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DotConnectAfrica Update – Independent Panel Grants Interim Relief on .africa gTLD

Status on our .Africa gTLD application & Current Engagement with the Independent Review Panel (IRP) PRLog (Press Release) – May 20, 2014 – UPPER HILL, Kenya — On 12 March 2014, an Independent Review Panel has gratned an Interim Relief… Continue Reading…

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KeyNote Remarks by Ms. Sophia Bekele for the ITU’s Girl’s ICT day 24th April 2014

  24 April 2014 Nairobi, Kenya: Sophia Bekele the DCA Executive Director was invited to give a Key Note speech at the annual Girl’s ICT day on 24th April 2014 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia organized by International Telecommunication Union (ITU).… Continue Reading…

ITU's Girl's ICT day

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KeyNote Remarks by Ms. Sophia Bekele for the ITU’s Girl’s ICT day 24th April 2014

Sophia Bekele the DCA Executive Director was invited to give a Key Note speech at the annual Girl’s ICT day on 24th April 2014 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia organized by International Telecommunication Union (ITU). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release)… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica participates at the 5th EU-Africa Business Forum Brussels Belgium

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) Apr. 1, 2014 – Brussels, Belgium: DotConnectAfrica delegates attended the 5th EU-Africa Business Summit   convened from 31 March – 1 April, 2014 at a crucial time in the relations between Europe and Africa.… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica Statement on NTIA announcement of Intent toTransition Key Internet Domain Name

Last week the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced its intent to transition key Internet domain name functions to the global multistakeholder community. PRLog (Press Release) – Mar. 19, 2014 – The NTIA’s responsibility includes the… Continue Reading…

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Welcome to 2014! The ARENA issue

Before the end of the first month of inaugurating yet another new year,  I thought I will say few words on what to look forward to at DCA and beyond and why my message is about staying in the ARENA.… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica Trust takes its case with ICANN to Independent Review Process (IRP) Panel

The Arbitration Process between DCA Trust and ICANN (‘DCA Trust vs. ICANN’) shall be governed by the International Dispute Resolution Procedures of the ICDR and the Supplementary Procedures for ICANN IRP Process. PRLog (Press Release) – Jan. 22, 2014 –… Continue Reading…

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Season’s Greetings! A Year in Review, 2013 – Yes2dotAfrica Campaign!

As 2013 draws to a close it is worth looking back at where we have been and consider what 2014 will bring. As usual for DCA, it has been a year of intense activity to ensure that our promise to Africa… Continue Reading…

Nelson Mandela

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Honoring Africa’s Hero and Giant Iconic Leader Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

    DotConnectAfrica Trust takes this opportunity to celebrate and honor the Giant Iconic Leader of Africa: Courageous, Selfless and Noble.     The children of Africa indeed, the entire World mourn and honor the man who truly exemplified the… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica Trust attends ICANN 48 International Meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov. 26, 2013 – DotConnectAfrica delegates were among more than 1,700 people from around the world that attended the just concluded ICANN 48 International Meeting that took place in Buenos Aires Argentina from November 17, 2013… Continue Reading…

African Women to Watch

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Bloomberg TV: Sophia Bekele featured as “African Women to Watch”

“Fearless, Competitive and Visionary Leaders of our time. We celebrate a new generation of African Women, closing the gender gap and shaping the continent’s political, social and economic landscape” says Bloomberg in its special TV Women to Watch PRLog (Press… Continue Reading…

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DCA attends Transform Africa 2013, calls for the progress of its .africa commitments be acknowledged

DCA was invited as a delegate to the international high-level conference that was held in Rwanda from October 28 to 31, 2013 Nov. 3, 2013 – The conference was attended by over 1,500 delegates and Seven African Heads of State… Continue Reading…

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DCA Trust raises ethical questions,writes to newly elected African Union Leaders on .africa debacle

The ReporterEthiopia is reporting on the ethical issues surrounding the handling of the dotafrica (.africa) RFP by the African Union at the Addis Ababa HQ, which has impacted DotConnectAfrica’s application at ICANN regarding Governmental Support. PRLog (Press Release) – Oct.… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica: A Condolence Message to Kenya and Westgate Victims

      Our Heartfelt Condolences to the people of Kenya and the WestGate Mall Victims DotConnectAfrica Registry Services (Kenya) hereby wishes to solemnly convey its deepest sympathies to the President of Kenya, H.E. Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta;      … Continue Reading…

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DCA Registry Services Kenya Participates in 2nd African IGF Hosted by Kenya -Updates its .africa bid

Sep. 28, 2013 – UPPER HILL, Kenya — The AfIGF conference was organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the IGF Secretariat in cooperation with the Kenyan government among other stakeholders. DCA Registry Services Kenya delegates… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica Refuses to Withdraw its Application for .Africa before Accountability Hearing

In a summary analysis, The Reporter Daily provided an upto date investigative report on the status of the dotafrica (.africa) project and the complicated issues that DCA has been subjected to in its application regarding Governmental Support. PRLog (Press Release)… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica Trust Attends the ICANN-47 International Meeting In Durban South Africa

South Africa is the country of the celebrated Nelson Mandela, who was the first elected African National Congress (ANC) President of the Republic following the abolition of apartheid. He was a co-winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize along with… Continue Reading…

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Comments and Questions by DCA Trust on .Africa at the ICANN-47 Public Forum, Durban SA

This is a complete unabridged version of the comment/questions raised by Ms. Sophia Bekele, Executive Director and CEO of DotConnectAfrica Trust, at the ICANN-47 Public Forum Meeting in Durban, Republic of South Africa on 18th July 2013. A shorter version… Continue Reading…

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DCA Registry Services Contribute to Second Africa DNS Forum, Durban SA

The Forum is aimed at the implementation of the ICANN Africa Strategy, which was developed in 2012 by the African Internet Community. The event was organized as a partnership between AfTLD, the Internet Society, and ICANN, and builds upon the… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica TedBits: The Kenya Issue

Kenya’s president has launched a $14.5bn (£9.1bn) project to build a new city intended to be an IT business hub and dubbed “Africa’s Silicon Savannah”.BBC Nairobi has emerged as a serious tech hub and may become the African leader. A… Continue Reading…

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