News Bulletin of 22 June 2025, 12pm

Johannesburg has solidified its position as Africa’s top data centre market, ranking in the global top 10 emerging markets in Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 report.
Strong demand, reliable power, and strategic planning support its growth. Nairobi and Lagos are also rising contenders, offering sustainability and affordability, though challenges remain.
South Africa leads in colocation capacity, particularly in Johannesburg, while Cape Town shows future potential. Power availability is key to site selection, driving investor interest across Africa’s evolving digital infrastructure landscape.

Airports Company South Africa is undergoing a massive infrastructure maintenance and capital expansion programme across its airports.programme prioritises high-impact infrastructure, such as sewerage systems, ablution facilities, and fire escapes.
The project, which started in December 2024, should be completed by December 2025, and hopes to improve passenger comfort and hygiene standards.

South African Airways has been ranked among the top 100 airlines in the world, continuing its upward trajectory in the Skytrax Airline Awards. The ranking is based on the world’s largest, annual airline passenger satisfaction survey, which is not restricted to a pre-selected choice of airline.
SAA ranked 67th on the list, an improvement from 69th position in 2024.Over 325 airlines were included in the 2025 survey. The airline says it has continued to consolidate, fine-tune routes, improve customer service, and modernise its fleet.