Hayo opens new offices across Africa

Hayo, a global digital solutions provider, has announced the opening of new offices in Gaborone (Botswana), Monrovia (Liberia), and Lilongwe (Malawi), marking a significant milestone in its strategy to deepen engagement across emerging African markets

The move underscores Hayo’s commitment to fostering local digital ecosystems by providing region-specific solutions and hands-on expertise. Its services cater to a wide range of stakeholders including hyperscalers, government bodies, regulators, enterprises, and mobile operators — sectors increasingly seeking agile, localised digital support.

With this expansion, Hayo aims to improve service delivery in these countries, fast-track digital adoption and strengthen its capabilities to support businesses scaling across Africa. From voice and messaging to GovTech, IoT and cloud-based communications, the company’s offerings are tailored to meet Africa’s evolving digital landscape.

“Local presence plays a key role in supporting businesses, enabling digital innovation and having an impact on day-to-day life across African markets. It’s the only way to work effectively and closely align with unique dynamics across countries,” said Feraz Ahmed, CEO at Hayo. “Our offices in Botswana, Liberia and Malawi are not just operational hubs, they’re a long-term investment in local people, partnerships and digital progress.”

Africa’s digital economy is projected to contribute 5.2% to the continent’s GDP by 2025 and reach 8.5% by 2050 — a rapid rise from just 1.1% in 2012. Hayo’s regional investments align with this growth trend, aiming to generate employment, develop local partnerships, and deliver transformative impact across communities.

“The future of Africa’s digital economy deserves to be built by local talent to serve local needs,” added Sergio Rodrigues, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Product at Hayo. “By expanding our on-the-ground teams across key markets, we can better support communities, understand local challenges and work with partners to build a digital ecosystem that makes a real difference to businesses and communities.”

Hayo currently serves over 100 mobile operators and connects to a global network of 500-plus partners. The company’s footprint in Africa and the Middle East continues to grow, supported by recent innovations like its National Mobile Registry (NMR) platform, which helps governments regulate mobile ecosystems to enhance compliance and public revenue generation.