dotAfrica, the proposed name for the African continent’s generic Top Level Domain (gTLD), is launching today, 11 hours, 23 minutes as of the time of this writing. According to dotAfrica foundation, the organization responsible to managing the domain, the initiative will elevate and enhance African digital presence;
“It is an opportunity to forge an identity that will elevate and enhance an African digital presence.
Advertisement - Continue reading belowThe dotAfrica gTLD will bring the continent together as an internet community under one umbrella allowing e-commerce, technology and infrastructure to flourish. A truly African initiative created for Africa, by Africans.”, the organization states on their Facebook page.
The initiative is being supported by the African Union Commission (AUC) and individual African governments and regional governmental agencies and organisations. The dotAfrica project also enjoys widespread support from the African community, including AfriNIC, AfTLD, ITU, UNECA and Nepad.
What you can do now
It’s simple. If you have a trademark or business name or any other right to a name, you should pre-validate your right in the Mark Validation System or TMCH before the domain mafias hijack your brand.
Having a dot Africa could help you uniquely position yourself or business on the continent as does having a country specific domain like .ug or .ke.
Source: dotafrica.org
About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.
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