Mauritius Telecom Unveils 4 New Corridors to Link Africa & Asia Digitally

Mauritius Telecom (MT) has officially launched its 2026–2029 strategic plan, a bold blueprint designed to transform the nation into the primary digital gateway between Africa and Asia. The strategy, titled “Bridging Africa & Asia,” positions digital technology at the heart of national and regional development.

By establishing a unified architectural framework, the telecommunications giant aims to solidify Mauritius’ status as a regional digital hub over the next three years.

Four Pillars of Connectivity

To realise this vision, the provider has outlined four “operational corridors” that will dictate future investments and service delivery:

• Connectivity Corridor: Focused on delivering resilient, low-latency links to facilitate large-scale data traffic between the two continents.
• Financial Corridor: Establishing secure infrastructure for cross-border transactions to bolster regional trade.
• AI & Compute Corridor: Providing sovereign data, cloud, and artificial intelligence services to ensure technological self-sufficiency.
• Innovation & Scale-Up Corridor: Supporting local innovators in exporting Mauritian digital solutions to global markets.

Empowering the Workforce and Industry

The roadmap is underpinned by two major national initiatives designed to ensure the digital transition is both ethical and sustainable.

The “AI Enablement for All” programme seeks to encourage the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across all sectors, including government administration.

Meanwhile, the “Digital Talent Pipeline” will focus on upskilling the local workforce to meet the demands of future careers, ensuring a steady stream of qualified personnel for the regional economy.

Long-term Investment

Implementation of the plan will require significant long-term capital. MT confirmed it will modernise existing networks and data centres while enhancing international connectivity and AI capabilities.

CEO Veemal Gungadin emphasised that the strategy is more than just a vision; it is a practical guide for the coming years.

“This e-booklet details the actions we will implement to strengthen digital technology in Mauritius and the region,” Mr Gungadin stated. “It translates our strategy into concrete actions.”

The success of the 2026–2029 cycle will rely heavily on partnerships between the government, international stakeholders, and local innovators to create shared value across the digital landscape.

Source: l’Express