KINSHASA, DR Congo, 22nd August, 2024 (WAM) -- A state-of-the-art data centre was inaugurated in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday. The country’s largest data centre established by Raxio Group, with Tier III accreditation by international industry body, the Uptime Institute, it is expected to reinforce the DRC's burgeoning role in Africa's digital transformation, the Associated Press reported.
Known as Raxio DRC1, the cutting-edge facility is backed by a $30 million investment, and represents a pivotal milestone in the nation’s strategy to drive digital inclusion, foster private sector growth, and transform public services through digitalisation.
Located in Limete on the southeast of Kinshasa, the two-storey Raxio Data Centre spans 1,542 square metres. Its modern design can house up to 400 racks and can reliably deliver 1.5MW of IT power to customer equipment.
The project was completed in record time since breaking ground on construction in early 2023.
“The inauguration of our Kinshasa data centre marks a significant achievement for Raxio and a pivotal moment for the DRC's digital landscape,” said Robert Mullins, CEO of Raxio Group. “DRC is one of Africa’s largest and fastest-growing markets with an existing latent demand for digital products and services that is forecast to soar in the coming years. With this facility, we are providing the critical infrastructure essential to supporting the digital economy and enhancing connectivity."
The date centre aligns with the government's plan to make expansive digitalisation a catalyst for economic growth, competitiveness and social inclusion, while enabling a range of public and private sector cloud-based digital services.