In this interview with The Tech Capital, Ayotunde Coker, the CEO of Open Access Data Centres and Chairman of the Africa Data Centres Association, discusses the latest events in Africa's digital infrastructure arena, the investor take on the continent, and sustainability. Coker emphasizes the importance of digital infrastructure in Africa's economic growth and highlights the significant strides made in recent years. He notes that investors are increasingly recognizing the potential of Africa's tech sector and that the continent is experiencing a surge in tech investment. Sustainability is also a key focus for Coker, and he highlights how OADC is leading the way in sustainable data center construction and operation. OADC's roadmap for expansion includes new data centers in Accra, Ghana; Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire; Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg in South Africa; Kinshasa, DRC; Lagos and multiple cities in Nigeria; Mogadishu, Somalia; and Mombasa and Nairobi in Kenya. Coker also discusses the challenges facing the continent, including the need for greater collaboration between African nations and the importance of developing local talent. However, he remains optimistic about the future of Africa's tech sector and believes that the continent is poised for significant growth and development. ----------------------- Follow us on: Subscribe: https://thetechcapital.com/register/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetechcapital_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-tech-capital Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetechcapital_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Tech-Capital-101679965480510 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZ8yuPvtECZCwV2g9OkX1w #digitalinfrastructure #datacenter #thetechcapital #cloudadoption #cloudcomputing #datacentre #infrastructure #youleadwereport

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