Africa Analysis

What Africa Analysis does

Africa Analysis (legally Africa Analysis Team (Pty) Ltd) is a privately held South African market research and analysis consulting firm founded in 2002, headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng. The firm specialises in the ICT and xTech (future ICT technologies) sectors across Africa, serving telecom operators, equipment vendors, investment houses, national regulatory authorities, government departments, law firms, industry associations, and regional/international bodies including ECOWAS, the ITU, the UN, and the World Bank. Africa Analysis positions itself as one of a small number of strategic market analysis companies with an in-depth African ICT footprint, operating permanent offices in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, complemented by a network of partnered field offices in additional African countries where it has executed projects.

The firm's core research infrastructure is built on two decades of proprietary data and modelling. This includes mobile and broadband pricing databases containing over 100,000 entries stretching back to 2006, alongside Excel/VBA-built forecast models covering internet and broadband uptake, mobile subscriber and traffic evolution, and voice traffic interconnect. Output is delivered through a portfolio of premium subscription reports (e.g., South Africa MVNO Market Opportunities, South Africa 5G Market Outlook, SA Microwave Report, SA FTTH/FTTB Quarterly Trackers), an Analyst Corner blog of opinion pieces (215+ publications in the last three years), and a subscription website with Registered User (free, limited) and Subscription User (paid) tiers that do not auto-renew.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time/perpetual-licence premium reports sold via direct email inquiry (R22,000 per report excluding VAT), subscription-based website access (recurring but non-auto-renewing), and bespoke consulting services including market research, business intelligence, market/customer/competitor analysis, technology analysis, strategy development, M&A and due-diligence support, policy and regulatory advisory (including spectrum valuation), product and business-case development, benchmark studies, and expert witness work. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, with named principals (Andre Wills, Dobek Pater) handling report inquiries and consulting engagements; subscription access exists as a lighter-weight self-serve channel. The firm is a corporate member of SAMRA and conducts sponsored research partnerships, most recently the IITPSA 2026 ICT Skills Survey sponsored by SoftwareOne Experts South Africa.

Name

Africa Analysis

Legal name

Africa Analysis Team (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://africaanalysis.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Africa Analysis is a South African market research and analysis consulting firm specializing in ICT and xTech sectors across Africa. Founded in 2002, it provides premium reports, subscription access, and bespoke consulting to telecom operators, equipment vendors, regulators, investors, and government bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Market Research & Consulting

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Syndicated Market Research (Panels, Omnibus, Tracker Studies) (MPAAALAB)

Keywords

• Telecom market research
• ICT consulting services
• Market intelligence reports
• Regulatory advisory services
• African telecommunications analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Centurion

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Premium Reports Sales: Sale of annual market outlook reports on MVNO, 5G, FTTH, FTTB markets. Reports priced at R22,000 excluding VAT. Customers request reports via email and purchase based on specific market intelligence needs.
2. Subscription Access: Subscription-based access to closed content on the Africa Analysis website. Two subscription types: Registered User (limited free access) and Subscription User (full paid access). Subscriptions are service-specific and not automatically renewed.
3. Consulting Services: Advisory services including market research, strategy development, due diligence, technical consulting, expert witness services, and policy/regulatory consulting for ICT and xTech sectors across Africa.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Africa Analysis is a research and analysis consulting house that sells premium subscription-based market intelligence reports and bespoke consulting services for the ICT and xTech sectors across Africa. Offerings include annual outlook reports (MVNO, 5G, Microwave), quarterly FTTH/FTTB trackers, and engagement-based services spanning market research, strategy development, due diligence, technology analysis, policy/regulatory advisory, benchmark studies, and expert witness support.

