Wingu Africa wins two TEHAMA Awards in Tanzania

Wingu Africa took home Best Technology Hub and Most Innovative Connectivity Solution at the TEHAMA Awards 2026 in Dar es Salaam on Aug. 9. The awards underscore the company’s expanding role in Tanzania’s data centre and connectivity market as it grows capacity and carrier-neutral services.

Why it matters: - The two awards strengthen Wingu Africa’s standing in Tanzania’s digital infrastructure market. - The recognition highlights the growing demand for secure, scalable and carrier-neutral data centre and connectivity services. - Wingu Africa’s Tanzania operations are part of a broader regional footprint across Tanzania, Ethiopia and Djibouti.

What happened: - Wingu Africa won Best Technology Hub and Most Innovative Connectivity Solution at the TEHAMA Awards 2026. - The awards gala took place at Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam on 9 August 2026. - The event brought together leaders and stakeholders from Tanzania’s ICT sector. - The gala dinner was officially opened by Hon. Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki (MP), Minister for Communication and Information Technology.

The details: - Wingu Africa operates a carrier-neutral data centre in Dar es Salaam that serves enterprises, network operators and other digital ecosystem participants. - The Tanzania facility provides carrier-neutral colocation and connectivity services. - Customers at the facility can access multiple network operators. - Wingu Africa works with the Tanzania Internet Service Providers Association on Internet Exchange Point connectivity. - Internet Exchange Point connectivity has been extended to the company’s Mbezi data centre. - The Mbezi facility provides access to SEACOM, EASSy and 2Africa submarine cable systems. - Wingu launched its Tanzania operations in 2022. - In March 2025, Wingu Africa launched the second phase of its Dar es Salaam data centre expansion. - The expansion increased available capacity and added infrastructure to support rising demand for data centre and connectivity services. - Wingu Africa also provides cloud and connectivity services across its data centre footprint.

Between the lines: - The awards point to Wingu Africa’s effort to position itself as a core infrastructure provider for Tanzania’s digital economy. - The company’s emphasis on carrier-neutral infrastructure suggests a strategy focused on flexibility for customers and network partners. - Huneid Ali, Country Director at Wingu Africa Tanzania, said the recognition reflects the team’s focus on building infrastructure that meets the needs of Tanzania’s businesses and digital ecosystem. - Ali said businesses increasingly depend on reliable infrastructure and connectivity to operate, grow and deliver digital services. - Ali also said Wingu Africa will continue focusing on infrastructure that helps businesses and network providers connect and scale.

What’s next: - Wingu Africa plans to keep developing infrastructure that supports business growth and network expansion in Tanzania. - The company is expected to build on its Dar es Salaam expansion and its regional cloud and connectivity strategy. - Wingu Africa said Tanzania has an important role in East Africa’s digital ecosystem and that it remains committed to supporting that growth through resilient infrastructure, connectivity and cloud-enabled services. - The company expressed gratitude to customers and partners for their continued confidence.

The bottom line: - Wingu Africa is using awards, expanded capacity and regional connectivity services to deepen its role in Tanzania’s digital infrastructure sector.