Africa Data Centres, part of Cassava Technologies, has become the first carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in South Africa to earn a level one B-BBEE certification, the highest ranking under the country’s B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
By Africa Data Centres – IT Web
According to Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies South Africa and Botswana, this milestone reflects the company’s core values and its commitment to a more inclusive digital future. The level one status offers clients and partners enhanced benefits such as maximum B-BBEE points, 135% procurement recognition, improved competitiveness, and potential tax advantages.
This certification, awarded by Empowerdex, underscores the company’s dedication to transformation, inclusive growth, and sustainable impact across South Africa’s digital and economic landscape. Its enterprise and supplier development, skills development programmes, and empowering hiring practices are contributing to job creation and upliftment across underserved communities.
As operator of the continent’s largest interconnected, vendor- and cloud-neutral data centre platform, Africa Data Centres now holds a strengthened position as a preferred partner for public and private entities seeking collaboration with empowered, socially responsible businesses.
