Student housing – sub-Saharan Africa’s next big opportunity? Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2017 Demand for new purpose-built student accommodation across sub-Saharan Africa is anticipated to exceed 500,000 beds over the next five years.
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.
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.
Understanding Cameroon’s untapped business opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 16 January 2017 NJ Ayuk, CEO of Centurion Law Group, shares where he sees opportunities in Cameroon.
Quantum Global Group signs memorandum of understanding with Surbana Jurong Published by Press Office on 26 October 2016 The cooperation agreement marks the exploration of future collaborations between the two companies in urban and infrastructure development projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
The Nigerian woman who plans to slash the cost of housing Published by Kate Douglas on 27 September 2016 Amaka Nwaokolo believes she has the solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit of 17 million.
Phatisa’s Pan Africa Housing Fund to build homes in Makeni, Zambia Published by Press Office on 19 May 2016 The Pan African Housing Fund (PAHF) has entered into an agreement with Camland Estate Limited to develop a middle income residential property on 21 hectares of prime land in the fast-growing Makeni suburb of Lusaka.
Kigali – one of Africa’s rising cities Published by Busani Bafana on 26 April 2016 Rwandan government implements an ambitious development master plan.
Zambia: Bridging the housing gap for middle- to low-income earners Published by Press Office on 10 June 2015 UN-Habitat expects that Zambia will be 50% urbanised by 2030.
Affordable housing: Nigeria’s big challenge also a ‘massive opportunity’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 October 2014 Nigeria ranks among the top five nations globally where low-income families struggle to access affordable housing.
Ghana: Changing perspectives of Russian, Ukrainian and Middle Eastern investors Published by Peter Petrou on 26 May 2014 Ghana’s commercial and residential property market is attracting attention.
Private equity firm backing affordable housing projects in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 April 2014 “We want to build houses and get supply of houses into this middle-income market.”
Unlocking Africa’s housing market potential Published by Promotional Feature on 12 December 2013 The Pan African Housing Fund looks to address the housing shortage in East Africa.
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.
