Angola Advances Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure Initiatives in 2025
In 2025, Angola invested in infrastructure to enhance technological services and position itself as a new African cybersecurity hub. The Minister of Telecommunications, Mário de Oliveira, announced a focus on small and medium enterprises and startups as part of the National Space Program.
Key initiatives included the 9th National Conference on Science and Technology and the 4th Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Fair. The government approved a Startup Law to promote entrepreneurship and innovation as economic diversification drivers.
Angola generated 40 million kwanzas from over 20,000 '.AO' domain sales, reflecting digital identity growth. The 'Tudo Nosso Fibra' project aims to provide fiber optic internet and voice services to residents in Bengo province, supported by Angola Telecom and Huawei.
Additionally, 12,000 professionals were trained in the space sector, with future plans to expand fiber optic networks and data centers, including the largest in Kifangondo. The year also featured the 16th Technology Innovation Fair by the Institute of Telecommunications.
