Mara Delta betting on debt-burdened Mozambique Published by Kate Douglas on 16 March 2017 The property company says many of its competitors have fled African markets, allowing the firm to negotiate better deals.
Lagos’ first timeshare co-working space Published by Justin Probyn on 13 March 2017 Lagos CoWork is ‘uberising’ the office market by providing an on-demand workspace for growing businesses.
Why a Radisson Blu room in Rwanda costs more than in China Published by Kate Douglas on 7 March 2017 We talk to Carlson Rezidor’s Andrew McLachlan about what is driving up the cost of hotel rooms in Africa.
French hotel group backing Ethiopia with over 1,000 new rooms Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 March 2017 One of Addis Ababa’s appeals is its significant air linkages.
Africa’s ‘most-valuable property’ proving to be a good investment for SA’s Growthpoint Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 March 2017 Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront attracted close to 25 million visitors in 2016.
First impressions of east Africa’s largest shopping mall Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 February 2017 Although some stores were still closed, many are already trading – predominantly fashion outlets and restaurants.
Hotel real estate assets are catching the eye of African pension funds Published by Kate Douglas on 22 February 2017 Hotel operator Carlson Rezidor is in talks with a handful of pension funds across the continent.
Egypt: Investors are flipping new property developments within 30 days Published by Kate Douglas on 20 February 2017 Since the Egyptian pound was unpegged from the dollar, investor demand for new developments has boomed.
Want to own three properties by 30? Here is how this South African did it Published by Kate Douglas on 17 February 2017 Be prepared to make sacrifices, says Mochele Noge.
South Africa’s challenging 2016 can be seen in growing office space vacancies Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2017 The office vacancy rate is likely to deteriorate further before improving.
No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 1 February 2017 Tune Hotels keeps room costs down by offering what it calls a ‘limited service’ – only the bare necessities.
RMB Westport director talks property development opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 30 January 2017 Michael O’Malley on economic headwinds in Nigeria, and the potential he sees in French-speaking west Africa.
Gold medallist Ryk Neethling on applying Olympic training skills to property Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2017 ‘What makes you successful in sport, I think translates very well into business.’
Impact of low oil price spilling over from Angola into Namibia’s property market Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2017 Housing sale volumes have dipped in Namibia, a market that has enjoyed one of the world’s fastest growing property prices for years.
