Domain Registration in Africa with Domeny.tv

If your brand targets customers on the African continent, the right domain from this continent is a fast track to trust and visibility in search results. You can register both a new .africa domain and country-specific extensions with us, from South Africa to Egypt, Ghana, and Zambia.

The table below contains information on all the most popular domain extensions on this continent. You'll learn who administers them and the terms and conditions under which they are available to companies and individuals. You'll also find information about costs and registration requirements.

African Domain Map

If you're interested in this continent, you can easily find information about available domains on our map.

Domain List – Africa

Why register domains in Africa with Domeny.tv?

Entering the African continent offers real business opportunities, but you must be aware of the varying registration policies. Some domain registries allow entities from all over the world to operate out of the box, while others require a local business address or a domain name that matches a trademark registered in a given country. We offer transparent pricing and policies for individual countries, and if necessary, we offer local contacts for domain registration.

South Africa (RPA), Zambia, and Ghana

Examples of differences between registries demonstrate the importance of choosing the right extension for your market expansion plan. Register the South African domain .co.za at a good price, quickly and easily, and with minimal formalities. In Zambia, co.zm has a 2-year minimum registration period and a local office requirement, and the price is significantly higher. In Ghana, .com.gh registration is only available to companies based in that country.

Domain Registration in Egypt

Africa also has registries with specific rules for registering a domain name. Egypt allows registration of .eg only if the domain name matches a registered trademark in that country. For many companies, this is great brand protection and a signal of credibility, but it requires a trademark. We provide local agent support to efficiently complete the process, including third-level domain registrations in Egypt, e.g., .com.eg.

Exporting and purchasing foreign domains

If you want to operate in South Africa, choose co.za as your primary sales address and secure different branding variations (e.g., spelling variations). For francophone markets (Maghreb and Central Africa), consider .africa for regional campaigns, e-commerce, or B2B businesses. For public markets or non-governmental organizations (NGOs), consider org.gh in Ghana or equivalents in other countries. If there are any limitations, we'll help you assess whether local contact is sufficient or whether it's better to choose a more accessible extension.

From an SEO and brand recognition perspective, an address with a local suffix increases click-through rates and audience trust in a given market. The domain co.za signals a presence in South Africa, com.gh in Ghana, and .africa, a broad regional narrative.

How to efficiently register African domains?

The ordering process at Domeny.tv is simple: check availability, choose the registration period, and place your order.

For example, for the .africa extension, everything happens "here and now," there are no restrictions, registration is immediate, and DNS hosting is included in the package.

Remember that this varies by country. For .co.za, a standard annual registration cycle and fast activation apply. However, for the .com.eg and .eg extensions, the following documents are required: name compatibility with the company name and trademark, verification, and authorization from a local agent (this service is included in our price).

What if the registry requires a local address? At Domeny.tv, we offer a local agent service in a given country. They act as the required administrative contact, and you retain complete control over the domain's configuration and use (DNS, redirects, renewals).

Africa Domain FAQ

Can I register a .africa domain without a company on the continent?

Yes. .africa has no restrictions and registers immediately.

How much does .co.za cost in South Africa?

You can check the registration and renewal costs on the co.za domain page.

How does the local presence / trustee service work?

We provide a local agent, which meets the additional requirements of some registries. You retain control of the domain and DNS.

Can I have a .eg domain in Egypt without a trademark?

No, .eg requires a valid trademark match and authorization from a local agent. An alternative is .com.eg, which matches the organization's name.

Are Ghanaian domains (.gh, com.gh, org.gh) available online?

Yes, but only for companies based in that country.

Why is co.zm (Zambia) more difficult?

It requires a local entity and has a minimum registration period of two years, and the cost is quite high.