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Registry Africa is excited to announce our partnership with GoDaddy, the world’s biggest domain registrar. To say this is a big deal would be an understatement. This collaboration is a massive milestone for .africa domain names. With GoDaddy on board, the .africa domain is now available globally, making it easier for people, businesses, and organisations […]

The December holidays are finally here! Before you swap your suit for a swimsuit, take a moment to plan ahead. The festive season is an opportunity for business owners to capitalise on the holiday cheer while keeping their ventures thriving. The biggest pro of having an online business is that you can keep operations running […]

The .africa domain offers an exciting opportunity.  Why?  The domain name is appealing through its potential to grow in popularity. .africa helps businesses establish a pan-African presence online, taking their proudly African brands online or connecting with geo-specific markets.  What is the domain name .africa? The .africa domain is a top-level domain (TLD) designed to […]

Africa’s potential for business development is determined by three significant investment factors. As a continent, Africa hosts the world’s youngest population, vast natural resources, and now, a growing commitment from the governments to promote business growth. Africa is constantly growing and evolving. Let’s explore how you can play a part in that. 1. Demographic Investment: […]

Over the years, culture and heritage have become integral to each country and culture’s celebration of their identity, paying homage offline and online to those who came before them and played an essential role in giving Africa its agency. At .africa, we want to unpack how we, as Africans, commemorate culture across the continent and […]

Pan-African Women’s Day is celebrated continent-wide on the 31st of July. It is a significant day to honour and recognise African women’s achievements, struggles, and contributions on the continent and around the world. That is why, this Women’s Day, we want to encourage women to register a .africa domain, encourage an accurate and diverse portrayal […]

Registry Africa, the registry of the .africa domain, is proud to announce significant growth in domain name registrations over the first half of 2024. The .africa domain has seen a steady increase in adoption, reinforcing its importance as the digital identity for businesses and individuals across the continent. It now sits in the top 100 […]

Johannesburg, 6 May Registry Africa, the Registry Operator and administrator of the .africa domain name is celebrating ten years in the domain names industry this year and has renewed its Registry Operator Agreement with ICANN for a further ten years.  ICANN is the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, a non-profit partnership of people […]

Africa Day is a significant occasion each year that represents the unity, freedom, and progress of nations across the African continent. It is celebrated on May 25th, which marks the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU), in 1963. This day reminds us of the collective journey […]

The online space is fraught with cybersecurity threats that challenge the integrity and security of online identities.  To protect registrants’ data and privacy, registries worldwide have implemented advanced security protocols and data redaction policies, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor and mitigate potential threats. This article explores the multifaceted approach taken by the domain registries […]