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Solar-powered Kiyovu tower shows rehousing model drawing investors to Kigali

A 14-storey, solar-powered apartment building rising in Kigali's Kiyovu neighbourhood on land once occupied by two households shows how the rehousing model is creating opportunities for private investors.

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Kenya's 729-unit Boma Yangu estate in Nandi Hills reaches 75% completion

Kenya's Boma Yangu Nandi Hills Estate, a 729-unit development led by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, is about 75 per cent complete, with six residential blocks taking shape.

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Royal Mabati and Vintage Mabati clash in Kenyan court over roofing trademarks

Royal Mabati Factory has sued Vintage Mabati Mills and four former consultants in the High Court in Nairobi, alleging its registered trademarks and designs were copied to build a rival roofing business.

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Egypt: Old lease contracts for companies and institutions to expire in March 2027

Egyptian leases held by legal entities under Law 10 of 2022 will expire in March 2027, after which tenants must vacate or sign new agreements.

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Standard Bank and Java Capital team up on real estate capital raising and co-investment

Standard Bank and Java Capital have partnered to raise and structure capital for real estate, infrastructure and other real-asset investments in South Africa.

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Boma Yangu: Kenya clarifies when affordable housing buyers should start monthly payments

Kenya's housing ministry says applicants holding offer letters do not need to start monthly payments until their units are allocated and occupied.

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Digital Realty opens 6.4MW Nairobi data centre as iColo joins its brand

Digital Realty has opened its Nairobi Two Data Center (NBO2), adding 6.4MW of capacity to its Kenyan campus as iColo transitions to the Digital Realty brand.

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Building sealed by Abuja development control collapses in Wuse Zone 4

A building that had been sealed by Abuja's Department of Development Control collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, triggering a search-and-rescue operation by multiple emergency agencies.

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Cairo Governor outlines four phases for Khedival Cairo downtown development

Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber said the Khedival Cairo development project will proceed in four phases spanning Tahrir Square, Talaat Harb, Opera Square and Qasr El-Nil Street.