Mar 08, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Microsoft has committed to investing ZAR 5.4 billion ($298.6m) in cloud and AI infrastructure in South Africa by 2027. Microsoft has already invested ZAR 20.4 billion in infrastructure in South Africa over the past three years to establish data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said: “Beyond blazing a trail in the local technology space, the longstanding presence of Microsoft in South Africa is a vote of confidence in our country and in our economy. The strategic investment announcements made by Microsoft today stand as further testimony to this enduring confidence. They signal to the business and investor community that South Africa’s economy continues to hold immense potential and that it is a favorable place to do business where their investments are secure.”
“For more than 30 years, Microsoft has been a committed partner to South Africa,” added Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft. “This latest investment is part of our broader focus in helping South Africans build a future where technology drives prosperity and young workers have the skills they need to thrive.”
