Vertiv partners with Nxtra by Airtel Africa to build Africa’s largest energy-efficient data centre network

16 October 2025

Vertiv has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Nxtra by Airtel Africa to support the development of one of the continent’s largest and most energy-efficient data centre networks.

The collaboration begins with the construction of a major 42MW data centre in Nigeria, set to be completed in four phases and fully operational by 2028. Vertiv will supply advanced thermal management systems, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units with batteries, along with comprehensive commissioning and maintenance services. Its local team in Nigeria will oversee the installation and provide five years of ongoing support to ensure high performance and minimal downtime.

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Dutch and US firms collaborate to develop solar-powered data centre campus in Botswana

01 October 2025

AAAS Energy, a Dutch solar development company, has teamed up with US cloud computing firm ChillMine to establish a cutting-edge, solar-powered data centre campus in Botswana.

The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a world-class facility tailored to support AI computing, global hyperscalers, and energy-intensive cloud operations.

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Galaxy Backbone urges Nigerian organisations to prioritise disaster recovery

19 August 2025

Nigeria’s federal digital infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone (GBB), has issued a compelling appeal to both public and private sector organisations to treat disaster recovery as a vital strategic component rather than an afterthought.

In an official statement, GBB underscored that as data assumes an increasingly central role in governance, commerce, and service provision, Nigerian institutions must recognise that disruptions are not a matter of if, but when.

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The African code of conduct: leading Africa towards sustainable data centre growth

14 August 2025

Mary kariuki, digital infrastructure consultant, africa data centres association

As digital transformation accelerates across the continent, Africa’s data centres are emerging as critical infrastructure hubs fuelling economic growth, innovation, and connectivity. However, this rapid expansion brings with it significant challenges — most notably the rising energy consumption and environmental impacts associated with data centre operations.

Recognising these issues, the African Data Centre Association (ADCA), in collaboration with regional stakeholders and under the auspices of Smart Africa, is pioneering an ambitious initiative: the development of a regionally tailored African Code of Conduct (CoC) for data centres.

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