BoFiNet Triples International Capacity to 1Tbps in South Africa Connectivity Deal
Botswana’s international connectivity infrastructure is entering a new phase, with Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet) securing a long-term capacity lease with an unnamed strategic partner in South Africa that will increase available capacity through the Ramatlabama and Pioneer Gate borders from 300Gbps to 1Tbps.This was announced by BoFiNet on Tuesday.
Botswana's terrestrial international connectivity is heavily integrated with South African networks, and BoFiNet has previously worked with South African operators on international connectivity. In 2025, for example, BoFiNet described projects upgrading its internet gateways between Johannesburg and Botswana, while its current website says its border exits interconnect with partner operators.
BoFiNet has not publicly named the South African partner or disclosed the financial value and duration of the agreement, leaving unanswered questions about the scale of the commercial commitment behind Botswana’s latest international bandwidth expansion.
BoFiNet already operates the Digital Delta Data Centre, which it describes as a Tier III data centre in Gaborone, while its broader network provides wholesale bandwidth, Internet transit, colocation and other connectivity services.
BoFinet says the capacity upgrade is a strategic investment to ensure that BoFiNet maintains quality of service that meets international standards; and enhances redundancy in the network to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for the country. As the backbone of the Botswana’s digital infrastructure, BoFiNet says it plays a critical role in enabling seamless connectivity for the country, ensuring that Botswana remains competitive in an increasingly digital global economy.
“The world is moving toward a digital-first future, and Botswana must not only keep pace but lead,” said Dr. Geoffrey Seleka, Chief Executive Officer of BoFiNet.
“This capacity agreement is a testament to our commitment to ensuring that our customers, and by extension the nation, have access to reliable, scalable, and cost-effective connectivity. We are building the infrastructure that will power Botswana’s economy for decades to come,” he further said.
Dr Seleka said they are not just meeting today’s demand; and are anticipating what’s to come in future.
