How resource extraction is developing Africa’s hospitality industry Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2014 Foreign interest in oil and gas discoveries in eastern Africa means more business for hotels in those regions.
The evolving East African housing dream: The case of Kenya Published by Okomboli Ongonga on 28 February 2014 Phatisa shares the dream of a Kenya with better, more affordable housing for all.
‘What makes me hopeful for Africa’ Published by Martin Tronquit on 5 February 2014 Martin Tronquit shares a story about how a Kenyan taxi driver is getting into property development.
Developers and homeowners revitalise Johannesburg’s inner city Published by Peter Cox on 3 February 2014 “Living in the city was a means to connect with people in an everyday, ordinary way,” says developer Dirk Bahmann.
Food for thought as African private equity stimulates economic development Published by Valentine Chitalu on 28 January 2014 Phatisa focuses investments on African agriculture and housing sectors.
South African retailers have much to gain in Nigeria, says Broll Published by Staff Writer on 13 January 2014 Despite Woolworths’s failure, there are big opportunities for South African retailers in Nigeria.
What does the failure of Woolworths say about Nigeria? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 January 2014 Woolworths may not have succeeded in Nigeria, but many other South African retailers are doing well.
Our top five Meet the Boss interviews of 2013 Published by Staff Writer on 23 December 2013 We highlight our most prominent interviews with business bosses.
Unlocking Africa’s housing market potential Published by Promotional Feature on 12 December 2013 The Pan African Housing Fund looks to address the housing shortage in East Africa.
Women entrepreneurs find success in Kenya’s property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 9 December 2013 Alice Kariuki and her team are building fully serviced apartments in Nairobi.
Malawi-based entrepreneur has big plans for property listing site Pakwathu Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 December 2013 At the age of 21, Gonjetso Chinyama is the founder of Pakwathu, a website that allows users to search for properties in Malawi.
Kenyan hotel group sets its sights on domestic tourists Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 November 2013 The Kenyan middle class “have time to play golf, go for spa weekends and spend time with family”.
‘Regional expansion is only logical,’ says Britam Group CEO Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 November 2013 CEO Benson Wairegi highlights an effective team as integral to the success of his company.
A toast to South Africa’s growing black middle class Published by Benjamin Duerr on 20 November 2013 The rise of the black middle class has knock-on effects for consumer-driven and property industries.
