South African activists push back on data centre rush

South African activists push back on data centre rush Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists. READ MORE : http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/south-african-activists-push-back-on-data-centre-rush Subscribe on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/africanews?sub_confirmation=1 and receive all the latest news from the continent. Africanews is available in Eng