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East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate

East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate

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Diversified retail property portfolios prevail - Clur Shopping Centre Index

5 Jun 2023

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Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

By Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

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What's really driving the future of retail?

What's really driving the future of retail?

Jason Pallant 17 Sep 2018

Massmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

Massmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

14 Sep 2018

Study reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

Study reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

27 Jul 2018

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

Sarah Quinlan 13 Jul 2018

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

Omar Toulan and Niccolò Pisani 9 Jul 2018

Experience, it's more than entertainment

Experience, it's more than entertainment

Bronwyn Williams 21 Jun 2018

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CWE 2018 report highlights positive outlook for African property market

19 Mar 2018

Wernhil Park Shopping Centre

Windhoek CBD retail market shows strong growth potential

2 Nov 2017

Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

26 Oct 2017

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

3 Oct 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

7 Sep 2017

Elaine Wilson, divisional director for research, Broll Property Group

Broll releases Sub-Saharan Africa Snapshot report

28 Aug 2017

John Sanei talks forever profitable retail

John Sanei talks forever profitable retail

3 Aug 2017

R-L: Gerhard van der Westhuizen, project manager of Atterbury Property Development, and Tagir Carimo, mayor of the City of Pemba.

Huge new shopping mall opens in Mozambique's Pemba

Alistair Anderson 11 Jul 2017

Food economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

Food economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

6 Jul 2017

Primedia Outdoor system isolates consumer ‘convergence nodes' in Gaborone

Primedia Outdoor system isolates consumer ‘convergence nodes' in Gaborone

5 Jul 2017

Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

26 Jun 2017

Windhoek rejuvenation receives local support

Windhoek rejuvenation receives local support

22 Jun 2017

Futurist Graeme Codrington on leading in a changing world

Futurist Graeme Codrington on leading in a changing world

13 Jun 2017

Period of super returns gone, but opportunities in Africa remain

Period of super returns gone, but opportunities in Africa remain

Sindy Peters 26 May 2017

Garden City development

Primedia wins rights to $500m Kenyan Mall

23 May 2017

Extended shopping hours to the benefit of consumers and retailers

Extended shopping hours to the benefit of consumers and retailers

12 May 2017

Mall de Tete. Image source:

Two new African acquisitions give Mara Delta solid footing

Alistair Anderson 25 Apr 2017

Maerua Mall facelift adds new tenants

Maerua Mall facelift adds new tenants

22 Feb 2017

Bolaji Edu, CEO of Broll Nigeria.
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Nigeria's slowdown affects retail, investment opportunities

12 Oct 2016

Botswana-based retailer targets South African expansion

Botswana-based retailer targets South African expansion

Marc Hasenfuss 23 Dec 2015

Shoprite opens store in Tete Province, Mozambique

Shoprite opens store in Tete Province, Mozambique

8 Dec 2015

Delta Africa buys stakes in two Zambian malls

Delta Africa buys stakes in two Zambian malls

Alistair Anderson 21 Oct 2015

Shoprite to open store in Tete, Mozambique

Shoprite to open store in Tete, Mozambique

20 Aug 2015

More news

What's really driving the future of retail?

RetailWhat's really driving the future of retail?

Jason Pallant 17 Sep 2018

Massmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

RetailMassmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

14 Sep 2018

Study reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

RetailStudy reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

27 Jul 2018

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

RetailThe future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

Sarah Quinlan 13 Jul 2018

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

RetailHow high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

Omar Toulan and Niccolò Pisani 9 Jul 2018

Experience, it's more than entertainment

RetailExperience, it's more than entertainment

Bronwyn Williams 21 Jun 2018

Image source:

PropertyCWE 2018 report highlights positive outlook for African property market

19 Mar 2018

Wernhil Park Shopping Centre

PropertyWindhoek CBD retail market shows strong growth potential

2 Nov 2017

Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

RetailHarnessing the power of exponential technology in business

26 Oct 2017

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

ESG & SustainabilityR16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

3 Oct 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Retail#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

RetailDunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

7 Sep 2017

Elaine Wilson, divisional director for research, Broll Property Group

PropertyBroll releases Sub-Saharan Africa Snapshot report

28 Aug 2017

John Sanei talks forever profitable retail

RetailJohn Sanei talks forever profitable retail

3 Aug 2017

R-L: Gerhard van der Westhuizen, project manager of Atterbury Property Development, and Tagir Carimo, mayor of the City of Pemba.

