Challenges and Concerns: South African Civil Rights Groups Call for a Halt in Data Center Development
South African civil rights organizations are urging a pause in the development of new data centers in the country until the impact on limited resources such as water, land, and electricity is thoroughly examined. The country has been positioning itself as a key data hub in Africa, attracting major U.S. tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Equinix to establish digital infrastructure within its borders. Concerns have been raised by civil society groups regarding the transparency of these projects.