By 2026, Zambia's cloud computing landscape has matured significantly, with the number of cloud service providers reaching 12. The adoption of multi-cloud strategies is prevalent among 68% of enterprises, driven by the need for resilience and operational efficiency. Investment per enterprise is expected to average $150,000 USD, reflecting increased confidence in cloud solutions and digital transformation efforts across sectors.
The expansion of local data centers to 35 MW capacity supports this growth, reducing reliance on foreign infrastructure. Additionally, security remains a priority, with 18% of IT budgets allocated to cloud security, ensuring data protection amid rising cyber threats. Zambia's digital infrastructure is poised to accelerate economic development and improve service delivery through multi-cloud adoption.