Data centre operators reject concerns their rapid expansion worsens pressure on SA’s limited electricity and water resources, citing investments in resource-efficient technologies.
The company identifies South Africa and Nigeria as priority markets for the initial phase of its data centre strategy.
The Equinix Johannesburg data centre will scale to 24MW, as AI and other emerging technologies drive demand for infrastructure.
NTT Data Ditches Data Centres for Services | ITWeb Tech Headlines 27 Jul – 1 Aug 2026
These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. NTT Data South Africa has sold seven data centres in a sale-and-leaseback deal with Open Access Data Centres, shifting its focus from owning infrastructure to delivering integrated managed services. Meanwhile, Standard Bank's business and commercial banking unit says data and AI are now its top priority, with CIO Fezile Dali revealing GenAI is helping staff anticipate client needs faster.
The IT services provider repositions for a new era of AI-driven infrastructure, moving from data centre ownership, to an asset-light model.
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On this episode of ITWeb TV, NTT Data South Africa’s managing executive Amantha Naidoo outlines the company’s asset-light strategy, artificial intelligence ambitions, and its plans to grow South African technology talent. #Datacentres #AI #Cloud #data centers
Artificial intelligence shifts hyperscale investment towards cities with abundant electricity, reshaping global data centre markets.
Fragmented markets, talent shortages and imported technology are slowing Africa's AI competitiveness, says a BCG report.
Many South African companies have no clear picture of where their data lives, which jurisdiction governs it or what happens if something goes wrong, says Richard Frost, head of technology solutions and consulting at Armata Cyber Security.
Installed capacity is expected to grow from 435MW to 829MW, but incorrect forecasting could result in power outages.
If the keys, telemetry, software dependencies and continuity levers lie outside SA's jurisdiction, local hosting buys comfort, not sovereignty.
South Africa is forecast to invest $71 billion in digital, transport and smart city systems by 2050, to converge them into intelligent, digitally-enabled infrastructure networks.
SA’s energy transition must combine digitalisation, decentralisation and decarbonisation, says deputy DG of energy projects.
As its Cape Town facility begins operations, Cassava plans to build a Johannesburg-based AI factory, as part of its broader strategy to expand factories across Africa.
Skills Shortage Drives IT Salaries Up as Government’s Digital Ambitions Face Infrastructure
In this week's tech news roundup, South Africa's tech and governance news this week highlighted sharply rising IT salaries due to a severe digital skills shortage, with high-demand roles like DevOps engineers (up to R62,000 monthly CTC), cybersecurity specialists, and data engineers in fierce demand.