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At a glance: Key findings from Africa Horizons report 2021
Tilda Mwai offers her key take-aways from the Africa Horizons report 2021 by highlighting the key themes in the report. The Africa Horizons report highlights investment opportunities and trends across…
3 years ago
Africa's urban hotspots attracting the top talent
Cities with a flair for innovation will prosper and grow by attracting talent. New research from Knight Frank reveals which of Africa’s urban hotspots are beckoning the best and brightest
3 years ago
Data centres are a growing investment opportunity in Africa
Africa currently boasts just 140,000 sq m of data centre space, the same as Switzerland. However, rapid digitisation and the roll-out of 4G and 5G infrastructure across the continent means this is set…
3 years ago
African agricultural investment can be profitable and benefit communities
Focusing on positive impact doesn’t mean sacrificing profits as one of Knight Frank’s valuation clients, Africa’s largest agricultural investment fund, has amply demonstrated. Africa Horizons…
3 years ago
ESG is set to be the biggest investment driver in Africa in 2021
One theme will dominate headlines, markets and investment decisions in 2021. It won’t be pandemics, economics or market cycles; it will be ESG. Two of Knight Frank’s sustainability experts explain why…
3 years ago
How climate change will affect Africa's urban areas
Climate change is set to have a profound impact on Africa’s rapidly expanding cities over the coming decades. With the help of Knight Frank’s specialist Geospatial team, we explore what the future…
3 years ago