Worrying moments ahead as Rebosis Property Fund goes into business rescue
There is still no respite for commercial property landlords as one of South Africa’s Real estate investment trusts, Rebosis Property Fund, which owns Baywest Mall in Gqeberha and East London's Hemingways Mall, went into business rescue.
Investing >>
Retail Property Market – From Covid-19 Risk to Stagflation Risk
The multi-year retail property market correction appears likely to continue during FNB’s economic forecast period.
Companies >>
Cape Town portfolio potential helps lift Spear Reit distributions
Western Cape-based property group, Spear Reit today reported a 16.36% annual growth in distribution per share as the company continues to emerge from the COVID-19 trading environment
Gauteng >>
Rosebank's Radisson Red Hotel achieves a 5-Star Green Star rating
The Radisson Red Hotel at Oxford Parks has achieved a 5-Star Green Star Custom Hotel v1 certification, making it the fourth only project to be certified under this tool.
Western Cape >>
Takealot takes occupation on its new flagship collection facility in Cape Town
Takealot, South Africa's online retail giant, recently opened its flagship collection facility situated at Richmond Park — a brand-new multi-billion rand mixed-use development in Cape Town.
KwaZulu-Natal >>
The State of the Commercial Property post the July unrest and recent Floods in KZN
Over the last couple of months, the commercial property sector has experienced challenges that posed threats to recovery following lockdowns in 2020 and 2021.
Mpumalanga >>
Eskom to lease land for Renewable Energy Projects
In a bid to reduce power cuts, South Africa’s power utility, Eskom Holdings on Thursday said that it selected 18 companies to lease land for the development of renewable energy projects.
Economy >>
South Africa’s credit outlook upgraded by S&P
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) upgraded its outlook on South Africa’s credit rating to positive from stable while affirming the long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB-’ and ‘BB’, respectively.
Construction & infrastructure >>
Construction development group Raubex responds to Transformation calls
Raubex (JSE: RBX), South Africa’s infrastructure development, and construction materials group has responded to transformation calls by appointing Felicia Msiza as its new CEO.
Infrastructure >>
Public Works resolving Eskom municipal debt
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has begun reconciling and verifying debt owed to Eskom by the country’s 257 municipalities.
International News >>
After 25 years of operations, Marriott hotel to exit Russia
Hotels group, Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ: MAR) said on Friday it is going to suspend all of its operations in Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.