Raxio launches Mozambique data center in $290m Africa push

BREAKING NEWSMay 28, 2024 at 1:58 PM UTC

TLDR

Raxio Group invests $290 million in Africa's digital infrastructure market with the opening of first data center facility in Mozambique.
The new facility in Beluluane Industrial Park is Mozambique's first Tier III Uptime-certified data center.
Raxio's CEO plans a portfolio of 10 data center facilities, with debt and equity funding supporting current expansion efforts.

Raxio Group, a data center company, is opening its first facility in Mozambique as part of its $290 million investment strategy in Africa's rapidly growing and attractive digital infrastructure market.

The facility, located in Beluluane Industrial Park (MozParks) near the capital, is Mozambique’s first Tier III Uptime-certified data center. Raxio, backed by Meridiam Infrastructure Partners SAS and Roha Group, broke ground on the project in September 2022.

Chief Executive Officer Robert Mullins stated that their business plan includes a portfolio of 10 data center facilities, with current debt and equity funding covering this expansion. This year, Raxio is opening five new facilities across various African markets.

Points clés à retenir

The facility, Raxio MZ1, will support the country's growing digital economy and advance the government's digital transformation agenda. It enables customers to cross-connect with local and international carriers and other customers in specially designed meet-me rooms, attracting regional and international service and content providers. This is expected to improve the internet experience in Mozambique and the surrounding region. In addition, over 80% of Raxio MZ1’s electricity comes from renewable sources, combining hydro-generated grid power with local solar supply, aligning with sustainable energy practices.

Raxio MZ1

Raxio Group

Data Center

Digital Infrastructure

Meridiam

Roha Group

Robert Mullins

Cloud Computing

Foreign Direct Investment