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Africa Datacenter Trends

Africa Datacenter Trends

Datacenter trend intelligence tracks data centre market trends, AI-driven capacity demand, power availability, colocation growth, interconnection strategy, and regional campus investment in Africa, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.

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LINX Accra is a local-peering control signal, not just another data-centre launch

Africa Datacenter Trends

LINX Accra is a local-peering control signal, not just another data-centre launch

LINX Accra is not only a new address on a data-centre map. The useful signal is that LINX is extending its Digital Realty relationship into Ghana by making ACR2 an access point for a neutral, multi-site Accra exchange fabric. If member adoption follows, more West African traffic…

Jun 26, 2025
Mozambique Internet Exchange launches new PoP at Digital Realty

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Mozambique Internet Exchange launches new PoP at Digital Realty

What happened: MOZIX launches new PoP at Digital Realty’s data centre The Mozambique Internet Exchange (MOZIX) has launched a new point of presence (PoP) at Digital Realty’s MPM1 data centre in Maputo. This expansion enhances local interconnection capabilities, allowing networks…

May 16, 2025
Sonatel advances digital infrastructure with Phase 3 data centre expansion

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Sonatel advances digital infrastructure with Phase 3 data centre expansion

Sonatel expands its Phase 3 Dakar data centre, boosting power and capacity for West Africa’s digital growth.

May 7, 2025
Wingu Group expands data centre in Tanzania

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Wingu Group expands data centre in Tanzania

Wingu Group expands its data centre in Tanzania, doubling power capacity to support the country’s digital transformation.

Mar 20, 2025
Maroc DataCenter: Leading the way in innovative technology solutions

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Maroc DataCenter: Leading the way in innovative technology solutions

Maroc DataCenter (MDC) is committed to being the premier partner for clients, providing advanced and secure technological solutions to address their most critical needs. With a strong focus on delivering top-tier infrastructure and services, MDC has established itself as a key…

Aug 20, 2024
Top tech news stories: May 23, 2024

Africa Datacenter Trends

Top tech news stories: May 23, 2024

Dive into legislative debates on digital currencies in the US, major investments like Microsoft’s $1 billion data centre in Kenya, and AI innovations, including Amazon’s revamped Alexa. Blockchain 1. US securities regulator urges against crypto bill adoption The U.S. House of…

May 23, 2024