Empowering Africa’s Entrepreneurs
At HOSTAFRICA, we believe entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of Africa’s growth. Our mission is
to empower entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises with reliable digital tools to build, grow,
and thrive online.
From individuals launching their first website to large-scale enterprises running complex infrastructure,
HOSTAFRICA provides dependable hosting, cloud, and business solutions that help customers succeed in a
fast-changing digital world.
Our Vision
To create new opportunities for African businesses and entrepreneurs, empowering them to thrive.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to supporting African entrepreneurs by providing innovative solutions, exceptional service, and locally-tailored offerings to meet their unique needs:
- For Beginners: We offer intuitive tools that make it easy to start and scale—launching websites, selling products online, and accepting payments seamlessly.
- For Advanced Users: We deliver the robust infrastructure, performance, and advanced tools they rely on, while continuously innovating to help them grow further.
We’re committed to:
- Delivering reliable, high-quality service.
- Expanding into underserved regions across Africa.
- Localizing our products and support to reflect the diverse needs of African entrepreneurs.
Our Story
HOSTAFRICA was founded with a simple but powerful goal: to make world-class web hosting and cloud solutions accessible to every African entrepreneur.
From our beginnings in South Africa, we’ve grown into one of the continent’s leading hosting groups—powering thousands of websites and businesses across multiple African countries. Our journey is built on innovation, customer trust, and strategic acquisitions that have expanded our reach and capability.
Our Growth Through Acquisitions
Over the years, HOSTAFRICA has strategically acquired leading hosting companies across Africa, strengthening our infrastructure, expertise, and local presence.
2016
VPS Networks (South Africa)
Our first acquisition, expanding our
hosting and VPS capabilities.
2019
Greycell CC / AmpleHosting (South Africa)
A merger that scaled our operations and client base locally.
2020
Gweb Hosting & Hob Host (South Africa)
Consolidated strong local hosting brands under HOSTAFRICA.
2020
Divine Online Solutions & Clickworks Internet Ltd
(South Africa)
Acquired hosting divisions to enhance technical capacity.
2021
DomainKing (Nigeria)
Our entry into West Africa, serving Nigeria’s fast-growing digital market.
2022
Red Cactus Software & DigiServ Technologies
(South Africa)
Expanded local operations and customer support excellence.
2022
EAC Directory (Kenya)
Our first Kenyan acquisition, marking entry into East Africa.
2023
Sasahost (Kenya)
Added one of Kenya’s most established web hosting providers.
2024
deepAfrica (Kenya)
Strengthened our Kenyan market position and customer base.
2024
Web4Africa (Nigeria / Ghana)
A major acquisition that positioned HOSTAFRICA as a top Pan-African registrar and web host.
2025
GO54 (formerly WhoGoHost, Nigeria)
A milestone acquisition, bringing Africa’s largest domain provider into the HOSTAFRICA family.
2025
WebManager (Nigeria)
Continued West African expansion through complementary brands.
2025
Zesha (Tanzania)
Agreement to acquire Zesha (T) Limited, expanding into the Tanzanian market.
Through these integrations, HOSTAFRICA has grown into a Pan-African technology leader—with operations spanning South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania, and a growing footprint across the continent.
Our Core Values
We’re guided by six principles that define how we work and serve our customers:
Efficiency
We deliver fast, reliable, andstreamlined solutions.
Excellence
We pursue continuous improvementand innovation.
Communication
We value transparency, clarity,and collaboration.
Quality
We maintain uncompromisingstandards in every product
and service.
Reliability
Our customers can depend onus always.
Teamwork
We succeed together through trustand shared goals.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team brings together extensive experience in technology, product development, operations, and finance—united by a shared vision of empowering Africa’s digital future.
Michael Osterloh
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)As co-founder and CEO, Michael leads HOSTAFRICA’s overall strategy and vision to empower African entrepreneurs with world-class, locally-tailored solutions.
Murray Muller
Chief Operating Officer (COO)Oversees daily operations, customer experience, and regional integration across markets—ensuring that every aspect of HOSTAFRICA runs efficiently and effectively.
Werner Moller
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Oversees HOSTAFRICA’s financial strategy, ensuring sustainable growth, sound governance, and continued investment in innovation.
Johan Smit
Chief Product Officer (CPO)Drives product innovation and development, shaping HOSTAFRICA’s suite of solutions to meet the evolving needs of African businesses.
Looking Ahead
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, HOSTAFRICA remains committed to being the trusted partner for entrepreneurs and enterprises across the continent.
By combining global expertise, local insight, and unwavering commitment to service excellence, we’re building a future where every African entrepreneur has the tools, technology, and support to succeed online.
