community that the deadline for submission of nominations for the AFRINIC Elections 2026 has been extended to 08 June 2026. The extension applies to the following positions: Three (3) seats for the Governance Committee Two (2) seats for the NRO NC / ASO AC community representatives Two (2) PDP Co-Chairs The Nomination Committee encourages qualified candidates from all AFRINIC sub-regions to submit their nominations and welcomes diversity in representation, including gender and linguistic diversity. Nomination forms and election information are available: Governance Committee:https://forms.afrinic.net/governance-committee-election-2026 NRO NC / ASO AC: https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026 <https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026> PDP Co-Chairs: https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 <https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026> Additional information and the Election Guidelines 2026 at: https://election.afrinic.net/election-guideline-2026, Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communication ………………………………………………………… Élections AFRINIC 2026 : Prolongation de l'appel à candidatures Chers collègues, Le comité de nomination 2026 informe les membres d'AFRINIC et la communauté Internet que la date limite de soumission des candidatures pour les élections AFRINIC 2026 a été prolongée au 08 juin 2026. Cette prolongation s'applique aux postes suivants : Trois (3) sièges au sein du comité de gouvernance Deux (2) sièges pour les représentants de la communauté NRO NC / ASO AC Deux (2) coprésidents du PDP Les formulaires de candidature et les informations relatives aux élections restent disponibles aux adresses suivantes: Comité de gouvernance : https://forms.afrinic.net/governance-committee-election-2026 NRO NC / ASO AC : https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026 Coprésidents du PDP : https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 Pour toute information complémentaire ainsi que pour consulter les directives électorales 2026, veuillez visiter : https://election.afrinic.net/election-guideline-2026 AFRINIC Communication

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AFRINIC Elections 2026: Call for Candidates Extended to 8 June 2026.
by AFRINIC Communication 29 May '26

29 May '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear Colleagues, The Nomination Committee 2026 hereby informs the AFRINIC Membership and broader Internet Community that the deadline for submission of nominations for the AFRINIC Elections 2026 has been extended to 08 June 2026. The extension applies to the following positions: Three (3) seats for the Governance Committee Two (2) seats for the NRO NC / ASO AC community representatives Two (2) PDP Co-Chairs The Nomination Committee encourages qualified candidates from all AFRINIC sub-regions to submit their nominations and welcomes diversity in representation, including gender and linguistic diversity. Nomination forms and election information are available: Governance Committee:https://forms.afrinic.net/governance-committee-election-2026 NRO NC / ASO AC: https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026 <https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026> PDP Co-Chairs: https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 <https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026> Additional information and the Election Guidelines 2026 at: https://election.afrinic.net/election-guideline-2026, Kind Regards, AFRINIC Communication ………………………………………………………… Élections AFRINIC 2026 : Prolongation de l'appel à candidatures Chers collègues, Le comité de nomination 2026 informe les membres d'AFRINIC et la communauté Internet que la date limite de soumission des candidatures pour les élections AFRINIC 2026 a été prolongée au 08 juin 2026. Cette prolongation s'applique aux postes suivants : Trois (3) sièges au sein du comité de gouvernance Deux (2) sièges pour les représentants de la communauté NRO NC / ASO AC Deux (2) coprésidents du PDP Les formulaires de candidature et les informations relatives aux élections restent disponibles aux adresses suivantes: Comité de gouvernance : https://forms.afrinic.net/governance-committee-election-2026 NRO NC / ASO AC : https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026 Coprésidents du PDP : https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 Pour toute information complémentaire ainsi que pour consulter les directives électorales 2026, veuillez visiter : https://election.afrinic.net/election-guideline-2026

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In Memoriam: Alan Barrett
by Andrew Alston 28 May '26

28 May '26

Dear friends and colleagues, As some of you will already be aware, it is with immense sadness that we confirm, on behalf of his wife Kerry and the family, the passing of Alan Barrett. Alan died on May 28th in Cape Town, South Africa, following a diagnosis of late-stage cancer about a month ago. We are sharing this notice so that the community has accurate information at a moment when Kerry and the family need space to grieve. Alan was a friend, a willing listener, and someone who always stepped up to help when called upon. His contributions to the African Internet ecosystem were second to none, and with his passing we lose not only a friend but a giant of the industry. In 1990, Alan helped establish the very first Internet connection to South African universities, and in 1993 he co-founded the country's first commercial Internet Service Provider. In 1997 he co-authored the proposal to create AfriNIC and subsequently served on the steering committee tasked with bringing it into being. Alan served on the AfriNIC board from 2004 to 2009 and was a member of the NRO NC from 2004 to 2014. In 2015 he was appointed CEO of AfriNIC, a role he held until 2019. Beyond Africa, he was a central participant in the IANA Stewardship Transition Coordination Group, and until his death served on the ICANN board on behalf of the Address Supporting Organisation. Alan will be sorely missed by the community, his relatives and his wife, Kerry. Kerry and the family ask for privacy at this time. We will be organising an online memorial in due course and will share details once they are available. Andrew Alston Remco van Mook

