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South Africa Pushes Urban Growth Despite Rising Infrastructure Strain

South Africa says its cities are growing faster than infrastructure can keep up. The government is now racing to balance urban expansion, housing demand, and failing municipal systems.

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Zimbabwe Seeks Global Housing Solutions at UN Urban Forum

Zimbabwe is turning to global urban experts as pressure grows to deliver affordable housing. The country is using the UN World Urban Forum to study new housing policies, financing models, and city planning strategies.

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President Ruto Joins Global Housing Forum Amid Africa Housing Push

Kenya’s housing agenda is heading to the global stage as President Ruto travels for high-level housing talks. The trip signals growing African interest in large-scale urban development and affordable housing partnerships.

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South African Property Owners Get Major Court Win Against Squatters

South African property owners may finally have faster legal protection against illegal occupiers. A new Constitutional Court ruling is reshaping how eviction disputes could be handled across the country

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Wema Bank Defends Controversial Banana Island Property Sale

Wema Bank says its sale of disputed Banana Island properties was lawful and tied to debt recovery efforts. The clarification comes as regulators pursue legal action over assets linked to the collapsed Gulf Bank.

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Ghana Targets Dollar Rent Payments in Major Housing Crackdown

Ghana’s Rent Control Department says charging rent in US dollars has become “lawless” and must end. Officials are now working with the Bank of Ghana to tighten enforcement across the rental market.

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NDIC Sues Wema Bank Over ₦125bn Banana Island Property Dispute

A legal battle over some of Lagos’ most valuable real estate is unfolding in Banana Island. Nigeria’s banking regulator claims billions in luxury properties linked to a failed bank were improperly taken and sold.

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Nigeria Heads to Global Summit With 28 Million Housing Deficit

Nigeria is entering a major global housing summit while battling one of Africa’s largest urban crises. Rising rents, flooding, overcrowding, and weak planning are pushing millions deeper into housing insecurity.

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SIU Freezes Properties Linked to Misused South African Lottery Funds

South Africa’s anti-corruption unit is targeting luxury properties allegedly bought with diverted public funds. Investigators say money meant for community development projects was instead used to acquire high-end real estate.