Xneelo announces construction of new data centre in Gauteng

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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Regional leaders inaugurate Tier III data centre in Mali

03 February 2026

During the third edition of Digital Week in Mali, Minister of Communication, Digital Economy, and Administration Modernization, Mr. Alhamdou Ag Ilyène, officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art Tier III Data Center on January 31, 2026.

The event was attended by digital ministers from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), including Mrs. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane of Burkina Faso and Mr. Adji Ali Salatou of Niger, underscoring the regional importance of this strategic infrastructure.

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Gallagher Security to bring Command the Future to KwaZulu-Natal

02 February 2026

Gallagher Security is set to boost the African security market with its upcoming Command the Future KwaZulu-Natal showcase, an immersive event with a focus on fostering education, sharing industry insights, and driving collaboration across the African security sector.

To be held the Premier Hotel Umhlanga on Thursday 19 February, Morne Grobler, Gallagher Security General Manager – Africa, says this full-day experience will give customers, consultants, and Channel Partners the opportunity to see Gallagher’s scalable solutions and new technology in action.

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Kenya strengthens ICT collaboration with new intergovernmental resolutions

01 February 2026

Kenya is making a significant stride toward integrated digital development, as the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, H.E. William Kabogo Gitau, alongside Governor Wisley Rotich, Chair of the ICT and Knowledge Management Committee at the Council of Governors (COG), signed a series of resolutions with county governments following the ICT Intergovernmental Sector Forum. This move marks a major step in fostering closer coordination between national and county governments in the ICT sector.

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