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A major Nairobi shopping mall is turning into a full live-work-residential hub. The Greenspan Mall redevelopment signals a broader shift as landlords unlock value from underused urban land.
Ghana’s central bank is targeting billions in diaspora remittances to fund bonds, SMEs, and infrastructure projects. The move aims to convert steady remittance inflows into long-term development capital for the economy.
Billions in remittances are flowing into Ghana—but most aren’t building wealth. The GIPC wants the diaspora to redirect that money into productive sectors.
Accra’s flood problem may not be a drainage issue alone. Engineers say decades of urban growth have overwhelmed the city’s natural ability to absorb stormwater, demanding a complete rethink of flood management.
Tshwane is turning to developers, financiers, and communities to tackle its housing backlog. City leaders say stronger partnerships are key to unlocking land, attracting investment, and accelerating sustainable housing projects.
Africa’s housing crisis is being compounded by a growing wave of real estate fraud. Industry leaders warn that scams are eroding trust, deterring investment, and putting affordable housing goals at risk across the continent.
For decades, affordable mortgages remained out of reach for most Nigerians. A new government-backed housing fund has already unlocked ₦128 billion in financing across 25 states.
Housing policy should do more than build homes, leaders at the World Urban Forum argued. Countries across the Middle East and North Africa are increasingly linking housing to jobs, climate resilience, and economic opportunity.
Rwanda’s sustainable housing sector is gaining traction beyond Africa’s borders. New investor and diaspora engagement in the UK is helping position Kigali as a rising hub for eco-friendly real estate development.