OADC acquires seven NTT data centres

Open Access Data Centres (OADC), recognised as Africa’s fastest expanding data centre operator, has confirmed the completion of its strategic acquisition of seven NTT facilities in South Africa.

The transaction was finalised on 31 December 2025 after receiving clearance from the Competition Commission. Through this deal, OADC adds seven new sites to its portfolio, lifting its total installed capacity to over 25 MW nationwide. The signing ceremony saw Joshua Smythwood, WIOCC Group Chief Mergers & Acquisitions Officer, observe as Martin Springer, Senior Director for Infrastructure Solutions at NTT DATA in South Africa, formalised the agreement.

Already operating across South Africa, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, OADC stands among the continent’s most prominent data centre providers. The integration of these facilities strengthens the company’s core-to-edge strategy, enabling it to better support accelerating demand for digital infrastructure across Southern Africa. The expansion further consolidates OADC’s position at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation journey.

Dr Ayotunde Coker, CEO of OADC, commented: “This acquisition represents a significant step forward in expanding our ability to deliver scalable, resilient colocation solutions where they are needed. It strengthens our market value proposition, positioning OADC as a critical partner in growing Africa’s digital economy. We can provide clients with a wider range of comprehensive resilience solutions, delivering geographically separated primary and disaster recovery data centre infrastructure for their businesses.”

The addition of the seven facilities reflects OADC’s long-term commitment to strengthening Africa’s digital backbone, stimulating economic development and enhancing societal progress, while reinforcing its role as a key enabler of connectivity and technological innovation across the continent.

Dr Coker added: “Looking ahead beyond the immediate expansion of our operational presence, OADC plans on enhancing all of its data centres as part of its continuous facility enhancement process, bringing the introduction of advanced operational measures to ensure peak efficiency and reliability.”