Hotel group COO talks about his company’s African expansion plans Published by Kate Douglas on 15 March 2013 “Urbanisation plus growing consumption plus internet and new technologies boom, help us to have great hopes.”
Dubai-style property developments arrive in Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 March 2013 Nairobi’s skyline is changing, propelled by multinationals setting up regional offices and a growing demand for high-end housing.
Business travel driving the growth of Nigeria’s hotel industry Published by Sinah Gasela on 7 February 2013 “As Africa’s economic development hubs continue to grow, so does the movement of business and leisure travel within the continent.”
Meet the Boss: James Hoddell, CEO, Mentor Management (Kenya) Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 January 2013 “Finding the right staff is my biggest challenge. That will continue to be the biggest limitation to our business.”
What you should know about Kenya’s property market in 2013 Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 17 January 2013 Farhana Hassanali–Hashmani, of HassConsult, tells Dinfin Mulupi about Kenya’s minuscule mortgage market, Nairobi’s high prices and whether there is a bubble.
Retail and office space – growth areas for Kenya’s property industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to James Hoddell, CEO of Mentor Management, about the opportunities and challenges in Kenya’s property market.
Thika Greens: Selling the concept of golf estate living to Kenyans Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 January 2013 The Thika Greens project is transforming 1,706 acre farmland into Kenya’s first golf estate that will have 4,000 housing units.
Starwood CEO explains why he wants to build more hotels in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 28 November 2012 “We like to say that we will enter markets before it is even obvious that we should be there because by the time it is obvious, we want to be up and running.”
Why shortcuts won’t take you far in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 October 2012 International property investors and developers who think it is easier to build in Africa because of less regulation and lower standards, should think again.
Are ‘new cities’ the future of Africa’s urban development Published by Faustin Moukala on 10 October 2012 Africa is urbanising fast. Today, to deal with its exponential urban growth, building new cities appears to be the new trend.
Navigating Africa’s diverse business cultures Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 October 2012 Even local African business people need to be aware of the various cultures and attitudes within their own regions.
Engineering design firm wants to ‘bring Dubai to Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 September 2012 A leading UAE-based architectural and engineering design consultancy talks about setting up shop in Africa to explore new opportunities on the continent.
Hotel developments in Africa – more business, less play Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 September 2012 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 Published by Claude Harding on 28 August 2012 Foreign investors are driving demand for office space in Ghana’s capital Accra, according to property group Broll.