Africa’s data centre industry grows amid challenges and opportunities
14 October 2025
Africa is experiencing a surge in interest from data centre investors, driven by the continent’s rapid digital transformation. However, despite this growing enthusiasm, the sector faces significant hurdles rooted in structural issues, according to a recent report by the Africa Data Centers Association (ADCA).
In early October, Raxio Group celebrated the opening of a $30 million data centre in Angola, marking a key milestone in its expansion efforts supported by $100 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This development underscores the increasing investment activity in Africa’s promising data infrastructure sector.
Find out more LINX launches new interconnection hub in Accra, Ghana
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10 October 2025
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that its new interconnection point in Accra, Ghana, is now operational, representing LINX’s first presence in West Africa.
This development signifies a major step in the organisation’s mission to improve interconnection, bolster digital infrastructure, and enhance the end-user internet experience across the continent.
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South Sudan to build 2,400km fibre cable to boost digital connectivity
09 October 2025
South Sudan is preparing to launch a major infrastructure project involving the construction of a 2,400km fibre cable that will run from the Indian Ocean port through Kenya and into the country.
This initiative aims to strengthen South Sudan’s digital infrastructure, improve internet reliability, and reduce dependence on costly satellite connections.
Find out more G20 comes to Johannesburg: Building Africa’s digital arteries
07 October 2025
The G20’s arrival in Africa isn’t just symbolic — it’s a once-in-a-generation chance to hardwire the continent into the global digital economy. With more than 600 million people still offline, leaders and industry players argue that universal connectivity must be treated as infrastructure, not luxury.
When the G20 gathers in Africa for the first time in November 2025, the symbolism will be powerful. But for African telecom leaders, symbolism is not enough. The continent faces the largest digital inclusion challenge of the 21st century: connecting more than 600 million people who remain offline, most of them in rural and low-income areas. Without decisive action, Africa risks deepening the digital divide just as the rest of the world moves into the 5G and 6G eras.
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