HostAfrica, stylized as HOSTAFRICA, is a provider of fast, cloud-based virtual and dedicated servers, website and eCommerce hosting, domains, backups, and reseller programs.
Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, HOSTAFRICA announced the acquisition of Web4Africa, a leading ICANN-accredited, pan-African web host with a strong presence in Nigeria and Ghana.
Web4Africa was established in 2002 and brings a large client base. With 70% of its customers in Nigeria, Web4Africa will strengthen HOSTAFRICA’s presence. Additionally, its operations in Ghana and accredited ICANN status will enhance HOSTAFRICA’s offerings with a mission to harness more African ccTLDs.
Michael Osterloh, CEO of HOSTAFRICA conveyed his warm welcome to Web4Africa.
“We’d like to congratulate Oluniyi for choosing HOSTAFRICA and seeing the acquisition through. His hard work and dedication are evident in the business he has built. We look forward to integrating the talented team from Web4Africa into our operations. This acquisition solidifies our position as a top hosting service provider in Africa.”
The consolidation of web host providers in Africa can significantly enhance the region’s infrastructure and service provision by enabling larger providers to invest in advanced technologies and robust local data centers, improving service reliability, speed, and security.
