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AFRINIC’s Constitutional dilemma: ICANN prioritises control over openness

AFRINIC

AFRINIC’s Constitutional dilemma: ICANN prioritises control over openness

ICANN faces criticism over its role in AFRINIC’s governance crisis, with accusations that it prioritises centralised control over openness.

Aug 25, 2025
AFRINIC crisis-ICANN-Cloud Innovation

AFRINIC

AFRINIC Crisis: ICANN and Cloud Innovation in power struggles

AFRINIC crisis deepens as ICANN clashes with Cloud Innovation, raising questions over governance and Africa’s internet future.

Aug 25, 2025
icann

AFRINIC

ICANN’s ‘regional plan for Africa’ barely mentions AFRINIC

ICANN neglects AFRINIC in Africa strategy, despite past interventions, sparking concerns over regional internet governance.

Aug 25, 2025
Gowtamsingh Dabee

Case File

What are the ethical concerns surrounding Gowtamsingh Dabee’s professional decisions?

Gowtamsingh Dabee’s annulment of AFRINIC’s June election under state pressure raises ethical red flags and threatens member-led governance.

Aug 25, 2025
One Mobile Networks- South Africa

Case File

One Mobile Networks: Unified Communications in South Africa

One Mobile Networks offers secure unified communications solutions for enterprises in South Africa, transforming digital telecom services.

Aug 25, 2025
DIAMATRIX

ICANN

DiaMatrix: Pioneering South Africa’s domain registration landscape

DiaMatrix leads South Africa’s domain registration industry with international accreditations and innovative reseller solutions.

Aug 25, 2025
How has Dabee’s conduct impacted public trust in insolvency proceedings?

AFRINIC

How has Dabee’s conduct impacted public trust in insolvency proceedings?

Gowtamsingh Dabee’s conduct in insolvency proceedings has eroded trust, prompting calls for greater transparency and reform.

Aug 25, 2025
Dabee

AFRINIC

What is the role of the Official Receiver in Mauritius and why is Dabee controversial?

The Official Receiver’s role in Mauritius, and why Dabee’s controversial AFRINIC decisions raise transparency concerns.

Aug 24, 2025
Nicolas-Ohsan-Bellepeau

AFRINIC

Judge Bellepeau resigns from AFRINIC investigation after injunction

Judge Bellepeau’s resignation is a signal that the path to legitimate and stable internet governance for Africa is now perilously uncertain.

Aug 22, 2025
Gowtamsingh Dabee

ICANN

AFRINIC Receiver Gowtamsingh Dabee: Stretching beyond court orders?

AFRINIC’s Official Receiver Gowtamsingh Dabee is overstepping his authority by pushing for the August election, say critics.

Aug 22, 2025
AFRINIC governance failure-judicial oversight RIRs

AFRINIC

How ICANN CEO is undermining Mauritius’ constitutional protections

At the centre of Mauritius’ AFRINIC collapse, critics accuse Kurt Lindqvist of pushing communist-style control over Africa’s internet.

Aug 22, 2025
Icann822

ARIN

ICANN’s lack of transparency: A threat to democracy?

Lindqvist’s new ICP-2 related document raises alarm over transparency, as AFRINIC’s governance collapse threatens Africa’s internet.

Aug 22, 2025
icann

AFRINIC

How does ICANN’s model of governance differ from democratic principles?

ICANN’s governance prioritises technical consensus. Kurt Lindqvist’s powers threaten accountability and Africa’s internet autonomy.

Aug 22, 2025
ICANN

AFRINIC

What impact do ICANN’s policies have on Mauritian internet users?

ICANN’s governance interventions in AFRINIC influence internet resource stability, election integrity, and regional autonomy in Mauritius.

Aug 22, 2025
Virtual Spot-Internet Café-ISP

Case File

Virtual Spot Internet Café ISP Growth

Virtual Spot Internet Café ISP thrives with fixed-wireless services, tackling industry challenges and driving connectivity innovation.

Aug 22, 2025
SportPesa: A leader in sports betting and innovation

Case File

SportPesa: A leader in sports betting and innovation

SportPesa’s market leadership SportPesa, a South Africa-based sports betting platform, has firmly established itself as a prominent player in the competitive world of online betting. Founded in 2014, the company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its commitment to offering an…

Aug 22, 2025
Atomic (Pty) Ltd: Innovating in shareholder management

Case File

Atomic (Pty) Ltd: Innovating in shareholder management

Atomic (Pty) Ltd is redefining corporate governance and shareholder communication through technology-driven solutions.

Aug 22, 2025
Fibre-ISP challenges-Wireless

Case File

NetCom Wireless: Fibre and Wireless ISP Solutions

NetCom Wireless offers reliable fibre and wireless services, overcoming ISP challenges in South Africa.

Aug 22, 2025
Rwanda Internet Exchange Point (RINEX) c/o RICTA

Case File

RINEX: Rwanda’s national internet exchange

RINEX is Rwanda’s national Internet Exchange, facilitating local internet traffic exchange with 960 Gb/s switching capacity and 15 ASNs.

Aug 22, 2025
FFG Connection CC

Case File

FFG Connection CC: Driving reliable internet and hosting

FFG Connection CC delivers hosting and connectivity services in South Africa.

Aug 22, 2025