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Actis to create a $250 million African data centre platform
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Conference highlights plan to address housing shortage in Africa
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More hotels are now owned by franchisees
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Real estate multinationals in Africa prefer building from scratch- survey
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UK fund to invest $39 million in affordable green housing in Kenya
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Data Centre Operator ADC begins construction of new facility in Johannesburg
Africa Data Centres (ADC) has begun construction of its latest facility in Johannesburg, South Africa. The new facility is scheduled for completion in 2021. Africa...
Trends to Shape African Real Estate in 2020
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