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Perspective
12 August 2024

Africa data centres: dynamics of demand

Reporter at Uxolo
In:
IT and telecoms
Region:
Middle East & Africa
Africa accounts for 17% of the global population, but holds less than 1% of the world's data centre capacity. For developers, navigating the grids, energy sources, and, most crucially, the shortage of demand is a challenge, limiting expansion to only five countries. Fortunately, DFIs, governments, and the hyperscalers are already playing complementary roles to open new doors.

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