Registry Africa Renews ICANN Agreement for another 10 Years
Registry Africa, the leading operator and administrator of the .africa domain name, marks a significant milestone this year as it celebrates a decade in the domain name industry. Alongside this achievement, the company has proudly extended its registry operator agreement with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) for another 10 years.
In a statement, Registry Africa highlights the launch of the .africa domain in 2017 as a pivotal moment, offering businesses and individuals a distinct digital identity that resonates with the continent. Former chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Zuma, championed the adoption of the .africa domain, urging Africans to embrace and celebrate its significance.
Registry Africa notes the enthusiastic adoption of the .africa identifier by prominent businesses and individuals, citing examples such as absa.africa, maxhosa.africa, and nation.africa. This domain extension not only reflects the vibrancy and diversity of Africa but also serves as valuable digital real estate for showcasing connections to the continent.
The journey of .africa, according to Registry Africa, was driven by visionary leaders advocating for Africa's representation in the digital realm. Through extensive lobbying efforts and support from governments and the African Union, the name Africa secured its place in the digital landscape.
Lucky Masilela, CEO of Registry Africa, reflects on the challenges encountered along the way and expresses pride in the company's achievements. The renewal of their contract signifies their commitment to responsibly managing the .africa domain for Africans by Africans.
Looking ahead, Masilela envisions the .africa domain playing a pivotal role in driving digital transformation, economic growth, and social development across the continent as technology continues to advance and internet penetration rates increas
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