Hayo’s expansion into African markets brings boots on the ground—a proven approach for aligning services with local needs, culture, and regulations. With a youthful, tech-savvy population, local investment in digital sectors helps unlock employment, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy.

Global digital solutions provider Hayo has announced the opening of new offices in Gaborone (Botswana), Monrovia (Liberia), and Lilongwe (Malawi), marking a significant expansion of its African operations. This move, announced July 22, underscores the company’s long-term commitment to strengthening digital infrastructure, fostering local innovation, and supporting national digital transformation agenda in emerging markets.

“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,” said Feraz Ahmed, CEO at Hayo.

With increasing demand from hyperscalers, mobile operators, governments, regulators, and enterprises, Hayo’s new in-country presence is designed to accelerate the delivery of digital and telecom services, enhance regional capabilities, and empower African businesses to scale effectively.

The announcement follows the rollout of Hayo’s National Mobile Registry (NMR) platform, which is already helping governments across emerging markets enhance compliance, protect citizens, and generate sustainable revenue by managing mobile device entry and use more effectively.

The move aligns with Hayo’s broader goal of bridging the global digital divide by delivering innovative technology and digital services to both underserved rural communities and growing urban centers. Local operations provide first-hand market intelligence, helping Hayo refine products, anticipate regulatory shifts, and innovate based on real-world needs. This data can also inform regional expansion strategies into neighboring countries.

Hayo’s presence can help enhance national digital infrastructure, particularly in countries with limited existing capacity. This could lead to more reliable internet, better connectivity, and improved telecom compliance systems. As Africa’s digital economy is projected to grow from 4.5% of GDP in 2020 to 8.5% by 2050, according to the World Bank, Hayo’s entry supports this momentum by enabling businesses—especially SMEs—to scale, innovate, and connect with global markets more easily.

Hikmatu Bilali