Trusted Infrastructure.
Global Partnerships. Built for Africa.

HostAfrica partners with world-class data centres, global technology providers, and official internet authorities to deliver secure, compliant, and high-performance hosting solutions across Africa and beyond.

  • 4+Key Data Hubs
  • ISOCertified Standards
  • 10+Accreditations
  • 24/7Active Monitoring

Tech Week Awards 2026 Finalist

We are honored to be named a Finalist in Africa Tech Week's Digital Transformation Award. This recognition validates our mission to provide world-class cloud infrastructure that empowers African enterprises to scale globally.

  • 10+Accreditations
  • 24/7Active Monitoring
HostAfrica Tech Week Awards 2026 Finalist

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Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure Across Key African Regions

HostAfrica hosts its services in carefully selected, carrier-neutral, enterprise-grade data centres across Africa's major connectivity hubs. These facilities meet international standards for uptime, redundancy, security, and compliance - ensuring consistent performance and data protection. Our data centre partnerships allow us to deliver low-latency access, regional resilience, and global-class reliability for African businesses.

Data Centre Locations

Digital Parks Africa (DPA)

Johannesburg, South Africa

Our South African infrastructure is hosted at Digital Parks Africa, a modern, enterprise-focused data centre provider offering high availability, strong physical security, and robust carrier connectivity.

  • Carrier-neutral facilities
  • Designed for scalability and redundancy
  • Supports enterprise and cloud workloads

Africa Data Centres - NB01

Nairobi, Kenya

HostAfrica leverages Africa Data Centres' Nairobi facility to serve East Africa with high-performance, hyperscale-ready infrastructure.

  • One of East Africa's largest data centres
  • Built for cloud, enterprise, and regional connectivity
  • Designed for long-term growth and resilience

Digital Realty

Lagos, Nigeria

In West Africa, HostAfrica partners with Digital Realty, a global leader in data centre infrastructure with a strong presence across EMEA.

  • International-grade operational standards
  • Supports enterprise and global connectivity needs

PAIX Data Centres

Accra, Ghana

Our Ghanaian infrastructure is hosted at PAIX Data Centres, providing carrier-neutral, secure facilities optimised for cloud and content delivery.

  • Designed for performance and redundancy
  • Strong regional connectivity

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Certifications & Compliance

International Standards You Can Trust

Our data centre partners adhere to globally recognised certifications and compliance frameworks. These standards ensure that your data, applications, and services are hosted in environments trusted by enterprises, financial institutions, and governments worldwide.

  • ISO 27001

    Information Security Management

    Implements globally recognised security policies, controls, and risk management practices to protect sensitive data from threats and breaches.

  • ISO 22301

    Business Continuity Management

    Ensures operational resilience with structured continuity planning, minimizing downtime and enabling rapid recovery during incidents.

  • ISO 14001

    Environmental Management

    Demonstrates a commitment to environmentally responsible operations, reducing environmental impact while maintaining efficient infrastructure.

  • ISO 45001

    Occupational Health & Safety

    Ensures safe working conditions, proactive risk prevention, and compliance with international health and safety best practices.

  • PCI-DSS

    Payment Card Security

    Protects payment card data through strict security controls, encryption standards, and continuous monitoring to prevent fraud and data compromise.

These certifications ensure consistent operational excellence, security controls, and risk management across our infrastructure.

Officially Accredited Domain Registrar

HostAfrica is an accredited registrar with multiple African and international domain registries. This allows us to offer direct, secure domain registrations without intermediaries - ensuring reliability, compliance, and faster resolution when support is needed.

African Domain Registry Accreditations

  • ZACR

    South Africa

  • KeNIC

    Kenya

  • RICTA

    Rwanda

  • NIRA

    Nigeria

  • NA-NIC

    Namibia

  • NIC

    Botswana

  • .MW Registry

    Malawi

  • AFRICA Registry

    Africa

International & Global Authorities

  • ICANN

    (IANA #664)

  • VERISIGN

    (.COM, .NET)

  • AFRINIC

    (IP address allocation)

  • Identity Digital

    (new gTLDs)

Built to Support Growth Across Africa & Beyond

Our partnerships and accreditations enable HostAfrica to deliver:

  • Low Latency

    Low-latency access across African regions

  • Compliance Ready

    Enterprise-grade security and compliance

  • Enterprise Security

    Reliable infrastructure for startups, SMEs, and enterprises

  • Global Scalability

    Seamless scalability as your business grows

By combining African-based infrastructure with global standards, HostAfrica provides a foundation you can trust - whether you're launching locally or expanding internationally.

A Hosting Partner You Can Rely On

HostAfrica brings together African infrastructure, global partnerships, and official internet authority accreditations to help businesses succeed online - securely, reliably, and at scale.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Our FAQ section provides clear answers about our infrastructure partners, certifications, and official registrar accreditations.

What is the purpose of HostAfrica's Accreditations & Partners page?

This page showcases HostAfrica's infrastructure partners, certifications, and official internet authority accreditations. It's designed to prove that our hosting platform is secure, compliant, and enterprise-ready for businesses across Africa and beyond.

Where are HostAfrica's data centres located in Africa?

HostAfrica's services run on enterprise-grade, carrier-neutral data centres in key African hubs:

  • Johannesburg, South Africa - Digital Parks Africa (DPA)
  • Nairobi, Kenya - Africa Data Centres (NB01)
  • Lagos, Nigeria - Digital Realty
  • Accra, Ghana - PAIX Data Centres

These locations provide low-latency access, regional resilience, and reliable performance.

Which certifications and standards do your data centre partners support?

Our data centre partners adhere to globally recognised standards, including (where applicable):

  • ISO 27001 - Information Security Management
  • ISO 22301 - Business Continuity Management
  • ISO 14001 - Environmental Management
  • ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety
  • PCI-DSS - Secure handling of payment card data

These frameworks ensure strong security, continuity, and operational controls.

Is HostAfrica an accredited domain registrar?

Yes. HostAfrica is an officially accredited registrar with multiple African country-code registries and global authorities. This lets us register domains directly (without intermediaries), improving reliability, compliance, and turnaround times for support or domain changes.

Which African domain registries is HostAfrica accredited with?

HostAfrica is accredited with several key African registries, including:

  • South Africa - ZACR
  • Kenya - KeNIC
  • Rwanda - RICTA
  • Nigeria - NiRA
  • Namibia - NA-NiC
  • Botswana - NIC
  • Malawi - .MW Registry
  • .AFRICA Registry

This coverage helps African businesses secure local and regional domain names with ease.

Which global internet authorities and registries does HostAfrica work with?

HostAfrica is integrated with major global authorities, including:

  • ICANN-accredited registrar (IANA #664)
  • Verisign for .COM and .NET domains
  • AFRINIC for IP address allocation
  • Identity Digital for a wide range of new gTLDs

These relationships support global reach and reliable domain, DNS, and IP services.

Is HostAfrica part of any recognised industry associations?

Yes. HostAfrica is a member of the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) in South Africa. This membership reinforces our commitment to industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards in the internet and hosting ecosystem.

How do these accreditations and partnerships benefit my business?

Our infrastructure partnerships and accreditations translate into:

  • Faster, low-latency access across African regions
  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance
  • Highly available, scalable hosting for startups, SMEs, and enterprises
  • A trusted foundation for both local and international online growth

They ensure you're hosting on a platform built to modern global standards, but optimised for African markets.