API Summit: Breaking ground on accelerating African hotel builds
September 15 2026 08:40 This is a guest article for Attacq CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA While banks, DFIs and private equity are funding hotels and lodges across the continent, realising Africa’s full hotel development pipeline will require an estimated US$10bn of new development investment per year. Closing the gap between a funded deal and an […]
Another Brick in the Wall – API Summit 2026
September 11 2026 12:30 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Welcome to the latest episode of the Another Brick in the Wall podcast. This episode includes a discussion about the 17th African Property Investment (API) Summit which will take place next week. The essential convention will be hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on September […]
API Summit 2026’s Hospitality Forum brings top real estate talent together
September 10 2026 11:30 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA Hotels, corporate accommodation and other hospitality markets across many of Africa’s key markets are attracting not only interest from some of the world’s most sophisticated real estate investors but are also receiving their capital. As numerous property owners look to sell properties and related businesses after holding […]
First Multifamily Forum in API Summit’s 17-year history signals the sector’s arrival
August 18 2026 16:40 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA In South Africa, stabilised multifamily real estate portfolios are posting occupancies above 95%. Yet, across Africa, the upside offered by the surging asset class has barely been tapped by institutional investors. On 18 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the API Summit’s inaugural Multifamily Forum […]
SAPOA Welcomes Richard Quest as MC for its 60th Annual Convention
August 14 2026 14:30 The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) has announced that international journalist, CNN International anchor andbusiness editor Richard Quest will serve as a speaker for the SAPOA 60th Annual Convention, strengthening the event’s reputation as among Africa’s leading commercial property events. “Recognised globally for his incisive business reporting, engaging interview style […]
A Decade of Distinction: Enter the 10th Annual API Awards
July 18 2026 15:30 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA The Africa Property Investment (API) Awards , the continent’s prestigious peer-to-peer recognition of real estate – celebrates its 10th edition this year, inviting professionals from across the continent to put their finest work forward. The awards will be a centrepiece of the 17th annual API Summit, taking […]
Mall of Thembisa brings the Fifa World Cup to local fans
June 11 2026 14:45 GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA In celebration of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, the Mall of Thembisa hosted the first of its kind opening match fan park on Thursday 11 June. While fan parks themselves are not a new concept, this is the first time one has been hosted within a township retail […]
Reside Awards 2026 celebrates South Africa’s Residential Property Pioneers
June 5 2026 22:25 SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA The pinnacle of excellence in South African residential property was celebrated on May 21 2026 as the Reside Awards 2026 named its winners at a ceremony held at Sandton Convention Centre. Now in its fourth year, the Reside Awards have become the definitive benchmark for innovation, sustainability, and leadership across the residential […]
FM Expo a great success in 2026
June 5 2026 21:46 MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA The FM Expo and its affiliate expos were huge success this week. Held from June 2 to 4 at Gallagher Estate, the expo cemented its position as the best national event for the facilities management industry. The Montgomery Group acquired the expo in 2016 and has held top-end […]
SAPIN hosting ‘Young, Smart & Financially Literate’ youth event at Futurespace, Sandton
June 3 2026 13:30 JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA SAPIN Youth (SA Property Investors Network), in recognition of Youth Day in South Africa, will host a financially empowering Youth Event at Futurespace in Sandton, Gauteng. The event is designed for young adults, aged 18-35, seeking growth in their understanding of money management, career development, entrepreneurship and wealth […]