BCA Targets Africa’s Media Infrastructure Gap with Mauritius Hub
Bennett Oghifo Africa’s growing film, music and television industries are generating increasing demand for professional production and broadcasting services, but a shortage of technical infrastructure is forcing media companies to
African media industries are experiencing increased demand for professional production and broadcasting services, yet face a shortage of technical infrastructure that forces companies to outsource critical operations abroad. Broadcasting Center Africa (BCA) aims to solve this issue by establishing a media infrastructure hub in Mauritius, which will serve African and international media organizations.
When complete in 2029, the hub will be part of MediaCity Mauritius, a broader development that will accommodate production companies, broadcasters, technology firms, academic institutions, training centers, startups, and international investors.
BCA's Chief Executive Officer, Najib Gouiaa, revealed the project at the 2026 Creative Africa Nexus Weekend, a gathering organized by the African Export-Import Bank in Lagos. Gouiaa argued that Africa has the creative talent and international demand to support a thriving media industry but lacks the necessary technical infrastructure to convert creative productions into sustainable businesses.
He explained that the absence of an integrated production and distribution ecosystem leaves companies dependent on foreign facilities for various stages of their operations. Gouiaa emphasized that the economic value lost due to outsourcing extends beyond just production costs, affecting employment, technical expertise, professional development, and commercial opportunities within the media value chain.
Gouiaa noted that international media groups often locate their departments in Dubai, London, or Paris instead of on the African continent due to infrastructure concerns and the lack of locally trained personnel. By bringing operations closer to Africa, international media groups would benefit from reliable facilities, risk management, and access to trained teams.
The BCA facility will house television studios, post-production suites, master control rooms, engineering laboratories, and a secure ISO 27001-certified data center. MediaCity Mauritius will provide the broader business and institutional environment, enabling businesses to share infrastructure, access specialized services, and work closely with other industry players.
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