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African data centre market set to reach USD 5 bln by 2026

Tuesday 18 May 2021 | 10:57 CET | News
The African data centre market by investment was valued at USD 2 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 5 billion by 2026, growing at a compounded annual growth rate of 15 percent from 2021-2026, according to a report by Research and Markets. Factors influencing growth include renewable power availability, smart city initiatives and increased support for the digital economy.

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