Liberia unveils national roadmap to drive digital transformation by 2029
09 February 2026
Liberia has officially launched a strategic roadmap aimed at guiding its digital transformation journey through 2029, with the goal of creating a more inclusive, secure, and innovative digital ecosystem for all Liberians.
The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to harnessing digital technologies to foster economic growth, improve public services, and bridge the digital divide.
Find out more Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference: Showcasing the future of Africa’s digital infrastructure
05 February 2026
Pan African DataCentres Exhibition & Conference 2026 returns on 23–24 June 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, bringing together the organisations, technologies, and people shaping the future of Africa’s datacentres & digital infrastructure. As the continent’s leading event dedicated to data centres and critical environments, Pan African DataCentres delivers a unique, face-to-face platform where operators, investors, engineers, consultants, and technology providers come together, to network, share experiences and source solutions.
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Competition Tribunal approves STANLIB’s acquisition of Cassava Africa Data Centres stake
05 February 2026
The South African Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the merger in which STANLIB Infrastructure Fund II will acquire a substantial stake in Cassava Africa Data Centres (ADC). Following the transaction, STANLIB will exercise joint control over Cassava ADC, with the potential to gain sole control in the future.
The approval comes shortly after the Competition Commission recommended the merger proceed without conditions, citing minimal concerns about competition. The Commission stated that the proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially lessen or prevent competition in any relevant markets and does not raise significant public interest issues.
Find out more Xneelo announces construction of new data centre in Gauteng
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04 February 2026
Xneelo has commenced construction on a second data centre at its Samrand campus in Gauteng, signaling a significant expansion of its infrastructure footprint amid rising demand for hosting and cloud services across South Africa.
The new facility will replicate the design of Xneelo’s existing Samrand data centre, incorporating advancements aimed at boosting efficiency to support next-generation cloud solutions, colocation, and self-managed server offerings. Positioned strategically between Johannesburg and Pretoria, the site was chosen for its reliable power infrastructure, enabling the company to deliver consistent, large-scale performance.
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