Raxio Group: Raxio Data Centres opens new facility in Mozambique

May 28, 2024 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji

Pan-African operator Raxio Data Centres this week announced the opening of a facility in Maputo, Mozambique; Raxio Mozambique (Raxio MZ1), offering 3MW across 2,000 sqm, with capacity for up to 400 racks.

“We are proud to be opening Mozambique’s first Tier III, hyper-scale ready data center and are excited to be a critical cornerstone in supporting the growth of the country’s evolving digital economy, helping to accelerate the adoption for digital tools and services across industries,” said Robert Mullins, CEO of Raxio Group. “The flagship Raxio MZ1 facility is a hub of connectivity and digital exchange, with eight of the country’s top telecom operators and connectivity providers already signed up. Delivering this exceptional facility is testament of our capabilities and of our commitment to provide our customers in Mozambique with the world-class infrastructure their businesses require.”

“With this launch, Mozambique is finally set to benefit from having its own world-class data center facility and Raxio’s dedicated operational experience to support the country’s continued development in this digital age,” added Emidio Amadebai, Raxio’s general manager in Mozambique. “Mozambique’s location positions Raxio MZ1 ideally to accommodate the needs of both local customers and those in the wider Southern African region.”