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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.
Developers across East Africa are getting a rare break as construction inflation begins to ease after years of relentless cost pressure. The slowdown could improve project viability and revive delayed housing and commercial developments.
The battle between traditional apartments and serviced apartments is reshaping buyer and renter preferences across urban markets. Convenience, short-term flexibility, and hospitality-style amenities are increasingly driving housing decisions.
Marble floors and flashy interiors no longer define luxury in today’s housing market. Buyers are increasingly paying premiums for wellness, privacy, sustainability, and homes designed around everyday living.