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Coverage dated September 4, 2026

Civil rights groups urge a halt to South Africa data centers boom amid water and power fears

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African civil rights groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce water, land and electricity resources has been investigated. With South Africa positioning itself as Africa’s main data hub and U.S.

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    Civil rights groups urge a halt to South Africa data centers boom amid water and power fears (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African civil rights groups are calling for a halt to the construction of additional data centers in the country until the use of scarce water, land and electricity resources has been investigated. With South Africa positioning itself as Africa’s main data hub and U.S.

  2. Fortune

    Civil rights groups call to halt South Africa’s data center boom over water and power use (opens Fortune)

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    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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