Africa doubles data center capacity in five years but still trails global peers

Africa’s live commercial data center capacity has approximately doubled over the past five years, reflecting growing demand for cloud services and local data processing. Despite this expansion, the continent continues…

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Africa may need up to 5GW of new power for data centres as AI demand grows – experts

Africa could require up to five gigawatts of additional power capacity for data centres over the next five years as demand for AI and cloud computing accelerates, highlighting weaknesses in…

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We are ready to implement policies that enable you – NITDA tells hyperscalers

Nigeria’s technology regulator is moving to convert years of cloud and data-center policy into enforceable action, telling global hyperscalers that the government is prepared to implement, and legislate where necessary,…

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From Ambition to Assets: Africa Hyperscalers announces annual Digital Infrastructure Outlook session

Africa Hyperscalers has announced plans to host the Digital Infrastructure Outlook 2026, its annual high-level virtual session themed “From Ambition to Assets: Building Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Reality,” aimed at confronting…

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“Africa must build before it connects,” says Africa Data Centres’ Krish Ranganath

The Regional Executive argues that data sovereignty, power reform, and execution discipline will determine whether Africa captures value in the next digital cycle. Africa’s digital future will not be decided…

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