This strategic move highlights the expansion of visas into the region's digital future, with a significant R1 billion investment planned for South Africa over the next three years.
Global Payments Giant Visa has officially launched its first data center in Africa, a major milestone in South Africa. This strategic move highlights the expansion of visas for the region's digital future, with a significant R1 billion investment planned for South Africa over the next three years.
“For Visa, this is more than infrastructure. It's an investment in people, possibilities, and partnerships. By enabling communities to fully participate in the digital economy, we help them build a more inclusive and connected future.”
– Lineshree Moodley, Country Head, South Africa, Visa.
She highlighted that the new data centre reflects Visa's deep belief in the growth and potential to lead digital innovation in the South African market.
The new facility is set to accelerate innovation, strengthen local capacity and promote long-term resilience within the digital economy. This investment is part of Visa's ongoing efforts to support Africa's rapidly expanding digital landscape, ensuring safer and seamless transactions across the continent.
Moodley has expanded his gratitude to Visa's internal team, as well as partners and clients in the public and private sector.
