Sofibanque will leverage the 2MW facility in Kinshasa to upgrade and transform its IT systems, leveraging secure and scalable infrastructure solutions to support its growing customer base.

“This collective shift towards advanced infrastructure will play a critical role in the economic development of the DRC and neighbouring countries, fostering a more inclusive financial system and supporting broader socio-economic progress,” said Mohammed Bouhelal, managing director of OADC Texaf Kinshasa.

“We are proud to support Sofibanque in their journey towards digital transformation and look forward to welcoming other local and pan Africa banks.”

Raxio Group has inaugurated its new data centre in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the country’s largest data centre, with Tier III accreditation by Uptime Institute,

Known as Raxio DRC1, the facility is backed by a US$30 million investment and represents a milestone as the country looks to drive digital inclusion, foster private sector growth and transform public services through digitalisation.

Known officially as Raxio DRC1, the facility opened in August and is Tier III accredited.

The site is designed to support digital inclusion and foster private sector growth in the African country.

The team behind the data centre suggested finance firms like Sofibanque will benefit from using the site through “enhanced physical security, sustained uptime and compliance with international standards, and national regulations.”

The facility’s advanced infrastructure will enhance the availability of our services, allowing us to meet the growing demands of the market and support our long-term digital strategy.” said Henry Wazne, managing director and CEO of Sofibanque.

“This partnership is a key step in our journey towards a more robust and agile IT environment that supports both our customers and the broader financial ecosystem in the DRC.”  By Ben Wodecki, Capacity