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Urban centers like Lagos and Nairobi are tightening building approvals and energy codes, making eco-certifications a practical requirement rather than a branding choice. Sustainable real estate Africa is shifting from voluntary green standards to performance-based compliance, driven by climate risk, investor pressure, and evolving policy frameworks. Green Zones in premium districts are becoming certification hotspots, where developers must prove energy efficiency, resilience, and long-term asset viability to secure financing and top-tier tenants. At the poshest neighborhoods in Lagos and Nairobi, “green” is no longer just a marketing adjective. It’s becoming a new gatekeeping standard. The developers who once competed on…

The Asahi Diageo transaction offers the Japanese brewer a quick expansion avenue in one of the fastest growing consumer markets, earns Diageo significant cash and has revived investor interest in EABL on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. EABL’s local brands, including Tusker, Serengeti and Bell are expected to provide immediate scale and access to market, while Asahi sees an opportunity to bring its global portfolio including Asahi Super Dry at a later stage. Asahi Group’s acquisition of Diageo’s 65% shareholding in East African Breweries Plc (EABL) for US$2.3bn is one of the largest inbound M&A deals ever seen into East Africa.…

On the morning of December 17, 2025, Kenya’s Environment and Land Court in Narok expected to hear arguments that could have reshaped the future of development inside the Maasai Mara. Instead, the case ended before it began.Meitamei Olol Dapash, a Kenyan environmentalist and director of the Institute for Maasai Education, Research and Conservation (MERC), formally withdrew his lawsuit seeking to block the operation of the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp, a luxury lodge associated with Marriott International. No detailed explanation was offered. No judicial findings were made. No environmental questions were definitively answered.The lodge remains open. But the controversy has…

The Washington Accords go past proposed ceasefire lines. Among the deal points is a Regional Economic Integration Framework which will, in theory, connect Rwanda and the DRC, and even Western investors (with U.S. companies to be given special status), through joint business on mining, infrastructure, energy, tourism and public health. The world looked on with guarded optimism when the foreign ministers of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a historical agreement in Washington, D.C., on June 27, 2025. The Rwanda DRCC peace agreement, which became known as the Washington Accords, raised hopes for an end to…

On Wednesday, the investment holding company headquartered in Kenya reported a full year profit after tax of $4.5M (KES580M) for the period ended December 2024. This is from a loss of $24.7M (KES3.2Bn) in 2023, underscoring a successful turnaround of the business. This outstanding performance is attributed to sustained revenue growth momentum, margin expansion, cost containment, balance sheet clean-up and prudent foreign currency exposure management. Nairobi-based regional infrastructure investment company TransCentury has bounced back to profitability following a major turnaround strategy. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed firm first returned to profitability in the first half of 2024, recording a net…

Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 returns for its third edition in Nairobi seeking to tackle innovation, mass adoption and policy reforms. The June 12-13 forum comes at a pivotal moment for the Kenyan blockchain space as the recently tabled Finance Bill 2025 proposes a cut in Digital Asset Tax (DAT). This is from 3% to 1.5%, signaling responsiveness to industry concerns and ongoing public-private dialogue. Kenya is set to host one of Africa’s most influential gatherings in the blockchain and digital asset space as the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 returns for its third edition in…

The Red Sea crisis and now the US trade tariffs remain a major concern across economies in Africa. Kenya and other countries such as Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea were among those heavily impacted at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, which significantly affected global grain supply. Nairobi has traditionally relied heavily on wheat imports from Ukraine and Russia, sourcing over 80% of wheat. Other major sources for the grain are Argentina and the US. Poor countries have been urged to seek alternative logistics corridors and diversify trade in the wake of continued global disruptions, amid a rise in both tariff…

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British eSports presenter Paul Redeye Chaloner recently said he would like to see an African region appear in Valve’s DPC system. Chaloner explained that the Dota 2 developer should help teams from there make it to the world stage. In his opinion, the region already has a good infrastructure and enough strong players. For those interested in exploring more about sports betting options in South Africa, Hollywoodbets mobile provides a comprehensive platform with a dedicated mobile app. It should be noted that there is no African pro scene as such. Absolutely all professional cybersport organizations in this region, which have…