Paratus Group

Paratus Group

https://paratus.africa
https://www.linkedin.com/company/paratus-africa/

Paratus Group, a privately owned company headquartered in Namibia, was founded in 2003 and employs approximately 30 individuals. The company specializes in enterprise connectivity services, functioning as a telecommunications provider integrating network services across Africa. Its network delivers satellite connectivity-focused services in African countries for customer satellite connections throughout the continent.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2003

Headcount

109

Headquarters

Namibia

Primary Segment

Enterprise connectivity services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Paratus Group will highlight its East African connectivity advancements, including the live Goma-to-Mombasa (G2M) fiber route, recent Starlink services launch in Uganda, and new regional network interconnections, at ITW Africa 2026 in September. Previously, on August 18, 2026, Paratus Rwanda hosted the official opening reception for the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2026, an event that coincided with its first anniversary of operating in the country. In July 2026, the company appointed Neill Nortje, a wholesale voice and data expert, as Country Manager of Paratus Zambia, succeeding Marius van Vuuren, who transitioned to Chief Operating Officer for the group. Earlier that month, on July 3, 2026, Paratus Zimbabwe and Powertel Communications switched on the first phase of their cross-border fiber project, establishing a new high-capacity digital corridor to connect Zimbabwe with Botswana, Zambia, South Africa, and the wider Paratus network. This followed the February 20, 2026, appointment of Innocent Mutimura as Country Manager for Paratus Rwanda, shortly after the pan-African telecommunications provider commenced operations in the country.

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Paratus Group offers products in the connectivity and cloud industry. Paratus Group's product portfolio comprises of enterprise connectivity services.

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Paratus Group's revenues were less than $25M in 2024. All the revenue comes from satellite data connectivity.

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Sep

8th

2026

02:24

Events and Conferences, New Offerings, Facility Expansion

Paratus Group puts East Africa connectivity in focus at ITW Africa 2026

Paratus Group, the pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, is becoming a force of connectivity in East Africa through its new infrastructure, services and cross-border connections. With the Goma-to-Mombasa (G2M) fiber route now live, Starlink services recently launched in Uganda and further network interconnections being launched in the region, Paratus will highlight its progress at ITW Africa 2026 in Nairobi this month.

Aug

18th

2026

07:11

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences, New Offerings

Paratus Rwanda rings in AfPIF 2026

Visitors and industry participants at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) 2026 are being made especially welcome by Paratus Rwanda, which hosted the official opening reception. The occasion coincided with the first anniversary of Paratus Rwanda’s opening in the country.

Jul

29th

2026

02:53

B2B Tag, Management Changes

Neill Nortje appointed new Country Manager of Paratus Zambia

Wholesale, voice and data expert will lead next stage of growth for Zambian telco The pan-African telecommunications group Paratus has appointed Neill Nortje as Country Manager of Paratus Zambia. He succeeds Marius van Vuuren, who has been appointed by the group as Chief Operating Officer.

Jul

3rd

2026

06:19

B2B Tag, New Offerings, Partnerships

Paratus Zimbabwe and Powertel switch on new digital highway

PPP ignites first phase of Botswana–Zimbabwe–Zambia high-capacity fiber corridor Powertel Communications and Paratus Zimbabwe announce today that the first phase of their landmark cross-border fiber project is now live and carrying traffic. This is a major development in the establishment of the new high-capacity digital corridor that will connect Zimbabwe to Botswana, Zambia, South Africa and the wider Paratus network across Southern Africa.

Feb

20th

2026

01:41

up king joins Paratus Rwanda

The pan-African telco, Paratus Group opened its doors in Rwanda recently and is now pleased to announce the appointment of Innocent Mutimura as its Country Manager. Innocent Mutimura comes to the position with a wealth of relevant experience gained across the entire East African region, having held senior leadership positions with ISPs and telecommunications companies over the past two decades.

Feb

9th

2026

02:59

Paratus lights up new East Africa fiber highway linking Goma to Mombasa

2000 km protected route connects Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC, unlocking faster, resilient cross-border connectivity for enterprises and carriers. 09 February 2026: Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has today switched on a major new fiber route in East Africa, directly connecting Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through a protected terrestrial network.

Dec

9th

2025

15:47

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

The Paratus man driving the group’s expansion in sub-equatorial Africa

When Martin Cox joined the Paratus Group in 2021, his principal mandate was to champion the Group’s ambitious expansion across Africa. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing the organisation’s broader strategic goals, including the successful rollout of Paratus 500 – a major milestone marking the Group’s achievement in securing licences and operations that now reach 500 million people in sub-equatorial Africa.

Nov

10th

2025

07:56

Paratus Group launches Paratus 500

Delivering unmatched cross-border connectivity across 15 African countries South of the Equator Pan African telecommunications network services provider, Paratus Group, announces the launch of “Paratus 500” – a defining milestone following the Group’s expansion into seven additional African markets earlier this year, including Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Nov

5th

2025

10:23

Paratus Uganda opens in Kampala

Marking yet another milestone in the Paratus Group’s fast-paced expansion across the continent, the pan-African telecommunications and network services provider in a joint venture with leading well-established Kampala-based Roke Telkom Ltd is launching Paratus Uganda. Paratus Uganda has been created to consolidate the offerings provided by Roke Telkom in Uganda and by Paratus Group throughout Africa and internationally to create a compelling full-service connectivity and cross-border solution for enterprise customers in Uganda and the region.

Oct

22nd

2025

08:28

Paratus opens in Rwanda

Paratus Group, the pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, continues its strategic expansion across the continent with the launch of Paratus Rwanda. This new entity will provide and install Starlink services, delivering high-speed broadband internet connectivity to businesses throughout Rwanda.

Oct

7th

2025

09:53

Paratus Group empowers 3,000 students with launch of computer rooms in Cabinda

Internet Technologies Angola S.A. has launched two new computer rooms at the Chiazi Polytechnic Institute in Cabinda, giving more than 3,000 students and teachers access to modern computers, interactive displays and high-speed internet. The project is part of Paratus commitment to expanding digital inclusion and equipping Africa’s next generation with the skills needed for a digital future.

Oct

7th

2025

09:53

Paratus Group empowers 3,000 students with launch of computer rooms in Cabinda

Internet Technologies Angola S.A. has launched two new computer rooms at the Chiazi Polytechnic Institute in Cabinda, giving more than 3,000 students and teachers access to modern computers, interactive displays and high-speed internet. The project is part of Paratus commitment to expanding digital inclusion and equipping Africa’s next generation with the skills needed for a digital future.

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