Angola has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital economy with the launch of the Government Data Centre and National Cloud, a strategic infrastructure project designed to modernize public services, enhance cybersecurity, and reinforce the country’s digital sovereignty. The facility was officially inaugurated by President João Lourenço in Luanda.
The project, valued at approximately $89 million, is expected to serve as the backbone of Angola’s digital government strategy by providing secure storage and processing of public-sector data while enabling the migration of government services to a centralized cloud environment. The infrastructure is designed to host more than 80 government services and support thousands of virtual servers, reducing dependence on foreign data-hosting facilities and improving operational efficiency.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, ICT Minister, Mário Oliveira described the initiative as a landmark achievement in Angola’s digital development journey.
“We live in an era in which data constitutes one of the most important strategic assets of nations,” Oliveira said, stressing that secure data management and protection are critical to economic competitiveness, government transparency, and national sovereignty.
The minister emphasized that the new facility represents more than a technological investment. According to Oliveira, it is a clear affirmation of Angola’s commitment to digital sovereignty and the creation of a resilient, inclusive, and innovation-driven digital ecosystem capable of supporting long-term economic growth.
The launch forms part of a broader national digitalization agenda that includes the deployment of the ANGOSAT-2 satellite, expansion of the country’s fibre-optic network to more than 22,000 kilometres, and connection to the 2Africa subsea cable system. Together, these investments are intended to improve connectivity, expand broadband access, and create new opportunities for businesses, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Government officials believe the new Data Centre and Cloud platform will strengthen investor confidence, improve access to digital public services, and position Angola as an emerging technology hub in Southern Africa. By consolidating critical digital infrastructure within national borders, the country aims to accelerate economic diversification while laying the foundations for a more connected and competitive digital future.