Tag: africa

A 3.5% Leap in 60 Days: The Remarkable Rise of Nigeria’s .ng Domain in 2023

In the face of economic challenges, Nigeria‘s country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD), .ng, has defied the odds, showcasing notable growth in registrations, renewals, and restorations. According to data from the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA), the numbers climbed from 203,904 in September 2023 to an impressive 211,164 by November of the same year. Mr.…
Tanzanian Officials Scale New Heights to Champion .TZ Domains

In a unique and symbolic move, officials from the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) recently undertook an epic climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro! Led by DOT TZ Champion, Mr. Simon Msafari Balthazar, the team carried a message that extends beyond the breathtaking views – a call to embrace online identity and digital ownership…
Nigeria’s .ng Domain names Soar: A Digital Evolution Unleashed

July 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge in .ng domain names, reflecting Nigeria’s growing online identity. Learn why this digital milestone matters.
Hackathon for .bh domain names

The Telecommunication Authority of Bahrain has launched a Hackathon to promote the country’s .bh ccTLD. This was the first edition of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) hackathon. This event was inaugurated in association with the International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Internet in Kenya and .ke domain names

Mr. Geoffrey Shimanyula, the chairman of Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC) talked in detail about the current situation of .ke domain names, the effect of pandemic on it and how the extension is going to contribute towards the development of the African Nation.
.ng domains gain slightly amid discounts

In a previous post we talked about the fall in the number of .ng domains. We also talked about how Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) had announced huge price cuts on .ng domains. It appears that the efforts of NiRA have bore results. NiRA has released their latest figures, for the performance of .ng in…
Second level .tz domain name to be made available

Tanzania has announced the launch of new .tz domain names. Second level domain name registrations under the Top-level domain .tz would begin soon. This wasn’t possible earlier. Earlier, only third level domain names under second level .tz domains such as .or.tz, .co.tz, .mobi.tz, etc. The domain names will be available in 3 phases, starting from…
Major price cuts in .ng domains

There is going to be huge cuts in the price of .ng domain names. The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced that the prices of .ng domain names would be reduced by a whooping 40% from now on. This drop in the price of the ccTLD of Nigeria, was a result of the assessment…
ICANN’s new root servers to boost internet connectivity in Africa

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is going to install two new root servers in Africa. One is going to be established in Kenya, while the other partner is still to be decided. This move is going to help a huge and fastly growing population of internet users in the continent. This…