Transforming West Africa's connectivity landscape with AMS-IX Lagos, driving growth, efficiency, and digital inclusion across the region. (Image source: AMS-IX Lagos)

Equinix, Inc., a global leader in digital infrastructure, has reported a 200% increase in traffic within just over a year of its partnership with AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange) in Lagos

Traffic volumes surged from 30Gbps to nearly 100Gbps, marking a significant milestone in the region's digital transformation.

The partnership has also reshaped traffic distribution on the exchange. While Nigeria previously dominated with 85% of the total traffic, regional contributions have now grown to 45%, showcasing the progress in fostering a robust and interconnected digital ecosystem across West Africa.

AMS-IX Lagos has prioritised attracting a variety of global and regional peers while introducing more content providers to the region. This effort has enhanced regional interconnectivity, spurred traffic growth, and simplified data flow by enabling ISPs, telecom carriers, and content providers to collaborate on a centralised platform.

The exchange’s expanding network includes prominent names like Zenlayer, Cedarview, China Telecom, AirtelTigo, Afribone, and Virtual Technologies and Solutions. Additionally, leading mobile operators and ISPs across West Africa have joined forces with global peers. Talitha Mensu-Bonsu, Packet Core and Backbone Network Engineer at AirtelTigo, shared: “Joining the exchange has unlocked tremendous value for our business by providing seamless access to content our customers demand.”

Jiri Prochazka, head of network infrastructure at CDN77, added, “Joining AMS-IX Lagos has enabled CDN77 to achieve a balanced and efficient network spread across West Africa.”

Oluwasayo Oshadami, director of solutions architecture for Equinix Nigeria, highlighted, “AMS-IX Lagos Internet exchange has transformed connectivity into a competitive advantage for operators in West Africa by reducing latency, cutting costs, and fostering a thriving digital ecosystem.”

Wouter Ensing, global business development manager at AMS-IX, remarked: “It is truly remarkable to witness the ecosystem's continuous growth monthly and the increasing value it brings to the region.”

As AMS-IX Lagos continues to expand its interconnection infrastructure, it aims to become the regional hub of choice for CDNs, NSPs, ISPs, and MNOs, further advancing digital transformation across West Africa.

Raxio’s Mozambique and Ethiopia data centres achieve Uptime Institute’s Tier III Certification, ensuring top reliability and performance for African businesses. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Raxio Group, a leading provider of Tier III certified and carrier-neutral data centres in Africa, has announced that its facilities in Mozambique and Ethiopia have attained the esteemed Uptime Institute Tier III Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF)

This achievement underscores Raxio’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge, dependable, and efficient data centre infrastructure across the continent.

The Tier III Facility Certification confirms that the construction of these data centres adheres to the rigorous standards set by the original Tier III Design Certification. Each facility has undergone extensive testing to ensure compliance with Uptime Institute’s stringent performance requirements, guaranteeing reliability and performance under various operational conditions.

Robert Saunders, Raxio Group’s chief technology officer, stated, “Achieving the Uptime Institute Tier III Facility Certification for our Mozambique and Ethiopia facilities is a significant milestone. It reassures our customers that these data centres are designed and constructed to meet the highest international standards. This guarantees operational resilience, reliability, and a robust environment to support their critical business operations. Our customers can confidently scale and innovate, knowing that their data is hosted in facilities that are built for peak performance and future growth.”

These certifications reflect Raxio Group’s commitment to addressing the rising demand for premium data centre infrastructure across Africa. By providing robust facilities, Raxio enables digital transformation, fosters economic progress, and offers sustainable solutions to businesses throughout the continent.

With Mozambique and Ethiopia now part of its growing network of Tier III-certified data centres, Raxio Group continues to reinforce its reputation for excellence, innovation, and a customer-focused approach in Africa’s evolving digital ecosystem.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies strengthens Botswana’s digital infrastructure with a 730km fibre extension, connecting key towns and boosting regional connectivity. (Image source: Liquid Intelligent Technologies)

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, part of the pan-African technology leader Cassava Technologies, has completed a fibre network extension from Ramatlabama to Ramokgwebana

This new independent network, spanning over 730 km, establishes the first direct connection along Botswana’s A1 road, linking key towns such as Francistown, Mahalapye, and Palapye.

“This fibre extension project is a milestone for Botswana, strengthening the country’s economic hubs and connecting major commercial centres. The high-speed connectivity access is set to benefit urban centres and rural communities along the route and further expand our presence in Botswana and the continent through the One Africa Digital Network. It will bring additional multi-terabit capacity and resilience to the region,” said Odirile Tamajobe, managing director of Liquid Botswana.

Beyond enhancing services within Botswana, the expanded fibre network links with infrastructure in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan, establishing a robust cross-border digital ecosystem. This development reflects Liquid’s commitment to Botswana’s digital infrastructure and underscores its role in advancing Africa’s digital transformation.

The improved connectivity reinforces Liquid’s leadership in driving regional digital transformation, ensuring inclusive benefits for all citizens. By empowering local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to reach more retail customers, the initiative indirectly supports households across the region while creating additional employment opportunities.

Implemented with the support of local contractors, this project is a vital step toward Botswana’s digital transformation strategy. It aligns with the nation’s vision of becoming a digitally connected and economically empowered society. The network also provides essential connectivity for enterprises and businesses across major towns, benefiting key sectors such as commerce, finance, education, and hospitality.