Mapped (unverified)
MTN Newlands
Gauteng, South Africa
Source: OpenStreetMap
MTN Newlands is a mapped data center in Gauteng, South Africa, operated by MTN. DataCentersExposed has documented a 164,288 sq ft footprint at this site. It runs on South Africa's grid, which was 82% fossil-fuelled at 699 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
Real parent
MTN
Operator
MTN
Est. capacity
~30-70 MW
Footprint
164,288 sq ft
Grid carbon
699 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
18%
Region
Gauteng
Overview
source: linkMTN Newlands is a mapped data center in South Africa, operated by MTN. Available records describe it as an MTN data center, with a reported footprint of 164,288 square feet. No ultimate parent above MTN is identified in the facts on hand.
Operator chain
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatGrid carbon intensity
699 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
18%
Fossil electricity
82%
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: South Africa data centers.
In the news
source: Google News (local + English)- MTN and UAE data centre investor team up on digital infrastructure expansionSatellitePro ME· Aug 29, 2026
- How MTN and Africa Data Hub are Scaling AI InfrastructureData Centre Magazine· Aug 28, 2026
- MTN advances ‘integrated’ infra vision with data centre JVtelcotitans.com· Aug 28, 2026
- MTN Digital Infrastructure Partners with UAE Platform to Expand AI-Ready Data Centres in AfricaThe Fast Mode· Aug 27, 2026
- MTN partners with UAE investor Tarek Al Ashram to build AI data centers across AfricaMjengo Hub· Aug 27, 2026
- MTN Africa Data Hub: data centre JV for SA and Nigeriatech dot africa· Aug 27, 2026
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