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Bizcommunity launches new dedicated sectors, newsletters

Bizcommunity.com - South Africa's largest online B2B publisher - is set to grow even more with the introduction of 16 new content channels, with weekly newsletters, as from last week Tuesday, 20 September 2011. 20 Sep 2011 15:45

Pick n Pay opens store in Maputo

CAPE TOWN: Pick n Pay announced on Thursday, 23 June 2011, the opening of its first Mozambican store in Maputo which will extend its African footprint. The company plans to open a further two stores later this year and is seeking more opportunities across the country. 23 Jun 2011 11:45

UK commercial property market recovery presents investment opportunities

The continued recovery of the UK commercial property market, coupled with the strengthening of the rand relative to pounds sterling, has presented South African investors with a unique opportunity to invest in the UK while capitalising on the recovery cycle. 3 Dec 2010 07:46

Long Beach Hotel, Mauritius: a new experience in Mauritian holiday-making

Opening in April 2011, the brand new Long Beach Hotel on Mauritius' east coast, on the Belle Mare Peninsula, is situated right where a powerful urban feel meets the ultimate in ocean, beach and indulgence. 24 Nov 2010 16:23

Soccer City the winner at World Architecture Festival Awards 2010

BARCELONA, SPAIN/JOHANNESBURG, SA: Soccer City, designed by Boogertman+Partners, has won the 'World's Best Sport Building' award at the World Architecture Festival Awards (WAF Awards) 2010, which were held earlier this month in Barcelona, Spain. This not SA's first win in these awards, however... 18 Nov 2010 08:42

Archial Group PLC - in administration

David Chubb and Graham Frost of PwC were appointed joint administrators of Archial Group PLC ("the Group") and certain subsidiaries (see Notes) on 22 September 2010. 23 Sep 2010 10:09

Slow growth hits UK housing market

LONDON, UK: Analysis of projected investment returns to 2020 by PwC's chief economist shows that equities offer higher expected returns than bricks and mortar over the coming decade, but also higher risks. 30 Aug 2010 08:38

African investment in Princess Crossing Mall

The fully tenanted Princess Crossing Mall, situated in Ondekkers Road, Roodepoort, has been sold for close to R300 million to a West African investor - via a private property fund based in the Western Cape. 20 Aug 2010 08:39

Mozambique booming

JHI Real Estate Mozambique, a subsidiary of JHI property services, recently opened a further branch office in Matola and is now looking to expand to other key growth areas in the region. According to Wayne Wright, business development director for JHI property services, retail development in Mozambique is set to increase significantly over the next few years. 27 Jul 2010 08:02

Shopping centre in Mauritius features SA retailers

Medine Property is developing the first shopping mall for the west coast of Mauritius in a joint venture with international partners Retail Africa and GIMCO. 21 Jul 2010 09:07

Namibia rides out recession

According to Monica Pienaar, manager for JHI property services company in Namibia, the commercial property market has remained stable and resilient over the past year, probably because of its stricter credit laws and an economy less affected by the recession than South Africa. 12 Mar 2010 11:37

SA, Zimbabwe to benefit from US$60m hotel expansion

African Sun Limited announced on Tuesday, 8 September 2009, its expansion plans for its local and Zimbabwe operations to meet the influx of fans for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Totalling US$ 60 million, it will raise the hospitality group's capacity to 8500 rooms by 2012 from the current 3000 rooms. 10 Sep 2009 11:34