With Africa’s demand for cloud computing and digital services growing rapidly, the partnership is expected to accelerate the region’s digital transformation, bridging the connectivity gap between local businesses and the global digital economy.

TelCables West Africa, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, has partnered with global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider Megaport to improve digital connectivity across the continent. The partnership, announced on March 26, will allow businesses to access over 930 data centres and more than 300 cloud nodes at reduced network charges of up to 75%.

“This is a major leap forward for digital connectivity on the African continent,” said Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria and West Africa. “With our subsea cable and partner networks, we are effectively opening a ‘super corridor’ for the express transit of data and traffic from East to West.”

The collaboration enables TelCables customers to connect seamlessly to major cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Oracle, Alibaba, and Google Cloud via the Angola Cables international backbone network. By leveraging this infrastructure, financial institutions, AI-driven companies, and content providers can host data closer to key markets in Nigeria, Ghana, and other West African countries, reducing latency and enhancing operational efficiency.

The agreement also interconnects key global locations, including New York, Miami, and London, providing users with real-time circuit provisioning and 99.99% uptime across more than 530 data centre locations in the U.S. and 260 in Europe.

The partnership is expected to benefit enterprises across West Africa, offering scalable, cost-effective connectivity solutions. Businesses seeking low-latency links to international markets, including financial institutions and academic research bodies, will now have access to Megaport’s global Software-Defined Network (SDN) platform.

The growing adoption of cloud technology across Africa signals a major shift toward digital transformation, with businesses increasingly leveraging cloud solutions to enhance efficiency, scalability, and competitiveness. According to PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) Africa Cloud Business Survey 2023 – Unlocking the Transformational Power of Cloud in Africa, more than half of companies on the continent have already integrated cloud technologies into most or all of their operations. Additionally, with 61% of enterprises planning full cloud migration within the next two years, this trend underscores a rising demand for robust cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity measures, and skilled IT professionals. This shift is expected to drive innovation, improve service delivery, and position African businesses for greater participation in the global digital economy.

Hikmatu Bilali