Civil rights groups call to halt South Africa’s data center boom over water and power use
Reported by Fortune · fortune.com · September 4, 2026
The Equinix facility would require an estimated 160 megawatts of electricity, adding to scrutiny of South Africa’s expanding digital infrastructure
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