By David Haglund Emerging markets offer a broad opportunity set for investors. However, many investors focus on the high-profile stories in Asia and Latin America, overlooking potential opportunities in other regions, as Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity’s David Haglund explains. He notes how Africa is often an overlooked part of the emerging-market story, and why recent…
Construction works on Mall of Tembisa estimated to cost US $86m has commenced. This is according to the property developer, McCormick Property Development (MPD). Managing Director of MPD, Jason McCormick said that they are excited to get going on this phase of the project as it takes them one step closer in their goal of delivering…
Construction works on Mall of Tembisa estimated to cost US $86m has commenced. This is according to the property developer, McCormick Property Development (MPD). Managing Director of MPD, Jason McCormick said that they are excited to get going on this phase of the project as it takes them one step closer in their goal of delivering…
The iconic Lamu Municipal Market in Kenya is set to undergo a US $494,000 facelift in a move aimed at expanding it in order accommodate more traders. Lamu Municipality Manager Omar Famau announced the reports and said the county government secured funds World Bank for the project and the project has received approval from the county assembly…
The iconic Lamu Municipal Market in Kenya is set to undergo a US $494,000 facelift in a move aimed at expanding it in order accommodate more traders. Lamu Municipality Manager Omar Famau announced the reports and said the county government secured funds World Bank for the project and the project has received approval from the county assembly…
Kenya National Highways Authority (KenHa) and the Ministry of transport has announced that construction of US $168m Western Bypass has begun with the project being the fourth and final ring of the Nairobi Ring Roads. The bypass project is set to kick off in Gitaru, Kiambu county connecting the Southern bypass in Kikuyu town and will…
Kenya National Highways Authority (KenHa) and the Ministry of transport has announced that construction of US $168m Western Bypass has begun with the project being the fourth and final ring of the Nairobi Ring Roads. The bypass project is set to kick off in Gitaru, Kiambu county connecting the Southern bypass in Kikuyu town and will…
The government of Nigeria is set to construct 20,000 units of houses in Lagos as a step towards mitigating the housing challenge in the state. Lagos State which has an estimated population of 20 million is becoming a socio-economic burden on infrastructure delivery, particularly on housing delivery. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, confirmed the reports and said…