US Data Center Operator Equinix Plans $390 Million Africa Build
- Equinix plans to invest in South Africa, western Africa
- California-based firm evaluating opportunities in East Africa
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Nasdaq-listed Equinix Inc. will invest $390 million in Africa over the next five years building data centers and expanding current operations in South Africa and the west of the continent.
The California-based data center operator is also pursuing opportunities in East Africa and will potentially spend more to build or acquire there, recently appointed managing director for South Africa, Sandile Dube, said in an interview.