The Biggest Threat to Africa’s Data Centre Race Is the Grid

THISDAYLIVE | 24-08-2026 07:43pm |

An analysis of Africa's data centre race reveals that the biggest threat is the unreliable electricity grid, not competition between countries. While South Africa leads with 56 data centres and about 70% of the continent's capacity, Nigeria and Kenya are also investing. The real challenge is ensuring consistent power supply to keep data centres operational.

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