South Africa Data Centre Procurement Guide (2026)
South Africa runs 300-350MW of live data centre capacity with 120-200MW more in build. Here is how foreign equipment suppliers win the RFQs.
May 2026 11 min read
South Africa runs 300-350MW of live data centre capacity with 120-200MW more in build. Here is how foreign equipment suppliers win the RFQs.
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