OPINION | Data centre gold rush in SA, but where are the incentives?

Author: Dirk Wessels, Heather Irvine, Julia Power and Olivia DeckersPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: South Africa
Business & Economy
OPINION | Data centre gold rush in SA, but where are the incentives?

South Africa is experiencing a data centre gold rush, but the necessary incentives to support this growth are lacking. The authors emphasize that despite the increasing demand for digital services, the country needs to develop policies and infrastructure to attract investments. They call for reflection on the measures needed to ensure that this opportunity is not missed.

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