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Amsterdam boasts 45,000 sqm of ‘blue-green’ roofs, absorbing rainwater for resident use, a concept gaining traction globally, reports...
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- May 2
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Rising expenses and high rates prompt home buying shift: FNB Report
Financial institution FNB reports that due to the escalating living expenses and elevated interest rates, consumers are exploring...
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- May 2
- 3 min
Cape Town joins top picks for wealthy property investors
The Prime International Residential Index (PIRI 100), which tracks the performance of 100 city, sun and ski locations globally, surprised...
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- May 2
- 2 min
Motsepe-backed solar subscription service plans R10 billion rollout in South Africa
GoSolr, a company backed by South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe and the continent’s biggest bank, plans to spend R10 billion to...
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- Apr 30
- 2 min
Old Mutual warns of a potential insurance crisis in SA
In South Africa, there's a concerning uptick in insurance claims linked to weather-related events, and the looming spectre of global...
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- Apr 30
- 2 min
What non-residents think about South Africa
Despite its challenges, South Africa has seen a positive net FDI flow every year since the global financial crisis. It would come as a...
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- Apr 30
- 1 min
Petrol and diesel price for May in South Africa
The latest official adjustments to fuel prices, issued by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, are set to take effect from...
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- Apr 29
- 3 min
Growthpoint reveals massive plans for student accommodation in South Africa, including a stock exchange listing
Two years since launching, Growthpoint Student Accommodation REIT has introduced R1.5 billion in new investment to this alternative...
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- Apr 29
- 2 min
Report sheds light on Cape Town's extortion economy
Extortion has become an escalating concern across South Africa, prompting the initiation of a series of reports to track its...
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- Apr 29
- 1 min
Changes for real estate in South Africa could impact two thirds of the industry
The Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has mandated that all real estate agencies meet level 8 Broad-Based Black Economic...
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- Apr 26
- 3 min
South Africa's renewable energy sector spurs investor revival
SA’s renewable energy sector experienced a rapid expansion in 2023 with exponential growth in both small-scale embedded generation such...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
New urban hub taking shape between Pietermaritzburg and Durban
Progress is well underway at the 100-hectare Westown Precinct in KwaZulu-Natal, as the launch of its 50,000 sqm mall approaches in less...
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