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.

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.