@ispa_za

The Internet Service Providers' Association of South Africa. ISPA is South Africa’s official internet Industry Representative Body.

 South Africa
ispa.org.za
Joined June 2010
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Delighted to be hosted by @ispa_za for AFRINIC-38 in Cape Town, South Africa. Together, we look forward to bringing Africa’s Internet community together for meaningful discussions shaping Internet number resource policies across the region. Read more about our Local Host here>> bit.ly/AFRINIC38-LocalHost
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ISPA (South Africa) retweeted
Workonline Comm@wolcommOct 20
Less talk, more IPv6 deployment! The IPv6 Deployathon kicks off in Johannesburg today, hosted by @ispa_za and @ZA_NOG with @AFRINIC. Proud to sponsor practical network engineering skills development across Africa, something we've supported for over a decade. #IPv6
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ISPA (South Africa) retweeted
ITWeb@ITWebOct 20
Internet Service Providers’ Association urges government to tackle data and device affordability as delays and regulatory setbacks threaten SA’s digital inclusion goals. #DataAffordability #connectivity @ispa_za @CommsZA @ICASA_org itweb.co.za/article/ispa-urg…

ISPA urges free data for poor households

High costs continue to exclude low-income South Africans from the digital economy, says the Internet Service Providers’ Association.

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The overall cost of digital communications requires urgent attention in South Africa. Little action is evident when it comes to prioritising the affordability of connectivity and devices. #CostToCommunicate #UMC #CommunicationsAffordability techfinancials.co.za/2026/10…

ISPA Calls For Action On Comms Affordability

While the price of data in South Africa continues its welcome downward trend, the overall cost of digital communications requires urgent attention.

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A quick early-morning reminder that applications for #ISPAInspires close at the end of this month - good luck to all applicants! bizcommunity.com/article/isp…

ISPA opens applications for 2027 ICT education sponsorships

Now in its sixth year, the programme provides sponsorships to eligible undergraduate students studying ICT-related qualifications and skills programmes.

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A very interesting summary of the early days of the internet in SA, as ZARC reaches the 1.5m domain registration milestone! mybroadband.co.za/news/inter…

One man was once responsible for all of .ZA and he willingly gave up control

The ZA Registry Consortium announced that it reached 1.5 million domain registrations, an achievement built on foundations layed over 30 years ago.

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ISPA (South Africa) retweeted
ITWeb@ITWebSep 28
No more wireless open access network as comms minister finalises amendment freeing up spectrum for its assignment. #networking #PublicSector #telecoms itweb.co.za/article/wireless…

Wireless open access network licensing direction withdrawn

Minister Solly Malatsi formally removes the policy obstacle for licensing a wireless open access network, giving ICASA room to determine how this spectrum should be assigned.

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TECH dot AFRICA@techdotafricaSep 21
Of about 685 take-down notices lodged with @ispa_za in 2025, roughly two-thirds were rejected, most because the site sat outside South African jurisdiction. ISPA, ZARC and ZADNA now set out a remedy for each type of .za domain name fraud. tech.africa/za-domain-fraud-…

ISPA, ZARC and ZADNA map .za domain fraud remedies

ISPA, ZARC and ZADNA set out a remedy for each type of .za domain name fraud, but two-thirds of take-down notices are refused for lack of jurisdiction.

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While almost all internet users will experience online fraud at some point, the good news is there are specific remedies available for fraud involving .za domain names. marketingspread.co.za/sa-int…

SA internet industry trio outlines remedies for .za domain name fraud

Close to 80% of South African households have at least one person who accesses the internet. Sooner or later, practically all local internet users will experience online fraud. The good news,...

