Funke Okubadejo: Nigeria – so many people, too little reform Published by Funke Okubadejo on 5 June 2019 Actis real estate director shares thoughts on Nigerian economy.
Ali Manzoor: Africa’s growing hospitality industry Published by Ali Manzoor on 11 April 2019 From luxury safari camps, to island retreats to conference hotels, the hospitality sector in Africa is booming, writes Knight Frank’s Ali Manzoor.
Thousands of acres of Kenyan farmland are being turned into satellite cities Published by Kevin Mwanza on 31 March 2019 On the outskirts of Nairobi, vast tracts of agricultural land are seeing a new type of growth.
The journey so far: Walter Emiedafe, CEO, Sapient Vendors Published by Justin Probyn on 21 February 2019 ‘The variables working against your optimistic plans change on a daily basis and it is your duty as a leader to adapt constantly.’
Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019 Nigeria-based Spleet’s mission is to change the way people live together and re-define the future of urban shared-living for working professionals, millennials and digital nomads.
Mossadeck Bally: How to build a business with staying power Published by International Finance Corporation on 31 December 2018 Starting with a single hotel in the Malian capital of Bamako, Mossadeck Bally has built a chain of eight business hotels in five West African countries, bringing thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in economic activity to areas that need both.
Understanding Egypt’s booming real estate and construction sectors Published by Dianna Games and Jaco Maritz on 9 December 2018 Egypt is awash with plans for new cities and urban spaces.
Land on lay-by: A Kenyan entrepreneur-couple creates trust in African land transactions Published by Vince Matinde on 12 November 2018 Phyllis Tole sees untapped opportunity in Kenya’s land sector.
The journey so far: Hasnain Noorani, founder and group CEO, PrideGROUP Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 August 2018 ‘I just can’t stop myself from saying, “Yes, I can do this”. While it is a strength, it is also a weakness.’
Opportunity abounds in African apart-hotel sector Published by Staff Writer on 3 August 2018 While the apartment hotel space is relatively new territory in Africa, with only a handful of significant players, great possibilities exist.
The journey so far: Adrian Gardiner, chairman, Mantis Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018 ‘Experience has taught me to be cautious.’
Building success through innovative construction methods Published by Helene Cilliers on 25 June 2018 Frank Finnemore saw a big opportunity to bring innovation to the low-cost housing sector in South Africa that would cut construction time and costs.
Urbanisation in sub-Saharan Africa: Driving demand for affordable housing Published by Otavio Veras on 14 May 2018 The fastest-growing urban centres are the small towns with less than 300,000 people.
The journey so far: Ian Henderson, MD, Superior Homes Kenya Published by Nelly Murungi on 3 May 2018 ‘The best way to learn is the hard way – through experience, just so long as it’s not too costly.’
