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From crisis to catalyst: Nairobi’s hospitality sector is thriving

Nairobi's infrastructure has grown significantly, sparking investment not only in the hospitality sector but broadly across all real estate asset classes

Hospitality has bounced back remarkably after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as one of the best-performing asset classes in 2023. This resurgence is particularly notable in Nairobi. The strategic position of Kenya’s capital city serves as an East African hub for various industries, including corporate, government, MICE…

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    • East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate (1)
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    • Hooman Ehsani, Director of New Developments, Greenhills Investment Limited
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East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate

Rising consumer demand has led to the development of strong local retail brands and the emergence of international brands—all seeking to capitalise on this growing customer base

Retail is emerging among the most vibrant sectors of the East African economy. Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, has not only become an important retail market in its own right but a stepping stone into the rest of the country and wider East Africa. Nairobi is a rising regional shopping destination,…

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11th East Africa Property Investment Summit announced for 17-18 April 2024 in Nairobi

The event brings together international and regional leaders, with more than 200 companies represented at the gathering

The 11th annual East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit will be held on 17 and 18 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. With dedicated forums for housing, hospitality, retail and proptech, #EAPI2024 promises to be bigger and more influential than ever before. Positioned at the centre and hub of the continent,…

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37th Annual AUHF Conference Sets the Housing Agenda

With over 60 speakers, 100 in-person attendees from 15 countries and over 500 virtual delegates from 200 companies, the event has grown in size and impact

Taking place in-person and virtually live from Kigali from 02-04 November, the 37th annual African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) Conference & Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a globally attended event designed to accelerate access to affordable housing across Africa. Broadcasted live from the Marriott Hotel, Kigali, the 2021 AUHF…

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Property technology to disrupt Africa’s real estate sector – Analysts

While the real estate sector increasingly values data as the new gold; the analysis and usability of the data is what will set apart industry leaders from their peers

Africa’s Property Technology (Proptech) sector is ramping up and is a key component of future strategies for local REITs, operators and others looking to future proof their real estate businesses as well as VCs looking to invest in early stage startups and opportunities according to the founder of the Africa…

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Over $800mn invested in Africa's New Real Estate Era

This year’s free to attend virtual edition of the summit will attract more than 500 real estate deal makers from 30 African and international countries from 06-10 September 2021

Africa’s real estate sector is driving the continent’s economic recovery forward with more than $800mn disclosed deals taking place in 2021 by Africa Property Investment (API) Summit (www.APISummit.co.za) stakeholders, says its host, Kfir Rusin. “Africa’s real estate investors and developers are forging ahead and building for a new era and…

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Investors commit Billions at Lagos Free Zone in Nigeria

Located 65kms east of Lagos, in the immediate vicinity of upcoming Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Lagos Free Zone aims to enhance the ease of doing business in Nigeria

Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) (www.LagosFreeZone.com), the first privately owned special economic zone in Nigeria with an integrated deep sea port, is home to several reputable global brands. Located 65kms east of Lagos, in the immediate vicinity of upcoming Lekki Deep Sea Port, the Lagos Free Zone aims to enhance the…

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800 African Real Estate Investors and Developers Meet Online to Build a Post Pandemic Future

Having moved online for 2020, the API Summit Virtual, will take place under the theme of Resilience, Opportunity & Innovation (ROI)

Speaking ahead of the 11th annual African Property Investment (API) Summit Virtual (https://www.APISummit.co.za/), which is taking place online from 30 September – 01 October 2020, Standard Bank’s Head of Real Estate Finance, Africa Regions, Niyi Adeleye, commented that while the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the sector, those with the necessary…

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Nedbank banks big on Property Technology (Proptech) for African Real Estate

The free to attend virtual forum will connect Africa’s most impactful real estate investor community with its emerging technology and innovation sectors

Taking place online, The Africa Proptech Forum Virtual (https://bit.ly/33a9uk2), is one-full day of live presentations and panel discussions; networking and engagement, for the continent’s growing Proptech community on the 29th of September 2020.  Hosted by the API Summit Virtual and lead sponsor, Nedbank CIB, the free to attend virtual forum…

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Warehouse: A Foundation for Economic Growth

Warehouses tend to be one of the most ignored elements of infrastructure and logistics, but are a fundamental part of the supply chain

By Geoffrey White: CEO Agility Africa On the 26 & 27 November, Geoffrey White, will be sharing the stage with investors and developers at the 5th Annual West Africa Property Investment (WAPI) Summit (WAPISummit.com) taking place in Lagos. Acknowledged as the region’s premier event, White shared some insights on why…