The acquisition strengthens WIOCC Group’s position as a multi-regional digital infrastructure provider, expanding its footprint in South Africa
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 27, 2026 – Verdant IMAP (www.Verdant-Cap.com) announced that it has advised on the acquisition of a portfolio of South African data centre assets from NTT DATA by Open Access Data Centres (OADC), a subsidiary of WIOCC Group.
NTT operates global technology and digital infrastructure platforms, and the assets form part of its South African data centre operations.
The transaction comprises seven data centre facilities strategically located in key centres across South Africa, forming an important platform within the country’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. The assets support enterprise, wholesale and cloud connectivity requirements and represent critical infrastructure underpinning South Africa’s growing digital economy.
The acquisition strengthens WIOCC Group’s position as a multi-regional digital infrastructure provider, expanding its footprint in South Africa while complementing its broader pan-African and international network and connectivity assets. The transaction enhances the group’s ability to serve hyperscalers, content delivery networks, network operators, internet service providers and enterprise clients with scalable, resilient and carrier-neutral data centre capacity across multiple markets.
The transaction reflects continued investment momentum in African digital infrastructure, supported by sustained growth in data consumption, cloud adoption and increasing demand for neutral, carrier-dense data centre facilities in strategically located markets.
The acquisition has received approval from the Competition Commission of South Africa.
Verdant IMAP acted as financial adviser to OADC. The transaction involved navigating a complex and highly negotiated process, including the resolution of commercial, legal and structural considerations. Extensive coordination across financial, commercial, legal and operational workstreams was required over a prolonged negotiation period, reflecting the complexity typically associated with large-scale digital infrastructure transactions.
Verdant IMAP operates as part of the global IMAP platform, an international investment banking network with a presence across major markets worldwide. IMAP provides access to global sector expertise, international best practice and cross-border perspective that supports Verdant IMAP’s advisory capabilities across complex transactions in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, fintech and technology-enabled sectors.
The transaction builds on Verdant IMAP’s growing digital infrastructure advisory franchise and represents its fourth completed transaction for WIOCC Group. The firm continues to advise on data centres, fibre networks, telecoms and technology-enabled infrastructure assets across Africa, supporting both strategic and financial clients throughout the investment lifecycle.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Verdant Capital.
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About OADC:
Open Access Data Centres (OADC) is a carrier-neutral data centre platform and a subsidiary of the WIOCC Group. OADC develops and operates strategically located data centre infrastructure designed to support hyperscalers, network operators and enterprise clients across Africa and beyond. The platform focuses on scalable, resilient facilities that integrate with WIOCC’s terrestrial and subsea connectivity infrastructure. https://OpenAccessDC.net
About Verdant IMAP:
Verdant IMAP is a pan-African investment bank specialising in mergers and acquisitions and private capital markets. Combining international investment banking experience with deep local market expertise, Verdant IMAP supports clients in accessing global capital and strategic partnerships to drive growth and transformation across the continent. Verdant IMAP is the IMAP partner firm for its region. IMAP is a global M&A partnership with more than 600 professionals across 51 countries and is consistently ranked among the top five advisors worldwide for mid-market transactions. www.Verdant-Cap.com
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