iWayAfrica

What iWayAfrica does

iWayAfrica, operating under the legal entity Dandemutande Private Limited, is a Southern African managed services provider that delivers an integrated portfolio spanning connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/automation to enterprise customers. The company groups its offerings into four explicit pillars: Smart Resilient Connectivity (fibre, SD-WAN, satellite), Trusted Scalable Cloud and Data Governance (virtual computing, backup and business continuity, colocation, data governance and compliance, multicloud), Proactive Protection and Compliance (network security, endpoint security, VAPT, SOC, vCISO, physical security/CCTV, data security), and AI, Automation & Emerging Solutions (managed services, unified communications, asset tracking, e-learning, ERP). Underlying technology combines owned or leased telecom infrastructure (fibre and satellite) with managed cloud, colocation, and cybersecurity stack components delivered through a regional direct enterprise sales motion.

The company operates across four Southern African markets — Zimbabwe (primary), Botswana, Malawi, and Namibia — each with a country-specific website and localized go-to-market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and revenue mechanics are not detailed in source materials; the business appears to monetize through recurring managed services contracts, enterprise connectivity subscriptions, and project-based implementations of cloud, security, and ERP solutions for African enterprises. The customer base is described broadly as "African Industries" with no named logos, headcount, or revenue figures disclosed in the available data, which materially limits visibility into scale, segment mix, and concentration risk.

Name

iWayAfrica

Legal name

Dandemutande Private Limited

Website

https://iwayafrica.co.zw

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

iWayAfrica (Dandemutande Private Limited) is a Southern African managed services provider offering integrated connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/automation solutions to enterprise customers across Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, and Namibia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Telecommunications and ICT Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Business/Enterprise Fixed Connectivity Providers (SME/Enterprise Broadband) (HDAIABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Implementation & Integration Services (BPAEAEAB), Network, Infrastructure & Data Center Integration (BPAEAAAK), Network Resilience & High Availability Services (Redundancy, Failover) (BPAEAEAL), Infrastructure Outsourcing (IO) (BPAEAMAB)

Keywords

• Enterprise connectivity services
• Managed cloud services
• Cybersecurity services
• Fibre broadband solutions
• Satellite internet services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ikeja

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

iWayAfrica provides managed enterprise connectivity (fibre, SD-WAN, satellite internet), cloud and data governance services (virtual computing, backup and recovery, colocation, multicloud), cybersecurity solutions (network and endpoint security, VAPT, SOC, vCISO), and AI-driven automation services (managed services, unified communications, asset tracking, e-learning, ERP) for businesses across African markets.

Product overview

Dandemutande operates a multi-domain managed services portfolio organised across four pillars: Smart Resilient Connectivity (Fibre, SD-WAN, Satellite), Trusted Scalable Cloud and Data Governance (Virtual Computing, Backup/Recovery/Business Continuity, Colocation, Data Governance & Compliance, Multicloud), Proactive Protection and Compliance (Network Security, Endpoint Security, VAPT, SOC, vCISO, Physical Security/CCTV, Data Security), and AI/Automation & Emerging Solutions (Managed Services, Unified Communications, Asset Tracking, E-Learning, ERP Solutions). The company serves enterprise customers across four African countries — Zimbabwe (primary), Botswana, Malawi, and Namibia — combining connectivity infrastructure with cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-driven automation services under a single managed services model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fibre Fibre optic connectivity service providing high-speed, resilient internet access for enterprise and business customers.
• SD-WAN Software-Defined Wide Area Network service enabling intelligent traffic routing and management across distributed enterprise networks.
• Satellite Internet Satellite-based internet connectivity service providing resilient coverage for locations beyond terrestrial network reach.
• Virtual Computing Cloud-based virtual computing infrastructure providing scalable processing and storage resources on demand.
• Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity Data backup and disaster recovery solutions ensuring business continuity and rapid restoration of operations after disruptions.
• Colocation Data centre colocation services providing physical rack space and infrastructure for hosting customer-owned hardware.
• Data Governance & Compliance Data governance frameworks and compliance management services to help organisations meet regulatory requirements and maintain data integrity.
• Multicloud Multi-cloud management and orchestration services enabling enterprises to leverage multiple cloud providers seamlessly.
• Network Security Network perimeter security services including firewalls, intrusion detection, and threat prevention to protect enterprise infrastructure.
• Endpoint Security Endpoint protection solutions securing laptops, servers, and mobile devices against malware, ransomware, and other threats.
• VAPT Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing services to identify, evaluate, and address security weaknesses in systems and applications.
• SOC (Security Operations Centre) Security Operations Centre providing 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response services.
• vCISO Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service providing executive-level security leadership and strategic guidance on demand.
• Physical Security (CCTV) CCTV and physical security surveillance services for protecting premises and physical assets.
• Data Security Comprehensive data security services including encryption, access controls, and data loss prevention to protect sensitive information.
• Managed Services Comprehensive managed IT services covering infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, and support for enterprise environments.
• Unified Communications Voice and unified communications services integrating telephony, messaging, and collaboration tools for enterprise teams.
• Asset Tracking IoT-based asset tracking solutions enabling real-time visibility and management of physical assets and inventory.
• E-Learning Electronic learning solutions providing digital education platforms and content delivery for corporate training programmes.
• ERP Solutions Enterprise Resource Planning solutions for integrating and automating core business processes across finance, HR, operations, and supply chain.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vodacom Business: Enterprise division of Vodacom Group offering fixed connectivity, cloud, IoT, and managed security across multiple African markets — broad incumbent competitor with deeper capital and broader geographic reach.
• MTN Business: Enterprise arm of pan-African mobile operator MTN Group, offering enterprise connectivity, cloud, IoT, and security — much larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise connectivity and managed services wallet.

Direct peers

• BCX (Business Connexion): South African ICT integrator offering enterprise networking, cloud, security, and managed services across Southern Africa — directly comparable multi-pillar managed services portfolio targeting the same enterprise buyer.
• Liquid Intelligent Technologies: Pan-African fibre and managed services operator with a comparable connectivity + cloud + cybersecurity stack serving enterprise customers across multiple African countries — direct head-to-head competitor in enterprise WAN and managed services.
• Raxio Data Centres: African carrier-neutral colocation operator expanding across multiple African countries — directly comparable for the colocation and cloud-connectivity portions of Dandemutande's portfolio.
• Seacom: Operates submarine cable and terrestrial fibre across Southern and East Africa, offering enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed services — directly comparable to Dandemutande's fibre and SD-WAN proposition in overlapping geographies.
• Internet Solutions (a Dimension Data / NTT company): Provides enterprise connectivity, SD-WAN, cloud, and managed security across Southern Africa — directly competes with the same mid-market and enterprise buyers using a similar managed services model.
• Africa Online: Long-standing pan-African ISP offering enterprise connectivity, hosting, and managed services — comparable legacy enterprise connectivity operator with multi-country African presence.
• MainOne: West and Southern African connectivity and data centre operator offering enterprise fibre, cloud, and colocation — comparable business model combining infrastructure with managed services for enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Wananchi Group: East African enterprise connectivity and entertainment operator with similar fibre/SD-WAN/managed services proposition — comparable business model in a different but adjacent African geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dandemutande

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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