Construction & EngineeringHuge new shopping mall opens in Mozambique's Pemba

Alistair Anderson 11 Jul 2017

Food economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

RetailFood economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

6 Jul 2017

Primedia Outdoor system isolates consumer ‘convergence nodes' in Gaborone

RetailPrimedia Outdoor system isolates consumer ‘convergence nodes' in Gaborone

5 Jul 2017

Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

Construction & EngineeringCould architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

26 Jun 2017

Windhoek rejuvenation receives local support

Construction & EngineeringWindhoek rejuvenation receives local support

22 Jun 2017

Futurist Graeme Codrington on leading in a changing world

RetailFuturist Graeme Codrington on leading in a changing world

13 Jun 2017

Period of super returns gone, but opportunities in Africa remain

PropertyPeriod of super returns gone, but opportunities in Africa remain

Sindy Peters 26 May 2017

Garden City development

Marketing & MediaPrimedia wins rights to $500m Kenyan Mall

23 May 2017

Extended shopping hours to the benefit of consumers and retailers

RetailExtended shopping hours to the benefit of consumers and retailers

12 May 2017

Mall de Tete. Image source:

PropertyTwo new African acquisitions give Mara Delta solid footing

Alistair Anderson 25 Apr 2017

Maerua Mall facelift adds new tenants

RetailMaerua Mall facelift adds new tenants

22 Feb 2017

Bolaji Edu, CEO of Broll Nigeria.
Picture:

RetailNigeria's slowdown affects retail, investment opportunities

12 Oct 2016

Botswana-based retailer targets South African expansion

RetailBotswana-based retailer targets South African expansion

Marc Hasenfuss 23 Dec 2015

Shoprite opens store in Tete Province, Mozambique

RetailShoprite opens store in Tete Province, Mozambique

8 Dec 2015

Delta Africa buys stakes in two Zambian malls

RetailDelta Africa buys stakes in two Zambian malls

Alistair Anderson 21 Oct 2015

Shoprite to open store in Tete, Mozambique

RetailShoprite to open store in Tete, Mozambique

20 Aug 2015

Retail, consumer confidence remains positive: Capco

RetailRetail, consumer confidence remains positive: Capco

30 Jul 2015

Delta International expands Mauritius Stock Exchange listings

PropertyDelta International expands Mauritius Stock Exchange listings

Alistair Anderson 9 Apr 2015

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PropertyAfrican real estate attracts increased foreign investment

1 Apr 2015

UK-based Tradehold growing foothold in Africa

PropertyUK-based Tradehold growing foothold in Africa

24 Mar 2015

Affluent Africa drives demand for property

RetailAffluent Africa drives demand for property

11 Feb 2015

Mark Walley, RICS Regional MD for Europe, Middle East and Africa

PropertyRICS researches role chartered surveyors could play in key African markets

16 Oct 2014

AECI's Mark Dytor is looking for opportunities in other parts of the world because of strikes in SA and the weak state of the economy. Image: AECI

ManufacturingAECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley 30 Jul 2014

India's Beyond Squarefeet to manage Nigeria's largest mall

RetailIndia's Beyond Squarefeet to manage Nigeria's largest mall

5 Feb 2014

Redefine gets into Australian property market

RetailRedefine gets into Australian property market

23 Dec 2013

Hyprop has bought Manda Hill shopping centre in Lusaka for R768m. Image:

PropertyHyprop buys 87% of African Land for R768m

29 Nov 2013