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ISPA (South Africa) retweeted
DNS.Business
@dns_businessSep 14
A domain status is more than a technical code—it can determine whether a domain can be transferred, updated, deleted, or even continue resolving. For registry operators and registrars, understanding who controls each status, what actions it permits or restricts, and how it affects DNS is essential. Domain statuses sit across registry policy, registrar workflows, billing, abuse controls, DNS publication, and registrant rights, making clear ownership and processes critical. In our latest blog, we explore client and server status controls, lifecycle states, DNS-impacting holds, and the operational practices needed to manage domain statuses securely and consistently. Read more: dns.africa/c/domain-status-g… #DomainStatus #RegistryOperations #EPP #DomainNames #DNS #DomainPolicy #RegistryServices #InternetInfrastructure #ccTLD #DNSBusiness
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It's the sixth year of ISPA's flagship #ISPAInspires Educational Programme that aims to provide young people with opportunities to enter the #internetindustry - aplications for the 2027 academic year close on 30 October 2026. bizcommunity.com/article/isp…

ISPA opens applications for 2027 ICT education sponsorships

Now in its sixth year, the programme provides sponsorships to eligible undergraduate students studying ICT-related qualifications and skills programmes.

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Aspiring SA ICT professionals have until 30 October 2026 to apply for the very awesome 2027 #ISPAInspires Educational Sponsorship Programme... engineerit.co.za/article/isp…

ISPA Inspires opens applications for 2027 Educational Sponsorship Programme

Aspiring ICT professionals across South Africa are invited to apply for the 2027 ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship Programme, with appli…

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We want our future priorities to reflect the needs and experiences of the community we serve.Take a few minutes to share your views in the survey here>> bit.ly/AFRINIC-StakeholdersS…
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Ready to contribute to strengthening technical capacity across Africa? We’re looking for a Deployment Operationalisation Engineer to join our Capacity Building team. Visit our Careers page to apply>> bit.ly/AFRINIC-DO-Vacancy
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Excellent news that @AFRINIC will be in safe hands as Mike Silber takes the helm! mybroadband.co.za/news/techn…

South African Internet veteran appointed AFRINIC CEO

AFRINIC his appointed Internet governance veteran and South African telecommunications industry stalwart Mike Silber as CEO designate.

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Coding is very important to the digital economy and ISPs - scripts drive network automation, security systems, customer portals, and more. It's always good to see initiatives aimed at making the circle bigger!
G E E K U L C H A 🇿🇦
@GeekulchaAug 12
𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧!!! 🚨 The closing date for our annual hackathon is the 25𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 by 23:59. You will need to register then create a profile on Sonke (Hackathon management platform) which will allow you to add your team members and also submit your application Head over to gklink.co/gkhack26 to register 𝘿𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚…👊🏽 Do you have any questions? Let us know #GKHack26 #Hackathon #BuildForUse
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Nice to see the spotlight being shined on the illegal trend of call centres operating out of fixed premises using mobile numbers (and #SIMbanks) after ISPA some time ago raised the alarm about clear violations of the #NumberingPlan Regulations, 2016. mybroadband.co.za/news/cellu…

South Africa has a powerful new tool to track down illegal spam callers

ICASA says it has sophisticated systems that can locate spam callers using SIM banks illegally.

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ISPA (South Africa) retweeted
ZA Registry Consortium
@ZaRegistryAug 5
Today, we celebrate the bloggers, creators, and thought leaders who use their voices to share knowledge, champion causes, and showcase South African perspectives with the world. As your audience grows, so should your digital presence. A .ZA domain gives your blog a trusted online identity, strengthens your personal brand, and ensures your content has a home that's truly yours. Whether you're writing about business, travel, technology, food, lifestyle, or community stories, your voice deserves a place on the web that's authentic, credible, and proudly South African. #BloggerDay #DotZA
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ISPA (South Africa) retweeted
Safer Internet Day
@safeinternetdayJul 27
💻 "Cyberbullying in a Rapidly Changing Digital World”, is a free online course built specifically to help educators tackle this online threat. Register now 👇 tinyurl.com/BIKMOOCcyber #Cyberbullying #FreeOnlineCourse #DigitalSafety #OnlineLearning #BIKMOOC
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ISPA (South Africa) retweeted
ZA Registry Consortium
@ZaRegistryJul 20
Why Choose .CO.ZA? 🇿🇦 Local. Trusted. Recognisable. A .co.za domain immediately tells customers that your business has a South African presence. For many businesses, it's the first choice for building trust online. zarc.web.za/zones/ #COZA #SouthAfricanBusiness
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