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As Nigeria's housing ministry moves to license estate agents and developers under a new national framework, property professionals argue harmonisation with existing state and federal regulators matters more than adding another layer.
Cape Town ratepayers and civic groups are challenging the city's rising property valuations and municipal tariffs, arguing they are worsening affordability despite the municipality's claims of maintaining the lowest cost basket among South Africa's major metros.
More than 452 Glen Lorne residents in Harare have appealed to President Mnangagwa to stop a housing development on environmentally sensitive land until it is independently assessed.
Cape Town civic groups say rising property valuations, tariffs and housing costs are straining households, while the city defends its relief measures and lowest-cost claims.
Kenya's National Land Commission intends to acquire 13 parcels in Kiambu County for the James Gichuru Junction-Rironi highway project, after years of court battles over compensation.
Nairobi County has gazetted its 2027 land rates, due from 1 January 2027, setting flat charges by plot size and valuation-based rates capped at double what owners paid in 2022.
Anambra State has given landowners until December 31, 2026 to recertify their old Certificates of Occupancy, warning that the old land administration system will be shut down indefinitely after the deadline.
President William Ruto says no company will be allowed to control more than 240,000 acres in Kajiado County, with investors restricted to at most 30% of the land and the rest returned to residents.
The City of Johannesburg says pensioner homeowners already approved for property rates rebates will not need to re-apply for the 2026/27 financial year.