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ZANOG Workshops
by Shawn Jooste 25 May '26

25 May '26

Do you know where traffic on your network is coming from and going to? Better network observability can help improve peering and interconnection decisions, reduce costs, and improve performance. Join us for a hands-on workshop on deploying free observability tools. Date: 28 May 2026 Time: 14h00 – 17h00 Topics include: • Introduction to sFlow and NetFlow • Deploying AS-Stats • Deploying Akvorado • Configuring routers to export flows • Open troubleshooting and discussion RSVP: https://events.nog.net.za/event/87/ Join us later the same day for the next regional Network Operator Group meeting – ZANOG-WC. Date: 28 May 2026 Time: 18h00 Venue: Workshop17, Gardens, Cape Town Talks: • Containers on MikroTik – David Savage • AI show-and-tell and what I have learned – Hendrik Visage RSVP: https://events.nog.net.za/event/79/ These events remain free thanks to our sponsor, FLEXOPTIX.

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Reminder: Call for Candidates for AFRINIC 2026 Elections
by AFRINIC Communication 20 May '26

20 May '26

[Version en français au bas] Dear Colleagues, AFRINIC is at an important turning point. As we continue rebuilding our African Internet Registry, we need committed, credible, and service-minded people who are ready to contribute to the future of this esteemed institution and to the development of the Internet across our continent. The Nomination Committee 2026 is calling for nominations for the following positions: • Three (3) seats on the Governance Committee • Two (2) seats for the NRO NC / ASO AC community representatives • Two (2) PDP Co-Chair positions These roles are not symbolic. They are designed for people who believe in accountability, transparency, bottom-up governance, responsible management of Internet number resources, and the long-term stability of Africa’s Internet ecosystem. If you have the experience, commitment, integrity, and willingness to serve the African Internet community, this is the right moment to step forward. We also strongly encourage nominations from all African sub-regions, including women, young professionals, experienced technical experts, policy contributors, and members of our English, French, Arabic, and Portuguese-speaking communities. You may nominate yourself or nominate a qualified candidate. Nomination forms: • Governance Committee: https://forms.afrinic.net/governance-committee-election-2026 • NRO NC / ASO AC: https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026 • PDP Co-Chairs: https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 Each candidature must be supported by two AFRINIC Resource Members in good standing. The deadline for nominations is 29 May 2026 at 23:59 UTC. Let us build the future of AFRINIC together, with competence, responsibility, and commitment to Africa. Yours sincerely, Ganesh Ramalingum NomCom Chair ______________________________________________________________________ Chers membres de la communauté, AFRINIC est à un tournant important de son histoire. Alors que nous poursuivons la reconstruction de notre registre Internet africain, nous avons besoin de personnes engagées, crédibles et animées par le sens du service, prêtes à contribuer à l'avenir de cette prestigieuse institution et au développement d'Internet sur l'ensemble de notre continent. Le Comité de nomination 2026 lance un appel à candidatures pour les postes suivants: • Trois (3) sièges au sein du Comité de gouvernance • Deux (2) sièges de représentants de la communauté pour le NRO NC / ASO AC • Deux (2) postes de coprésidents du PDP (Processus de développement des politiques) Ces rôles ne sont pas symboliques. Ils sont conçus pour des personnes qui croient en la responsabilité, la transparence, la gouvernance ascendante, la gestion responsable des ressources de numérotation Internet et la stabilité à long terme de l'écosystème Internet africain. Si vous possédez l'expérience, l'engagement, l'intégrité et la volonté de servir la communauté Internet africaine, c'est le moment idéal pour vous présenter. Nous encourageons les candidatures issues de toutes les sous-régions africaines, y compris les femmes, les jeunes professionnels, les experts techniques chevronnés, les contributeurs aux politiques, ainsi que les membres de nos communautés anglophones, francophones, arabophones et lusophones. Vous pouvez proposer votre propre candidature ou parrainer un candidat qualifié à travers les Formulaires de candidature : • Comité de gouvernance : https://forms.afrinic.net/governance-committee-election-2026 • NRO NC / ASO AC : https://forms.afrinic.net/nro-nc-aso-ac-election-2026 • Coprésidents du PDP : https://forms.afrinic.net/pdp-co-chairs-selection-2026 Chaque candidature doit être endossée par deux membres-ressources d’AFRINIC en règle. La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 29 mai 2026 à 23h59 UTC. Construisons ensemble l'avenir d'AFRINIC, avec le sens de compétence, de responsabilité et d'engagement envers l’Afrique. Cordialement, Ganesh Ramalingum NomCom Chair

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