Tatu City – a new urban solution for Kenya Published by Femi Adewunmi on 10 June 2011 One of Africa’s most ambitious property developments, Nairobi’s Tatu City, is expected to break ground in the second half of 2011.
Africa’s megacities and the opportunities they offer Published by Dianna Rienstra on 20 May 2011 By 2030, the 18 largest cities on the African continent will have a combined spending power of US$ 1.3 trillion. How can the needs of a growing urban community create opportunities for investment and growth?
New Radisson hotel set to open in Lagos Published by Claude Harding on 26 April 2011 A new 125 room hotel in Lagos’ busy port precinct of Apapa is set to open its doors in the first quarter of 2013.
New “first of its kind” property development coming to Lusaka Published by Claude Harding on 17 April 2011 A new multi-million-dollar mixed-use residential and commercial development, called Roma Park, on Friday officially launched in Lusaka, Zambia.
Nigeria in the midst of a retail revolution Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 April 2011 A new shopping centre, the Ikeja City Mall, is currently under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. We interviewed Michael Chu’di Ejekam about the business of developing shopping malls in Africa’s most populous nation.
Lagos light rail project to impact property prices Published by Claude Harding on 14 March 2011 A new light rail mass transit system in Lagos is set to have an impact on property prices in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Nigeria’s real estate sector – what to expect in 2011 Published by Alitheia Capital on 3 February 2011 Is the storm over? Alitheia Capital gives a review of Nigeria’s real estate sector in 2010 and tells us what to expect in 2011.
UK expat spots gap for serviced office space in Kenya Published by Regina Ekiru on 22 January 2011 Alexander Andrewes was among the first entrepreneurs to introduce the concept of virtual and serviced offices in the Kenyan market.
Hotel operator pursuing opportunities in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2011 “We look at Nigeria as almost a continent within a continent.”
International hotel operators getting serious about Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 December 2010 “All the big brands are now focused on Africa,” says Andrew McLachlan, Rezidor’s vice president of business development for Africa.
Interview: Servicing Malawi’s property industry Published by Nermin Musovic on 10 December 2010 “Malawi has a need for coordinated developments that take care of what the population needs.” How we made it in Africa interviews Anton Bieber, CEO of Broll Malawi
Construction work starts on modern shopping mall in Kano Published by Claude Harding on 28 November 2010 Construction work on the new Ado Bayero modern shopping mall in the northern Nigerian city of Kano officially started last week.
How effective are Lagos’ model city plans? Published by Alitheia Capital on 15 November 2010 Using the Ikoyi-Victoria Island Model City Plan (MCP) as a case study, we look at the effectiveness of Lagos State’s MCPs. The article highlights some of the key factors affecting its successful implementation and proffers ideas to achieve better and more effective monitoring and control processes.
Property: Why the town of Takoradi is Africa’s next big opportunity Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Takoradi, a small coastal town on Ghana’s west coast, is emerging as one of the new hotspots for African property developers.