Retail Property
Choppies pursues targets in spite of opening delays
Delays in opening new outlets in Zambia and Tanzania this year will not hold back Botswana’s largest grocer Choppies from achieving its 2016 growth target of operating 200 stores across sub-Saharan Africa. ... Full story
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
4 Retail Trends that will Shape How we Shop this Year
Retail has become a stage for change, innovation and disruption. It has also become an increasingly global business as every corner of the world joins the market of our global village - and Africa is no exception. ... Full story
Returns on Property in Botswana decline
Africa Property News has learnt that Botswana's fixed property market appears to be weakening, with the latest data from New York Stock Exchange-listed MSCI Incorporated, showing that capital valuations have softened. ... Full story
Retail proving to be the most dynamic sector
The retail property sector has recently come to the fore as a champion in helping the overall property market retain its reputation in Africa, Africa Property News.com has learned. ... Full story
African retail and office property offers ‘significant opportunities’ for investors
Rapid urbanisation and growing consumer wealth on the African continent is providing numerous opportunities for investors wanting to gain exposure to retail and office property developments north of South Africa. ... Full story
Global megatrends driving Real Estate growth opportunities in Africa
Rapid urbanisation, population changes, and other global megatrends including industrialisation, technology, and sustainability in city planning will drive growth in the real estate industry across Africa over the next five years, PwC said in a report released last week. ... Full story
Bricks and Mortar Retail still has a vital role to play for brands
While the digital age has encouraged more consumers to shop and browse products on the web, physical stores are still primary destinations for shoppers in Africa, according to PwC's annual consumer survey. ... Full story
Sub-Saharan Africa tops Retail Property Investment
Sub-Saharan Africa has become the hub of retail property activity, accounting for project developments worth R30,6 billion under construction and others set to break ground before the year end. ... Full story
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Watch: A Credible Market, the need for Standards in Property Industry
Valuation standards have a significant role to play in helping to regulate professional practice at national, regional and global levels, promoting professional ethics, integrity, impartiality and trust in valuer activities in the property industry. ... Full story