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South African homeowners are facing a new security threat as organised gangs target solar panels, batteries and gas cylinders. The growing black market for energy equipment is turning home power systems into prime theft targets.
A historic Cape Town market is being transformed into nearly 1,000 affordable homes in a major inner-city housing push. The project is part of a broader plan to deliver more than 3,000 affordable units on underused public land.
South Africa’s youngest homebuyers are flocking to Gauteng in growing numbers. Stronger job prospects, lower entry prices, and easier access to mortgages are helping drive a new wave of first-time ownership.
Kenya’s property market is expanding fast, but still lacks structure in key areas like financing, data, and regulation. South Africa offers a more mature blueprint that could help Kenya build a more stable, investment-ready sector.
Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s becoming a housing issue. Nigerian developers are calling for stronger partnerships to protect homes, infrastructure, and future urban growth.
A Nigerian real estate company has been shut down by regulators after buyers allegedly paid for land they never received. The case highlights growing scrutiny of consumer protection failures in the property sector.
Kenya’s property sector is being reshaped by technology, financing, and sustainability trends. Developers like Superior Homes are leveraging digital tools and greener designs to meet rising middle-class demand.
Nigeria says more than 15,000 housing units are currently under construction nationwide. The government believes the projects could provide homes for tens of thousands of families within months.
Developers across Kenya are slowing new projects as political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 elections reshapes investor behavior. Capital is shifting toward safer, demand-backed assets like housing, SEZs, and logistics.