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.
US firm signs $15.4 million funding deal for Zambia safari lodge Published by Claude Harding on 15 November 2010 Orlando-based Capital Corp Merchant Banking has announced it has signed a formal investment proposal with Zambia’s Playland Limited to create the Cresta Mukuni Safari Lodge Victoria Falls.
Zambia to build 12,000 houses through public-private partnership Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2010 The Zambian government has announced a programme to build a minimum of 12,000 housing units across the country.
Data centres hold potential for African property developers Published by Nermin Musovic on 9 November 2010 The construction of data centres is an area with great potential for African property developers, says Charles K. Robertson of South Africa-based Visual International.
South African property moves into an ecofriendly future Published by Nermin Musovic on 9 October 2010 The Nedbank Phase II project, undertaken by the sustainability team of WSP GREEN by DESIGN, comprises a new building in Sandton, which is governed by environmentally sustainable principles.
Protea Hotels to build 15 new hotels in Zambia Published by Staff Writer on 26 September 2010 Protea Hotels Zambia is to construct 15 new hotels in Zambia, according to a report in the Times of Zambia.
The changing face of retail in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Nigeria’s retail sector is undergoing change with international supermarket brands entering the country, new malls being constructed and the transformation of informal markets into more modern facilities.
Spanish hotel chain to boost presence in Morocco Published by Staff Writer on 12 September 2010 Spanish hotel chain, RIU Hotels & Resorts, will strengthen its presence in Morocco with the opening next year of three new hotels.
Dubai outfit secures Angola hotel contract Published by Staff Writer on 29 August 2010 Depa Limited, a Dubai-based interior contracting company, announced that it has been awarded a major contract for both the interior fit-out and furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) of a five star hotel and casino in Luanda, Angola.
Shoprite’s African expansion hit by lack of investment in property Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 August 2010 South Africa-based retailer Shoprite Holdings’ expansion into the rest of Africa was over the past year hampered by a lack of investment in retail space.
