Pietermaritzburg residential developments scheduled for liquidation auction
Two major residential developments in Pietermaritzburg are set to be auctioned on October 27, 2026, following a liquidation process.
Investment · South Africa ·
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Blok implements co-investor model at Green Point development
Cape Town developer Blok has introduced its co-investor financing model to the Thirteen on Up residential project in Green Point, targeting early-stage project funding through capital contribution.
Investment · South Africa ·
Growthpoint delivers record office leasing and FY26 earnings near the top of guidance
Growthpoint Properties Australia reported results on August 17, 2026, highlighting record-setting leasing activity and occupancy levels across its portfolio.
Markets & investment · Australia ·
Spear gains momentum as R1.4bn acquisition drive strengthens FY2027 outlook
The Western Cape-focused real estate investment trust Spear REIT has reported significant operational momentum and portfolio expansion in its September 1, 2026, interim update.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
Burstone Group Shifts Focus Toward Fund Management Model
Burstone Group maintains full-year guidance despite expecting a soft first half, as the property company transitions toward a fund-management strategy in South Africa and Europe.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
Vukile Property Fund Reaffirms Guidance Following International Expansion
Retail landlord Vukile Property Fund maintains its growth forecast for the 2027 financial year, citing robust performance across its South African and European platforms.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
South African Real Estate Investment Trusts Navigate Rising Interest Rates
The SA REIT sector recorded a total return of 1.6% in September 2026, outperforming broader equity and bond markets while reporting strong distribution growth.
Markets & investment · South Africa ·
Tatu City appoints CRBC as main contractor for landmark Jabali Towers
Tatu City has appointed the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to construct the Jabali Towers mixed-use development in Kiambu County, Kenya.
Development · Kenya ·
Blok launches TWELVEONB residential development in Green Point
Cape Town developer Blok has announced its 23rd project, a six-storey residential building in Green Point, with units priced from R3,495,000 and completion expected in April 2029.
Development · South Africa ·
Tricolt Group appoints Totalstay to manage aparthotel rental pools
Tricolt Group has secured Totalstay as the operator for its rental pools at The Madison and Olympus Sandton, formalizing an integrated hospitality management strategy for its flagship residential developments.
Development · South Africa ·
Redefine Properties and Abcon Developments Launch SME-Focused Industrial Park in Gauteng
The new Nines at S&J industrial development in Gauteng offers modular midi-units designed for SMEs, incorporating advanced logistics infrastructure and sustainability certification.
Development · South Africa ·
EThekwini Municipality progresses significant Ntuzuma urban development projects
The eThekwini Municipality is advancing major infrastructure projects in Ntuzuma Ward 42, including a new 18,000-square metre retail mall and an ICT hub upgrade, with full completion targeted for 2027.
Development · South Africa ·
Nigeria’s electricity metering programme reaches 61.5% coverage
New NERC data shows significant growth in meter installations during the first half of 2026, though a deficit remains for millions of customers.
News · Nigeria ·
KPMG South Africa to vacate Parktown campus in 2027 relocation
KPMG South Africa will conclude its thirty-year residency in Parktown with a move to Sandton in May 2027 following a R385 million commercial property asset sale.
News · South Africa ·
Housing Finance Bank names new Head of Business and Institutional Banking
Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has appointed banking veteran Moses Mande Oroto as Head of Business and Institutional Banking to drive strategic growth and enhance client partnerships.
News · Uganda ·
Surulere Local Government Commits to Grassroots Infrastructure and Maintenance
The Surulere Local Government Area has announced a renewed focus on community-driven infrastructure improvements and asset maintenance following significant flooding challenges in 2026.
News · Nigeria ·
Tatu City confirms leadership for upcoming Wellington College International Kenya
Rendeavour has announced the appointment of Gareth Parker-Jones as the founding master for the new boarding and day school in Tatu City.
News · Kenya ·
TransBridj reports more than R10m in South African property bridging finance
The digital platform says it has facilitated over R10 million since its May 2025 launch, using an attorney-review workflow to address cash-flow gaps before property transfers are registered.
PropTech · South Africa ·
Egypt’s PropTech Hub sets out a new investment and startup-support platform
Coldwell Banker Commercial Advantage, Edafa Venture and Prime Group Egypt say their new platform will connect real-estate technology startups with capital, guidance and industry partners.
PropTech · Egypt ·
CAHF-AfDB report puts public risk design at the centre of affordable housing finance
A report on blended finance argues that governments can help mobilise private housing capital by addressing delivery risks and enabling projects, not only by subsidising finance.
Capital & Finance · Africa ·
EBRD backs AFINHAB social bond to expand mortgage funding in three West African markets
The bank announced an investment of up to €9.6 million in AFINHAB’s €61 million bond, which is intended to refinance eligible mortgages in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal.
Capital & Finance · Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal ·
Bankenveld District City starts infrastructure phase near Johannesburg’s Marlboro station
Calgro M3 and Eris Property Group have begun bulk and link infrastructure works for a long-term mixed-use scheme planned to deliver more than 20,000 residential opportunities.
Development · South Africa ·
The Paradigm moves above ground as Cape Town CBD construction advances
Basement works and bulk excavation are complete at 100 Buitengracht Street, marking the transition to vertical construction on a planned 240-apartment project.
Development · South Africa ·
High occupancy meets a financing gap in Africa’s student housing market
Fortren’s four-market study finds a sharply uneven supply base and strong occupancy, while identifying development risk and underwriting constraints as barriers to institutional capital.
Markets & investment · Africa ·