Nigeria’s gas paradox: rising demand, crippled supply, and the stakes for energy-hungry data centers.

Nigeria is in the midst of an energy pivot. As electricity demand surges across industries, from manufacturing to digital infrastructure, natural gas is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s…

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South Africa’s Teraco boosts capacity to 185MW with new JB5 hyperscale data center.

Teraco, Africa’s largest carrier-neutral data center operator, has completed construction of its latest hyperscale facility, JB5, in Johannesburg - adding critical new infrastructure as demand for digital services and cloud…

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Wingu Africa Secures $60 Million to Accelerate East African Digital Infrastructure.

Wingu Africa, East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data center operator, has raised $60 million to accelerate its regional expansion and support the continent’s digital transformation. The funding, provided by Rand Merchant…

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Immersion Cooling Systems: Advantages and Deployment Strategies for Data Centers Across Africa.

By Wojtek Piorko, Managing Director – Africa, Vertiv The demand for data centers in Africa is growing, driven by several factors. These include government regulations for local data security, an…

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