In 2024, Registry.Africa marked ten years of excellence. As the custodian of the .africa Top-Level Domain (gTLD), we operate at the peak of the digital ecosystem, ensuring that every registration is backed by a secure, reliable, and African-led infrastructure.
Our journey is defined by trust,” says CEO Lucky Masilela. We work tirelessly behind the scenes with global registrars to ensure that African businesses have a dedicated space to thrive. We don’t just maintain a database; we protect a narrative. As we move into our second decade, our commitment remains the same: providing a safe, world-class platform for every African to take charge of their digital destiny.
.africa is an online identity for the Africa-geographic Top Level Domain (gTLD). Registry Africa serves as the Registry for the .africa domain name.
Registry Africa, as the domain name registry, operates at the top of the DNS network structure. We are responsible for managing top-level domain names. This involves making decisions about domain name extensions, establishing the rules for purchasing a new domain name, and collaborating with registrars to make domain names available to the public.
Registry Africa maintains the database containing the domain names registered under the .africa top-level domain (TLD) with the corresponding registrant information.
.africa aims to unite Africans near and far under one domain name, promoting e-commerce, technology, and online growth.
Our vision is to bring a shared identity for Africans both in Africa and the world over by offering a dedicated digital space.
.africa, established by Africans, is a domain name designed to showcase Africa’s potential to the world, taking charge of our narrative.
We believe in the power of a connected Africa and are committed to providing the platform for African businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals to thrive in our digital world.
Over the past decade, we have witnessed incredible growth and innovation across the continent.
Moving forward, we will continue our commitment to supporting African businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals.
