MTN, Dubai tycoon strike deal to build $6bn AI data centre network across Africa

BusinessDay | 27-08-2026 06:46pm |

MTN Group, Africa's largest telecom operator, has announced a partnership with Dubai-based investor Tarek Al Ashram to develop a network of AI-ready data centres across Africa. The project, valued at $6 billion, will include a 150-megawatt facility as part of the initial phase. This initiative aims to bolster the continent's digital infrastructure and support the growing demand for artificial intelligence services.

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