Product overview

Africa Analysis operates as a Market Research and Analysis Consulting House specializing in ICT and xTech (future ICT technologies) sectors across Africa. The company offers a portfolio of Premium Reports (paid subscription research publications) including the South Africa MVNO Market Opportunities Report, SA 5G Market Outlook Report, SA Microwave Report, and quarterly FTTH/FTTB Trackers. These reports are complemented by consulting services including Business Intelligence and Data Analytics, Market Research, Technology Analysis, Strategy Development, Mergers & Acquisitions Support, Policy & Regulatory Services, Product Analysis, Expert Witness Services, Business Case Development, and Benchmark Studies. The company also publishes free Analyst Corner articles on ICT topics. The premium reports and consulting services form a unified market intelligence offering focused on the African telecommunications and technology markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• South Africa MVNO Market Opportunities Report Comprehensive analysis of the South African MVNO market for telecoms operators, MVNO entrants, and investors, covering global MVNO trends, business models, market analysis, MVNO profiles, key factors shaping the market, opportunities, and subscriber/revenue forecasts to 2025.
• South Africa 5G Market Outlook Report Analysis of the South African 5G market for telecoms operators, equipment vendors, and investors, covering mobile data market background, the high-demand spectrum auction, current 5G market status, market opportunity, and 5G use cases.
• 2025 SA Microwave Report First-of-its-kind premium report on the South African Microwave Connectivity Market for telecoms operators, equipment vendors, and WISPs, covering approximately 176,500 active microwave links in 2024, over ZAR 8 billion in annual revenue, hybrid fibre–microwave deployment evolution, and E-band/mmWave spectrum usage.
• South Africa MVNO Market Outlook Report (Annual Tracking Series) Annual MVNO tracking report for telecoms operators, MVNO hosts, and investors covering launched brands, active operators, subscriber growth, MVNE platform expansion, and subscriber/revenue forecasts.
• SA FTTH Quarterly Tracker Quarterly tracking service monitoring South African FTTH market growth across market segments, for telecoms operators, fibre ISPs, and equipment vendors.
• SA FTTB Quarterly Tracker Quarterly tracking service monitoring South African Fibre-to-the-Business market growth across market segments, for telecoms operators, fibre ISPs, and enterprise connectivity buyers.
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics Consulting Bespoke operational and business intelligence services along with customer analytics to support decision-making processes for telecoms operators, IT service providers, and corporate enterprises.
• Market Research Consulting Bespoke market research using telephonic, face-to-face, in-depth interviews, user panel research, and focus group methodologies for ICT and xTech clients across Africa.
• Market, Customer and Competitor Analysis Consulting Analysis of market trends, customer demographics, buying behaviour, technology adoption, market sizing, competitor product and pricing analysis, and demand assessment for enterprise clients in the ICT sector.
• Technology Analysis Consulting Technical and technology consulting including IT services specification, deployment, network audits, network design, specification and costing, and WAN network design for telecoms operators, equipment vendors, and enterprise IT buyers.
• Strategy Development Consulting Strategy-based consulting projects including guiding strategy development, preparing/drafting strategy documents, and undertaking strategic reviews to develop strategic options for ICT and corporate clients.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Support Consulting Due diligence services including lead, market, and technical due diligence plus company valuation for M&A transactions in the African ICT sector.
• Policy & Regulatory Services Consulting Regulatory impact assessments, spectrum valuation and auction process design, and regulatory benchmark studies across African jurisdictions for national regulatory authorities and government departments.
• Product Analysis Consulting Business case development for products and services plus market analysis for IPLC, MPLS VPN, storage-as-a-service, and data centre markets for telecoms operators and IT service providers.
• Expert Witness Services Expert witness services for legal disputes including reviewing, analysing, and providing expert opinions in various legal jurisdictions for law firms and legal counsel.
• Business Case Development Consulting Development of comprehensive business cases for telecommunications and IT services including business plan validation, market analysis, and investment analysis for enterprise and investment clients.
• Benchmark Studies Consulting Unique benchmark methodology for comparing DSL pricing, mobile markets, telecommunications operators, and media strategies across multiple African and international markets for operators, regulators, and corporate clients.
• Website Subscription Access (Registered User and Subscription User tiers) Website-based subscription access to closed Africa Analysis content, with a free Registered User tier for limited content and a paid Subscription User tier for full access under a multi-year subscription agreement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed projects in 41 African countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IITPSA (Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2026Africa Analysis conducting ICT Skills Survey 2026 on behalf of IITPSA. Survey examines how AI and agentic AI are impacting ICT jobs in South Africa. Results to be released at IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference in October 2026. Polling conducted by Africa Analysis examining perceptions of AI's impact on employment.
• SoftwareOne Experts South AfricaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2026SoftwareOne Experts South Africa sponsoring the IITPSA 2026 ICT Skills Survey conducted by Africa Analysis. Sponsorship supports research into AI's impact on ICT jobs and skills demand.
• Africa Bandwidth MapsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner listed on Africa Analysis website. Africa Bandwidth Maps appears to be a complementary resource for African telecommunications infrastructure mapping and bandwidth data.
• Digital Council AfricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner listed on Africa Analysis website. Digital Council Africa focuses on digital development and transformation in Africa.
• SAMRA (Southern African Marketing Research Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrica Analysis is a corporate member of SAMRA. The partnership provides professional credibility and industry recognition for market research standards.
• Field Offices NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of partnered field offices in a number of strategic African countries extending Africa Analysis capability across the continent. Complements permanent offices in South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDC (International Data Corporation): Global market intelligence firm for ICT with Africa regional research and advisory. Comparable by enterprise and operator customer base, syndicated tracker products, and consulting services across IT and telecom.
• Omdia: Global technology research powerhouse (formed from Ovum, IHS Markit tech, and others) covering telecoms, IT, and emerging tech with deep enterprise and operator datasets. Comparable by ICT research breadth, syndicated subscription model, and consulting services.
• Frost & Sullivan: Global growth consulting and market research firm with strong ICT and emerging-market coverage. Comparable by combining syndicated research with bespoke growth strategy and consulting engagements for enterprise clients.
• GSMA Intelligence: Mobile industry intelligence arm of the GSMA producing global and regional mobile market research, including detailed Africa coverage. Comparable by mobile/telecom focus, operator customer base, and subscription data products.

Direct peers

• TeleGeography: Telecom market research and data provider covering international wholesale, submarine cables, and network infrastructure. Comparable by proprietary telecom datasets, premium subscription research model, and operator/vendor customer base.
• World Wide Worx: South Africa-based ICT market research firm publishing syndicated research on enterprise IT, telecoms, and digital transformation. Closest direct competitor by geography, customer base (SA enterprises and operators), and syndicated-report product model.
• Analysys Mason: Global telecom-focused management consulting and research firm covering strategy, regulation, and network infrastructure. Comparable by telecom sector focus, blend of syndicated research and bespoke advisory, and work with operators and regulators.
• BuddeComm: Telecommunications research and consultancy with long-standing coverage of African and emerging markets. Comparable by emerging-market focus, syndicated country reports, and operator/regulatory client mix.
• Research ICT Africa: Africa-focused ICT policy and market research organization producing evidence-based research on telecommunications, internet access, and digital inclusion. Comparable by African focus, policy/regulatory research orientation, and multi-country footprint.

Regional players

• Africa Bandwidth Maps: Africa-focused telecom infrastructure mapping and bandwidth data resource, listed as a strategic partner of Africa Analysis. Comparable by African telecom infrastructure focus, although primarily a data/mapping product versus consulting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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