WSO2 opens first Africa office

WSO2, a leader in enterprise digital infrastructure technology, has opened its first Africa-based office in Johannesburg, South Africa, as the continent becomes an increasingly important market for the company.

The investment comes as governments, banks, telecommunications providers and retailers across Africa accelerate efforts to modernise legacy systems and strengthen digital infrastructure to support the growing adoption of artificial intelligence.

The Johannesburg office marks the next phase of WSO2’s expansion across Africa. The company plans to extend its presence into additional markets across East, West and North Africa in the coming years, with a focus on long-term growth and partnerships with local businesses.

The announcement comes ahead of WSO2Con Africa, which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 22 to 24 September. This will be the first time WSO2 brings its flagship technology conference to the continent, bringing together business and technology leaders to discuss digital modernisation, integration, digital sovereignty and the emergence of agentic AI.

“Africa isn't a peripheral market for WSO2. It's one of the fastest-growing parts of our business, and this office launch reflects our long-term commitment to the region,” said Dinal Gooneratne, WSO2’s Vice President and General Manager for Africa.

Africa has been among WSO2’s fastest-growing regions over the past two years, recording approximately 30% year-on-year revenue growth. Its customer base has expanded from around 40 to more than 65 organisations, while its presence has grown to 25 countries across the continent, including recent expansion in Benin, Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire.

Public-sector adoption has been a key driver of this growth. Organisations including Uganda's National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U), Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the Government of Malawi, the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Uganda Revenue Authority and Lesotho Revenue Services use WSO2 technology to deliver secure and connected digital services.

Steven Grundlingh, Business Development Executive at DeARX, said WSO2’s decision to establish a permanent presence in Johannesburg sends a strong signal to the market.

Shailendra Yadav, CEO of Sybyl Kenya, said the investment would strengthen WSO2’s ability to support governments and financial institutions across Africa as they increasingly prioritise data sovereignty and open standards.