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Kuwait’s IFA Hotels plans $61 million South African property rollout

Kuwait’s IFA Hotels plans a $61 million South African property rollout over five years, starting with 146 luxury homes at Zimbali Lakes.

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Dr. Awele Elumelu leads Transcorp Hotels to $11.7 million nine-month profit

Transcorp Hotels recorded a profit of $11.7 million in 2026 under Dr. Awele Elumelu, driven by lower finance costs and tight expense management.

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Pickalbatros secures $250 million IFC, Attijariwafa financing for Morocco expansion

Pickalbatros secures $250 million from IFC and Attijariwafa Bank to acquire Casablanca hotels, upgrade Moroccan resorts and refinance debt.

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South Africa’s $3.2 billion man buys 2,700 acres of English countryside

South African billionaire Koos Bekker has quietly acquired over 2,700 acres in Somerset, turning rural England into an ultra-luxury playground.

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Hemingways Nairobi becomes first Kenyan hotel to join Leading Hotels of the World

Hemingways Nairobi joins Leading Hotels of the World as Kenya’s first and only member, expanding its global luxury reach.

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IHG’s voco hotels opens first East African property in Nairobi

IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened voco Nairobi Airport Suites, its first voco property in East Africa, adding 112 suites near Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

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Ugandan tycoon Ponsiano Ngabirano’s Marriott Hotel valued at $166M after pension deal

Ponsiano Ngabirano’s Kampala Marriott Hotel is valued at $166 million after Uganda’s NSSF invested $50 million for a 30% stake.

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Zimbabwe’s RTG to turn $5.6 million Cape Town property into a global hotel

Town hotel plans put a $5.6 million property on track for a global brand and expansion beyond Zimbabwe.

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South African café chain Bootlegger plans 16 new stores in rapid rollout

Bootlegger Coffee Company plans to open 16 new stores across South Africa over the next two months as it accelerates its nationwide expansion.

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