With a large youth population and growing network penetration, Africa has demonstrated its ability to innovate and technologically leapfrog mature markets. Multiple data centre clusters have emerged in recent years, including in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. This report, produced in partnership with the Africa Data Centres Association, focuses on avenues for growth in the region’s data centre ecosystem, as well as challenges that will need to be addressed to unlock the continent’s full digital potential. Finding investors with the patience and foresight to capitalise on long-term opportunities will therefore be paramount moving forwards.
The Data Centres in Africa Focus Report was produced in partnership with the Africa Data Centres Association and includes in-depth case studies and viewpoints from key industry players.
View our list of some of the main data centres in Africa.