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Why Africa must build data centres fast or lose its digital future

Electronics engineer fixing cables at a Data Centre. Photo @ Pexels
Electronics engineer fixing cables at a Data Centre. Photo @ Pexels
  • Africa holds under 1% of global data capacity
  • Demand could exceed supply by 300%

 

ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST – Africa’s data centre deficit is fast becoming its biggest digital opportunity, as governments and investors race to build infrastructure for a rapidly expanding online population.

Despite hosting 229 operational data centres with a combined capacity of 300MW, the continent still accounts for less than 1% of global data centre capacity, according to Africa Data Centres.

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