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Habitat survey finds nine in 10 Kenyans cut essentials to keep a roof overhead

New Habitat for Humanity International research shows nearly nine in 10 Kenyan respondents have cut spending on essentials to meet housing costs, with 55 per cent fearing a financial shock could cost them their homes.

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Hawks restrain R7.7m in properties and cars linked to Eskom fraud

South Africa's Hawks have obtained a court order restraining four properties and eight movable assets valued at R7.746 million that are linked to an Eskom fraud and money-laundering case.

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Kenyan counties owed Sh100bn in unpaid land rates and levies

Businesses, homes and individuals owe county governments Sh100.38 billion in unpaid levies and fees, including land rates, deepening cash-flow strains on Kenya's devolved units.

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Ninety One plans to back Johannesburg revival with infrastructure investment

South African-founded asset manager Ninety One, which manages about $240 billion, plans to financially back infrastructure projects aimed at reversing the decay of Johannesburg, its chief executive Hendrik du Toit has said.

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Nairobi's skyline transformation showcases Chinese real estate developers' growing influence

A photo essay highlights how Chinese developers such as AVIC, CSCEC and China Wu Yi have reshaped Nairobi's skyline and shifted Kenya's property market from speculative land holding toward demand-driven apartment development.

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South Africa's Office Vacancy Rate Falls to Six-Year Low, SAPOA Data Shows

South Africa's national office vacancy rate fell to 11.8% in the third quarter of 2026, five percentage points below its pandemic-era peak, according to the South African Property Owners Association.

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Cape Town's Constantia Emporium Shopping Centre Sold to FPG Holdings

Cape Town's Constantia Emporium shopping centre has been sold to FPG Holdings after the Competition Commission approved the transaction without conditions, in a deal that also includes an adjacent vacant plot of land.

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Sapoa Marks 60 Years With Push on Municipal Rates and Commercial Property Advocacy

The South African Property Owners Association is marking its 60th anniversary with a renewed focus on municipal rates, infrastructure and skills development, after winning a court challenge to parts of Cape Town's property charges.

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NCBA and Optiven Renew Partnership to Ease Property Ownership for Kenyans and the Diaspora

NCBA Bank and Optiven have renewed a strategic partnership offering up to 105% financing for first-time homebuyers and access to developments across Kenya through NCBA’s PropertyDuka marketplace.