UbuntuNet-Connect 2014 explores ways of giving real value to African researchers

UbuntuNet Alliance, the regional research and education networking organisation for Eastern and Southern Africa, lastweek held its 8th Annual Conference, UbuntuNet-Connect in Lusaka at the prestigiuos Hotel Intercontinental.

The Conference unearthed ideas, experiences and research finding spanning across the fields of  ICT, education, research and connectivity from across the globe. 

Commenting in one of the panel discussions, Dr Pascal Hoba incoming CEO of UbuntuNet Alliance added that indeed there is need for the Alliance to harmonize its efforts with researchers by surveying what their needs are and meeting them.


Eng. Dr Tusubira has described the Conference as a 'wonderful event.'

"It looks to me like UbuntuNet has already gone well beyond a conference to an annual gathering of the clans where we share knowledge and experience, and ensure the growth and sustainability of the research and education networking tribe both in Africa and around the world."