Enabling the intelligent age in West Africa.
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
Rack Centre to launch $120 Million AI-ready data center in Lagos.
Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading carrier- and cloud-neutral data center operator, will tomorrow commission its newest facility - LGS2 - in Lagos. The 12-megawatt hyperscale data center is built to…
Equinix opens new data center in Nigeria.
Equinix has launched its latest data center expansion in Nigeria with the opening of the LG2.3 in Lagos. The new facility marks a significant step in strengthening Nigeria’s digital ecosystem…
IFC expands data center infrastructure investment in Africa with $100 Million to Raxio Group
Raxio Group, a key player in Sub-Saharan Africa’s digital infrastructure ecosystem, has secured $100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World…
Before 6G, let’s fix 3G: the real connectivity crisis in Africa
It wasn’t that long ago that the telecoms industry heralded 5G as a revolutionary leap forward. Former Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf famously predicted that 5G would have an impact “similar…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa sign landmark infrastructure-sharing deal
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into landmark agreements to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda, a move aimed at expanding digital and financial inclusion while improving operational…
Visa to build data center in Nigeria.
Global payments giant Visa Inc. has announced plans to develop a data center in Nigeria, further expanding its investments in the country. The news was revealed by Andrew Torre, Visa’s…
Africa’s Cloud wars intensify as Google launches Johannesburg region
Google Cloud has officially launched its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in its $1 billion commitment to accelerating Africa’s digital transformation. Operational since January 2024,…
Alphabet’s Taara sets its sight on revolutionizing internet in Africa with laser-based connectivity
Alphabet’s Taara project, born out of the company’s experimental X lab, is using lasers to deliver high-speed internet - offering a compelling alternative to traditional fiber optics and satellite systems…
Teraco’s internet exchange hits 5Tbps.
NAPAfrica, South Africa’s largest Internet exchange point (IXP), has exceeded a data throughput of five terabits per second (Tbps), marking a significant milestone in its continued growth. Since its launch…