South Africa’s data center ‘gold rush’ risks resource crunch
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-23 14:46 UTC+10:00
Section: ENVIRONMENT
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Africa, Energy, Commodities, Environment & Climate, Technology
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JOHANNESBURG – Rapid expansion of data centers has helped make South Africa the continent’s biggest digital hub, even as critics warn the industry’s appetite for electricity and water could worsen shortages affecting millions of people.
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