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Data Centres

Data centres are specialised facilities that house computer systems, servers, networking equipment and storage infrastructure used to process, store and distribute large volumes of digital data. They provide the physical backbone for cloud computing, internet services, enterprise applications and digital communications. Modern data centres require substantial electrical power for computing equipment and cooling systems, along with redundant connectivity, security and environmental controls. The industry has grown rapidly with the expansion of cloud services, streaming media, e-commerce and artificial intelligence applications. Data centres are typically classified by tier levels that reflect their reliability and uptime guarantees, ranging from basic facilities to highly redundant installations with multiple power and cooling paths. Major operators include technology companies, telecommunications providers and specialised real-estate investment trusts. Power consumption is a defining characteristic, with large hyperscale facilities drawing tens or hundreds of megawatts, making access to affordable and reliable electricity a key site-selection factor. The sector has become a significant driver of electricity demand in many markets, particularly as artificial intelligence workloads require more intensive processing capacity. Environmental concerns around energy use and water consumption for cooling have prompted growing interest in renewable energy procurement and efficiency improvements. Investment in data-centre infrastructure has accelerated in emerging markets, including parts of Africa, as digital adoption and connectivity expand.

Data Centres News


Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati
Reappointed Nyati links Eskom unbundling to board’s new top priority of electricity affordability
25th September 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom chairperson Dr Mteto Nyati, whose term has been extended by a further three years, says the board’s top priority has shifted from guaranteeing electricity stability to ensuring affordability.... 


Infrastructure platform secures $300m to expand digital access across Africa
25th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Carrier-neutral digital infrastructure platform WIOCC Group has secured a combined $300-million in investments through a shareholder subscription agreement signed with Africa Finance Corporation... 


Vodafone, Cassava to develop Egypt’s first sovereign AI factory
25th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications company Vodafone Business and global technology leader Cassava Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to launch Egypt’s first AI factory to develop and enable... 


Water mist fire suppression provides precision protection for high-value assets
Water mist fire suppression provides precision protection for high-value assets
22nd September 2026

When it comes to protecting critical assets in demanding environments, traditional sprinklers and gaseous systems are not always the best fit. Water mist fire suppression has emerged as a highly... 


Handshake
Canada says Philippines, ASEAN trade talks 90% complete, eyes November finish
22nd September 2026 By: Reuters

Canada's trade minister said on Tuesday that negotiations on separate free trade agreements with the Philippines and ASEAN are more than 90% complete, with Ottawa pushing to have both deals ready... 


Vertiv Partners with Pinnacle ICT to Extend Critical Digital Infrastructure Reach Across Southern Africa
Vertiv Partners with Pinnacle ICT to Extend Critical Digital Infrastructure Reach Across Southern Africa
21st September 2026

a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced a distribution partnership with Pinnacle ICT, Africa’s leading information, communications technology company, extending the... 


Schneider Electric Concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Launches New UAE Industrial AI Study
Schneider Electric Concludes Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Launches New UAE Industrial AI Study
18th September 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, today concluded its Innovation Summit Middle East and Africa in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 2,500 attendees, including government... 


An image of Vernon Vandrau
Manufacturer aims to boost digital protection, solutions
18th September 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Electronic control manufacturer CAREL Controls is working towards compliance with the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act – a regulation that introduces mandatory cybersecurity standards for products that... 


Africa Does Not Have an Electricity Problem. It Has a Reliability Problem
Africa Does Not Have an Electricity Problem. It Has a Reliability Problem
16th September 2026

The sector’s scoreboard counts connections. By that count, 53% of Sub-Saharan Africa has access to electricity, and more than 560 million people still live without it. Both numbers are true, and... 


Tin ore
BMI raises tin price forecast amid steady demand for semiconductors
14th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has revised its yearly average tin price forecast for this year to $51 000/t, from $49 000/t previously, as prices remain high since the start of the surge in AI... 


MTN and UAE investor put pedal to the metal on African data centres
11th September 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

MTN Digital Infrastructure has entered into a strategic partnership with a United Arab Emirates-based data centre investment platform founded by Tarek Al Ashram, an experienced data centre... 


Ivanhoe founder Robert Friedland
Ivanhoe talking to big tech as congo copper project expands
8th September 2026 By: Bloomberg

Mining tycoon Robert Friedland said he’s fielding “unconventional interest,” including from US Big Tech, in Ivanhoe Mines’ fast-expanding copper exploration project in the Democratic Republic of... 


Trafo Power Solutions dry-type transformers deliver safe, reliable power across mining, industrial, commercial and infrastructure applications
Trafo Power Solutions Highlights The Growing Demand For Dry-type Transformers
8th September 2026

As industries continue to prioritise safety, environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and operational reliability, dry-type transformers are increasingly replacing traditional oil-filled... 


A shale gas project in Australia
Australia's shale players say they've learnt from mistakes made in the LNG boom
4th September 2026 By: Reuters

Developers of shale gas in Australia's Northern Territory say they plan to replicate the liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom in the State of Queensland, but without the duplication of infrastructure... 


Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centres
Vertiv Announces Agreement to Acquire UtilityInnovation Group to Accelerate Time to Power for AI Data Centres
3rd September 2026

Vertiv Holdings Co. (NYSE: VRT) (“Vertiv”), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, Vertiv Corporation, has entered into an agreement and... 


Australia's Beetaloo Basin
Australia's new shale basin Beetaloo sends first gas to market
1st September 2026 By: Reuters

Developers of Australia's Beetaloo basin sent the first gas from the project north to Darwin on Tuesday in what they hope will demonstrate steady flows that can underpin wider commercialisation of... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
As sales to industrial customers slump by 22.5%, Eskom targets new sources of demand
31st August 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom reports that it is aiming to stabilise yearly sales at the 178 TWh level reported in its 2026 financial year, which represented another 6.1% year-on-year fall. The State-owned utility has... 


Data Centre Summit connects Africa’s digital growth with the power systems needed to sustain it
31st August 2026

The Data Centre Summit returns for its second edition on 29 October 2026, co-located with the C&I Energy + Storage Summit at The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. Following its debut alongside Enlit... 


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Reference design to accelerate AI factory deployment
28th August 2026

Global energy technology company Schneider Electric and computing solutions company AMD has announced a jointly developed and validated reference design for the AMD Helios rackscale solution that... 


Data centres key to South Africa’s economic growth – Equinix
Data centres key to South Africa’s economic growth – Equinix
28th August 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As the role of digital infrastructure becomes increasingly important in supporting South Africa’s economic growth, data centres have become critical in shaping this landscape, serving customers in... 


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