Sovereign AI Cloud Launches in South Africa Through Touchnet–Zadara Partnership
This strategic deployment is designed to provide local businesses with secure, high-performance access to GPU-powered cloud solutions tailored for AI workloads.
In a major boost to South Africa’s digital and AI capabilities, Touchnet, in collaboration with global cloud provider Zadara , has officially launched a sovereign AI cloud infrastructure at Digital Parks Africa ’s Samrand data centre. This strategic deployment is designed to provide local businesses with secure, high-performance access to GPU-powered cloud solutions tailored for AI workloads.
The new infrastructure enables South African enterprises to run advanced AI applications locally while maintaining full sovereignty over their data—a key concern for industries governed by strict compliance and data protection regulations. By hosting the solution at the Samrand facility, the partnership ensures low-latency access to compute power, enabling real-time processing for use cases such as machine learning, big data analytics, and generative AI.
This development not only reduces reliance on offshore cloud platforms but also supports local innovation by offering scalable, cost-effective access to powerful AI infrastructure. It positions South Africa as a competitive player in the global AI economy while aligning with national goals of digital sovereignty and enterprise data control.
Digital Parks Africa’s Samrand data centre, known for its robust security and energy efficiency, provides the ideal environment for hosting sovereign cloud services. The partnership between Touchnet and Zadara is expected to drive adoption across key sectors, including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and education.
By enabling businesses to innovate confidently with cutting-edge AI capabilities, this initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening South Africa’s digital infrastructure and ecosystem.
