afrifiber Is Officially Licenced in Djibouti.
In breaking news for East Africa, afrifiber, a privately-owned fiber network operator, has made history by acquiring a licence in Djibouti, one of the few-remaining African countries where there was a historical monopoly over telecommunication services. afrifiber plans to bridge the digital divide in support of the Djiboutian Government’s Vision 2035, by democratising access to Broadband Internet and Data Connectivity, introducing a range of new and innovative services with excellent customer service and attractive pricing.
Mr. Sohail Sultan, Chairman of afrifiber and representative of its largest shareholder, Bahrain-based iibGroup, says “As a global investor active in a range of sectors, iibGroup is extremely proud of its ICT initiatives in Djibouti. Our intention is to build a world-class business that will benefit the consumers in Djibouti and the wider East African region. We believe that access to data and the internet is a fundamental right and should be available to all”. afrifiber forms part of a broader ICT platform being built by iibGroup in Djibouti, comprising connectivity, a large-scale Tier-III-certified data centre and an accompanying technology park (“AfriData”), aimed at maximising the economic impact of Djibouti’s new and existing ICT infrastructure.
Alongside the Chairman, Mr. Wiaan Vermaak has been appointed as the CEO of afrifiber. He is a 30-year telecommunications veteran, having held many leadership roles in various companies across Africa. He brings a wealth of experience and know-how to the position and is in the process of assembling a top team that includes reaffirming afrifiber’s commitment to growing and developing local talent in Djibouti. He states “At afrifiber, we believe that everyone deserves a future with access to all that the digital world has to offer; whether that’s to allow your child a better education, afford you access to the top medical care, provide you with the ability to run your business in an always-on manner, or just to enjoy some well-deserved downtime with the latest online entertainment; we are here for you”.
Strategically located in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti is one of the most connected places on the African continent, offering outstanding economic and political stability.
By bringing together the best of local and international expertise, afrifiber is poised to usher in a new digital era offering transformational potential to regional economies. Africa eagerly awaits delivery of its bold promise: ‘Connecting You to the Future’.
This article was published by Digital Council Africa: in their January issue:
Conext: The Official Newsletter of the Digital Council Africa January 2022 Edition