Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating, driven by rapid urbanization, a tech-savvy youth population, and growing mobile and internet penetration. However, an underdeveloped digital infrastructure remains a major hurdle to inclusive economic growth.
The Africa Hyperscalers Digital Infrastructure Outlook 2025 convened technology leaders and decision-makers from across the continent to chart a path forward. Discussions focused on scaling broadband, fiber, data centers, and cloud infrastructure—critical pillars of Africa’s digital economy.
Speakers and panelists:
Guy Zibi, Founder & Managing Partner, Xalam Analytics – Keynote Speaker
Dr. Nadu Denloye, Chairman, Growth and Development Limited/Co-Founder/Former Group Managing Director, Telnet Nigeria – Chairperson
Temitope Osunrinde, Convener, Africa Hyperscalers – Moderator
Abibat Kazeem, Commercial Director, Bayobab
Dr. Ayotunde Coker, CEO, Open Access Data Centres
Johnson Agogbua, CEO, Kasi Cloud Data Centres
Olabode Ojo, VP, Global Independent Connect Limited (GICL), an IHS Company
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General/CEO, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Oladejo Olawuyi, Director, IT Infrastructure, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Tinuade Oguntuyi, General Manager, Technical, Information Connectivity Solutions (ICSL)
Obinna Isiadinso, Global Data Centers Lead / Senior Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Key Themes:
Investment & Viability: Bridging Africa’s $100 billion digital infrastructure funding gap through innovative financing, infrastructure-sharing models, and strengthened public-private partnerships.
Policy & Regulation: The need for harmonized, future-forward regulatory frameworks that enable sustainable growth and cross-border digital integration.
Technology & Inclusion: Exploring how emerging technologies – particularly AI and cloud computing – can reshape industries and foster digital inclusion.
Current Challenges: While submarine cables and data centers have seen growth, issues like underutilization, high deployment costs, and uneven infrastructure distribution persist.
