Google Cloud has officially opened its first African cloud region in Johannesburg, a monumental step in its ambitious $1 billion investment plan aimed at transforming Africa's digital landscape.

The Johannesburg region is a key component of Google’s broader infrastructure investments in Africa. In May 2024, Google announced the Umoja fibre optic cable route connecting Kenya to Australia ...

Google officially celebrated the opening of its first African cloud region at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Picture: The Citizen/Faizel Patel. Google said it is ...

Johannesburg MMC for transport Kenny Kunene and Johannesburg Roads Agency recently launched significant infrastructure projects in region E.

Google has launched a “cloud region” in Joburg as it chases its US rivals in building data centre infrastructure in South Africa.

Google South Africa has launched its first-ever Google Cloud region on the African continent, investing R2.5 billion in Johannesburg. The announcement was made on 16 March. The Johannesburg cloud ...

Our first stop: Johannesburg. Once a gold mining city, it’s now known for its vibrant art scene. Image: DW We’ll visit the creative district of Maboneng and the renowned Wits Art Museum with a ...