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 Official logo of NETIS Group | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications infrastructure; Renewable energy infrastructure |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Jean Farhat; Jean-Claude Figali |
| Headquarters | Casablanca, Morocco |
Area served | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Key people | Alykhan Kassam (CEO, since 2025) |
| Revenue | US$110 million (2024) |
Number of employees | 3,500 (2024) |
| Website | netisgroup.com |
NETIS Group is a private company specializing in telecommunications and energy infrastructure, headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.[1] The company operates across Sub-Saharan Africa, providing construction, maintenance, and management services for telecom and renewable energy networks.[2] As of 2024, NETIS employed around 3,500 staff and reported annual revenue of about US$110 million.[3]
Overview
[edit]NETIS has subsidiaries in more than sixteen African countries, delivering fiber-optic installation, tower construction, network deployment, and integrated power solutions.[4]
History
[edit]NETIS was founded in 2009 in Côte d’Ivoire by Jean Farhat and Jean-Claude Figali, initially focusing on projects in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Burkina Faso.[5] Between 2014 and 2018, the company expanded operations to Benin, Uganda, Togo, Gabon, and Rwanda, and launched infrastructure inspection services using drones. In 2018, Enko Capital acquired a minority interest.[6] In 2019, NETIS relocated its headquarters to Casablanca, Morocco, and acquired Reime Group, expanding to Nigeria and further strengthening its West African presence.[7] A majority stake in the company was acquired in November 2023 by a consortium including Amethis, AfricInvest, Proparco, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC); Enko Capital exited.[8][9] In 2024, NETIS opened a subsidiary in Cameroon.[10] In October 2025, Alykhan Kassam was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding the co-founders, who remain on the Board.[11][12]
Timeline
[edit]| Year | Key developments |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Founded in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; initial telecom projects in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. |
| 2011 | Begins network deployment and maintenance in Uganda. |
| 2013 | Establishes NETIS International for regional coordination in Kenya. |
| 2014–2018 | Expands to Benin, Togo, Gabon, and Rwanda; launches drone inspection services. |
| 2019 | Moves headquarters to Casablanca and acquires Reime Group. |
| 2020 | Expands operations in Nigeria and Ghana. |
| 2021 | Enters the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia. |
| 2023 | Consortium acquires a majority stake; Enko Capital exits. |
| 2024 | Opens subsidiary in Cameroon. |
Activities
[edit]NETIS designs, builds, and maintains telecommunications networks for operators in Africa. Its services include fiber-optic deployment, tower construction, renewable energy integration, and infrastructure inspection using drones.[13]
Sustainability
[edit]NETIS is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, reporting annually on health, safety, environment, and gender inclusion.[14] The company collaborates with Rise Sustainability and Proparco to promote gender equity in the workplace.[15] NETIS is listed by sustainability rating platforms including EcoVadis and CDP for its climate and ESG reporting.[16][17]
Awards
[edit]- TowerXchange Workforce Training and Upskilling Initiative of the Year (2017)[18]
- EcoVadis Bronze Medal (EcoVadis Bronze Medal (2024, according to the company’s sustainability report))[19]
- Recognition by Proparco and IFC for digital inclusion initiatives (2023)[20]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "NETIS Group – About us". NETIS Group. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "IFC Disclosure – CI NETIS (Project 47640)". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Proparco – Increasing digital inclusion in Africa – NETIS". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "IFC Disclosure – CI NETIS (Project 47640)". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Agence Ecofin – Consortium acquires majority stake in NETIS Group". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Amethis – Amethis, AfricInvest, Proparco and IFC acquire a majority stake in NETIS". 29 November 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Les Éco – IFC invests in NETIS to boost Africa's telecom networks". 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "AfricInvest – Majority stake announcement – NETIS". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Norton Rose Fulbright – Paris team advises Proparco on acquisition of majority stake in NETIS". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Les Éco – IFC invests in NETIS to boost Africa's telecom networks". 26 April 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Le Matin – Alykhan Kassam nommé Chief Executive Officer de NETIS Group". 15 October 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "TechAfrica News – NETIS Group appoints Alykhan Kassam as new Chief Executive Officer". 14 October 2025. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Agence Ecofin – Consortium acquires majority stake in NETIS Group". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "UN Global Compact – NETIS participant profile". UN Global Compact. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Rise Sustainability – Building the Future Together: NETIS, Proparco and Rise on a Gender Equity Journey". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "EcoVadis – NETIS Group Sustainability Rating". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "CDP – Carbon Disclosure Project profile for NETIS Group". Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Chambre de Commerce France Ghana – Netis Ghana awarded Workforce Training and Upskilling Initiative of the Year 2017". 12 October 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "NETIS – Sustainability Report 2024" (PDF). NETIS Group. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Proparco – Increasing digital inclusion in Africa – NETIS". Retrieved 4 November 2025.