Africa Data Centres Johannesburg
Operated by Africa Data Centres
Capacity
126.3MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.90
PoorGreen Score
8/ 100
Certifications
4
Nearest IXP
NAPAfrica Johannesburg
2 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | Africa Data Centres Johannesburg |
| Operator | Africa Data Centres |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 126.3 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.90Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates | -26.1959, 28.0321 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 750 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSISO 14001 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
2
IXPs within 50 km
2
IXPs within 100 km
2
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 2 km | 500 |
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 3 km | 250 |
| Angola IXP Luanda | Luanda | 2479 km | 20 |
| KINIX Kinshasa | Kinshasa | 2774 km | 30 |
| KIXP Nairobi | Nairobi | 2923 km | 100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Inefficient by modern standards
21.8% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
8.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇿🇦 ZA)
Est. Annual CO2
1576.6ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇿🇦 South Africa)
Africa Data Centres Portfolio
Africa Data Centres
10 facilities across 3 countries
Total Facilities
10
Countries
3
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other Africa Data Centres Facilities
Local Market Context
13
Facilities in Johannesburg
27
Facilities in South Africa
3
Operators in Johannesburg
#1
City rank in South Africa
Johannesburg ranks #1 in South Africa by facility count, with 13 data centers operated by 3 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Johannesburg
Johannesburg has 13 facilities from 3 operators.
Teraco
MTNNearby Facilities from Other Operators
MTN Johannesburg 4
VerifiedMTN·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
4.6 MW
Tier 4
1.69
MTN Johannesburg 3
VerifiedMTN·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
140.7 MW
Tier 3
1.88
Teraco·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
12 MW
Tier 3
1.45
Teraco·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
88.7 MW
Tier 3
1.58
Teraco Johannesburg 4
VerifiedTeraco·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
118.6 MW
Tier 3
1.77
Teraco Johannesburg 2
VerifiedTeraco·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
10.9 MW
Tier 2
1.71
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Africa Data Centres Johannesburg?
Africa Data Centres Johannesburg is a colocation data center operated by Africa Data Centres in Johannesburg, South Africa, with 126.3 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does Africa Data Centres Johannesburg have?
Africa Data Centres Johannesburg holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, ISO 14001.
How efficient is Africa Data Centres Johannesburg?
Africa Data Centres Johannesburg has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.90, which is rated as "poor". This is 21.8% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to Africa Data Centres Johannesburg?
The nearest IXP is NAPAfrica Johannesburg in Johannesburg, located 2 km away with 500 connected participants.