Cassava Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with STANLIB Infrastructure Investments to significantly expand the footprint of its subsidiary, Africa Data Centres, in South Africa. This investment will support the development of AI-ready data centres at Africa Data Centres’ campuses in Johannesburg and Cape Town, positioning the company to meet rapidly growing demand for digital infrastructure across the region. By aligning their strengths, both organisations are poised to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation and strengthen the continent’s data centre ecosystem.
Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO of Cassava Technologies, emphasised that the partnership with STANLIB not only validates the foundation established by Africa Data Centres but also provides the scale necessary to serve major hyperscalers and large enterprises. As demand for secure, high-capacity connectivity and cloud services continues to surge, the expanded infrastructure will enable Africa Data Centres to respond with the speed, scale, and resilience required in a data-driven world.
From STANLIB Infrastructure Investments’ perspective, Co-Head Andy Louw highlighted the importance of data centres as critical infrastructure for modern economies. Their investment in Africa Data Centres aligns with South Africa’s broader economic growth agenda while offering institutional investors exposure to a differentiated asset class. The partnership reflects STANLIB’s commitment to deploying capital that supports growth and enhances the country’s digital backbone.
Africa Data Centres currently operates seven state-of-the-art facilities across the continent and serves over 400 enterprise and hyperscale customers. With the support of STANLIB, the company’s South African operations are set to scale at an accelerated pace, reinforcing its leadership position in African digital infrastructure and broadening its ability to meet the evolving needs of customers in hyperscale computing, cloud, and AI.
As Africa becomes an increasingly important node in the global data centre network, this partnership signals a strategic milestone in the continent’s digital evolution. By combining Cassava Technologies’ infrastructure vision with STANLIB’s investment capacity, the collaboration is set to redefine the scope and ambition of digital infrastructure growth in Africa, creating new opportunities for enterprise innovation, talent development, and sustainable economic growth.
