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Stronger mining, manufacturing and energy sectors helped Tanzania's economic growth by 7.9 percent in the second quarter of 2016.

Tanzania's economy shows solid growth in second quarter

Dar es Salaam - Stronger mining, manufacturing and energy sectors nudged Tanzania's economic growth forward at a brisker pace in the second quarter of 2016. ... Full story

Property owners in Nairobi are struggling to fill vacancies, putting investors’ money at risk.

East Africa office spaces are all dressed up — with no one to fill them

Property owners in Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda are struggling to fill-up vacancies, with few companies seeking new office space. ... Full story

Real estate developers have been pouring money into new investments at a frantic pace in Rwanda's property market. [FILE PHOTO: Kigali CBD]

Rwanda’s Property market indicates a bubble is about to burst

KIGALI — Real estate developers have been pouring money into new investments at a frantic pace in Rwanda's property market, fueling concerns that a bubble may be unavoidable. ... Full story

Property Developers will need to do robust feasibilities in order to understand how economic conditions can affect their returns over time, says Gary Garrett, Head of Real Estate Finance at Standard Bank.

Property developers, Investors need to create a buffer against currency volatility

While growth has slowed in many commodity linked markets in Africa, non-commodity driven markets, particularly in East Africa, have continued to perform well. ... Full story

[Modern Nairobi Skyline] Kenya really is at the cutting edge for African listed property markets. And more REITs are expected to list on the Nairobi Stock Exchange going forward.

Kenya dominates East African property market

Kenya is dominating East African property developments because of its stability and investment opportunities, Africa Property News.com has learned. ... Full story

Daru-Salaam City is a large scale housing project in Somalia's Mogadishu with over six thousand housing units.

Somalia's housing sector gains momentum

The latest property developments from Somalia indicates that investment in Mogadishu's housing sector is gaining momentum. ... Full story

With a boom in construction, Addis Ababa is slated to emerge as one of the most modern cities in Africa.

Research pegs Ethiopia as most affordable location to buy luxury property

A recent study reviewed that Ethiopia is the most affordable location to buy luxury real estate in the emerging markets. ... Full story

Head of Stanlib Direct Property Investments, Amelia Beattie says the group is pleased to be the first to list an I-REIT in East Africa as this will boost the property market, improve governance and give investors.

Kenya catching up to global real estate investment trust (REITs)

Bringing Kenya’s listed property sector with international publicly traded real estate investments and creating greater investor certainty, Kenyan Authorities have tabled a unified approach to property investment schemes. ... Full story

An aerial view of Actis' flagship Garden City mixed-use property development in Nairobi, Kenya during construction phase.

Kenya’s $540m Garden City opens

Garden City, East Africa’s first integrated residential, retail and office development, officially opened last night with the announcement of a new Business Park. ... Full story

An artist’s impression of the Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi which is will be the largest shopping mall in East Africa. on completion.

Two Rivers Mall construction on track

Kenya can look forward to the launch of Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi — when it officially opens its doors in October. ... Full story

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