Archive for the ‘Property’ category
Hotel developments in Africa – more business, less play
Why the development and operation of business hotels is a better opportunity in Africa compared to leisure resorts.
Influx of foreign investors pushes demand for office space in Accra
Foreign investors are driving demand for office space in Ghana’s capital Accra, according to property group Broll.
Nigeria moving forward, but still a difficult business environment
Nigeria is definitely moving forward, although it remains a challenging country in which to do business, says Derrick Roper, CEO of Novare Equity Partners.
Why Actis is investing in Kenyan office space
How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi chats with Koome Gikunda, investment principal at Actis, about the firm’s investments in Kenya.
Five ways to profit from property in Mauritius
Sandee Teeroovengadum, operations and business development manager at real estate agency Davyland Properties, looks at five areas that hold potential for property investors in Mauritius.
‘You can hit success at 30′: Kenya’s young, upcoming property developers
Kenya’s real estate sector is dominated by high-net-worth individuals and corporations, with very few youths investing the industry.
Pace of new property developments in Africa could pick up
How we made it in Africa talks to Kevin Teeroovengadum, a director for real estate at Actis, about the trends in the continent’s property industry.
Ghana – Africa’s new retail hotspot?
Ghana seems to be on track to becoming Africa’s next hotspot for retailers, according to new research by Euromonitor International.
The bulk of East Africa’s investment opportunities are in private equity, says Centum CEO
“The attraction of private equity is that there are very few companies that are listed in the region. This means that the bulk of companies and opportunities are actually in private equity.”
Seeing potential in Ghana’s oil boom town Takoradi
Despite Takoradi’s newfound importance, property developers and retailers have still not fully capitalised on the opportunities.
Thika highway – Kenya’s new property hot spot
London-based private equity firm Actis is planning to invest in a 130,000 m2 mixed use development in Kenya, which will host the largest retail mall in east Africa.
Five African ‘boom towns’ that should be on every investor’s radar
Across Africa there are towns experiencing rapid development, largely on the back of newfound resources such as minerals, crude oil and natural gas.
Africa’s tallest skyscraper set to be taller than Empire State Building
South Africa could soon be home to one of the world’s tallest buildings.
An idea for transforming Africa’s decaying urban centres
Jonathan Liebmann is the man behind Johannesburg’s Maboneng Precinct, a previously deteriorated neighbourhood that has now been upgraded into a vibrant community.
Africa’s real estate and construction opportunities cannot be ignored
Strategy to grow to the “rest of Africa” is not only being implemented by fast-moving consumer goods companies.
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Six things business people should know about Ghana
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Kenya’s peaceful election should boost business confidence
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Tenacity required to succeed in the Nigerian market
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DHL Express triples its network in sub-Saharan Africa
at February 25th, 2013
