Visa to build data center in Nigeria.
Global payments giant Visa Inc. has announced plans to develop a data center in Nigeria, further expanding its investments in the country. The news was revealed by Andrew Torre, Visa’s…
Africa’s Cloud wars intensify as Google launches Johannesburg region
Google Cloud has officially launched its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, marking a major milestone in its $1 billion commitment to accelerating Africa’s digital transformation. Operational since January 2024,…
Alphabet’s Taara sets its sight on revolutionizing internet in Africa with laser-based connectivity
Alphabet’s Taara project, born out of the company’s experimental X lab, is using lasers to deliver high-speed internet - offering a compelling alternative to traditional fiber optics and satellite systems…
Wingu Group upgrades its Tier III data center in Tanzania.
The Wingu Group has announced the second phase of its facility expansion on March 18, 2025, focused on strengthening Tanzania's digital infrastructure. This upgrade builds on Phase 1, introduced in…
Google, Amazon, Meta commit to tripling global nuclear capacity.
Several major data center hyperscalers have come together to support a call for a significant increase in global nuclear power capacity. At the CERAWeek 2025 event in Houston, a global…
Chinese “Starlink” launched in over 30 countries
A new Chinese satellite broadband service, SpaceSail - also known as “Qianfan,” the “Thousand Sails Constellation,” or “G60 Starlink” has emerged as a potential rival to SpaceX’s Starlink. Operated by…
Microsoft plunks $300m for hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa.
Microsoft has announced plans to invest $300 million (ZAR 5.4 billion) in South Africa’s cloud and AI infrastructure between 2025 and 2027. According to the company, this strategic move aims…
SpaceX urges FCC to block competitor’s cellular satellite plans
Elon Musk owned-SpaceX is lobbying the United States’ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block Globalstar’s plans to launch a new constellation of 48 low-Earth orbit satellites. Globalstar's "C3" constellation aims…
UK fiber networks urged to share infrastructure and stuff fiber through unused pipes
Alternative networks (Altnets) in the United Kingdom have been advised to halt road excavations and instead utilize abandoned gas and water pipes for fiber deployment to reduce costs. Alternative networks…
Teraco’s internet exchange hits 5Tbps.
NAPAfrica, South Africa’s largest Internet exchange point (IXP), has exceeded a data throughput of five terabits per second (Tbps), marking a significant milestone in its continued growth. Since its launch…
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