Articles about Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

AFRINIC slammed for controversial board election

ICANN and ISPA express “grave concern” over the integrity of the African Network Information Centre’s recent board election, resulting in AFRINIC annulling the process.

Inclusive infrastructure key to Africa’s connectivity gains

Despite submarine cables landing in Africa, efforts must be accelerated to ensure the connectivity they bring is able to reach far-flung areas, says ICANN.

Registry Africa renews agreement with ICANN

The African registry operator and administrator renews its operator agreement with ICANN for a further 10 years.

SA internet ecosystem more mature than African counterparts

South Africa has the highest number of internet domain registrations and internet exchange points on the continent, says ICANN.

New domain names to create stronger online identities for SA

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers will open applications for new Generic Top Level Domain Names, which go beyond the traditional .com or .org.

Internet registry AFRINIC comes of age

The African Network Information Centre marks 18 years since it was established in 2005.

ICANN CEO resigns

Göran Marby steps down from his dual role as president and CEO of the organisation, with Sally Costerton appointed as interim president and CEO.

South African ICT policy expert joins ICANN

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers appoints Mandla Msimang as one of its board of directors.

Domains.co.za releases WHOIS Privacy

This safeguards a company or individual's personal information from WHOIS records, which list personal details about the owner.

.africa domain will be available mid-year

Companies can apply for domain names with the affixture .africa from July, following ICANN delegating the domain to ZACR.

All systems go for dotAfrica

Applications for domain names ending in .africa, .capetown, .durban and .joburg will open on 1 May, the ZA Central Registry says.

DiaMatrix offers domain pre-registration

The company has introduced a pre-registration service for the soon-to-be-launched new generic Top Level Domains.