Africa Business, Author at AfricaBusiness.com

13Jan

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Africa Travel, Uganda News

15 Things to Do on a Safari in Uganda

Uganda is a land locked country found in East Africa. It’s bordered by Kenya in East, Tanzania in the south, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the west and Sudan in the north. The country is gifted with amazing wildlife, relief, drainage and interesting culture among others. The fact that Uganda has a lot to offer, it justifies the fact that there are a number of different trips to be enjoyed. Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Impenetrable National Park hosts a variety of mountain Gorillas with currently 18 habituated groups and others which are not yet habituated. For that case, the park conducts Gorilla trekking on daily basis making it the most expensive and attractive tourist activity in Uganda. The cost of Uganda Gorilla permit currently cost US$600 but starting from 1st July 2020, it ...

14Dec

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Interview, Real Estate, South Africa News

Outlook for Cape Town property landscape – Where to invest

“As we end 2019, and reflect on some of the highlights, it’s heartening to note that banks were lending up to 105% and aggressively competing for business – to this end the sentiment was that this was a bullish move by the banks and likely to have been based on a sense that the market had bottomed out and that there is confidence in a market comeback in the future,” says Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Christie’s International Real Estate. “The repo rate was decreased and remained there, which we in the industry welcomed,” he adds. Greeff says that sentiment improved post election, and adds that Greeff Christie’s International Real Estate experienced a significant uptick in buyer activity. “Currently there is a noticeable increase in buyer interest and this has been the case following the Rugby...

Different Accommodation Options in Tanzania

13Dec

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Africa Travel, Tanzania News

Different Accommodation Options in Tanzania

Tanzania conjures images of unique outdoor adventures and intimacy with nature’s finest. With so many places to see and things to do, it’s not surprising that this amazing country continues to dazzle travelers from all over the world year after year. And don't worry about accommodation either, as the country is lined with options that cater to just about anyone -- from the casual backpacker to those accustomed to something more luxurious. With that said, here’s a tour of some of Tanzania's finest accommodation options: Hostels Tanzania easily appeals to budget travelers with its assortment of cheap hostels that offer affordable accommodation along with food, laundry, and other services. From here, you can go on day safari tours, snorkel in the Indian Ocean or even arrange a hike up Africa...

Zebra Study: Record Number of Enterprises Becoming “Intelligent” with Growing IoT Investments

5Dec

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Tech

Zebra Study: Record Number of Enterprises Becoming “Intelligent” with Growing IoT Investments

Security remains a top priority as more enterprises start to scale IoT solutions company-wide Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), an innovator at the edge of the enterprise with solutions and partners that enable businesses to gain a performance edge, announced in October the results of its third annual “Intelligent Enterprise Index” which indicates a record 61 percent of enterprises worldwide are on the path to becoming “intelligent,” compared to only 49 percent in 2018. This global survey analyzes the extent to which companies connect the physical and digital worlds to drive innovation through real-time guidance, data-powered environments and collaborative mobile workflows. Their “Intelligent Enterprise” Index scores are calculated using 11 criteria that include Internet of T...

Introducing 180 Lounger – Cape Town’s Trendiest New Rooftop Venue

11Nov

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Africa Travel, South Africa News

Introducing 180 Lounger – Cape Town’s Trendiest New Rooftop Venue

Nestled in an office park in Cape Town’s bustling Bree Street, 180 Lounger is a rooftop venue that is set to change the game when it comes to rooftop events in the Mother City. Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. It has gorgeous views of Table Mountain and the ocean and its eclectic approach to food, lifestyle, design, entertainment and culture has made it one of the most popular destinations in the world. 180 Lounger, however, is one of the few rooftop venues around the city can encapsulate all the views Cape Town has to offer. Having only opened its doors in 2018, 180 Lounger offers a unique customer experience with a variety of facets to its business. First and foremostly, 180 Lounger is a versatile rooftop venue offering an indoor space and outdoor terrace both wi...

28Oct

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Africa Travel, Botswana News, Cape Verde News, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya News, Nigeria News, Rwanda News, South Africa News, Tanzania News, Zambia News, Zanzibar

Hotel Development Industry in Africa

Introduction The development of a country partly depends on the expansion of their hotel and tourism industry. Africa is facing a tough time economically and they are trying their best to fight back this economic crisis. They focus on the hotel management sector and try to develop this industry. A hotel is not only a place of accommodation, it is always more than this. Building a hotel means creating opportunities for new jobs and it boosts the regional economic activity in general. History The history of African hotel industry is not very old. It was started back in 1960 with the declaration of their independence. However, the development of hotel industry comes to a standstill due to the lack of investment. Another reason behind this standstill is the investors moved ...

How Industry 4.0 tools can aid property development

28Oct

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Real Estate, South Africa News

How Industry 4.0 tools can aid property development

The property sector has a great knack for changing with the times. When the internet boomed almost twenty years ago, property development companies quickly integrated it into their services. We have evolved and are thriving in this digital space. Auctioneering, in particular, has seen vast changes online, from merely posting properties up for auction to platforms such as our new Broll Auctions Online Platform that we launched earlier this year, whereby bids can take place in real-time. Today, we are facing different beasts, that of artificial intelligence, big data automation, virtual reality and the Internet of Things. And we would be wise to integrate these emerging technologies sooner rather than later. Just how these technologies will change property auctioneering is uncertain. But it...

About Ethiopia: History, Activities, Best time to visit

1Oct

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Africa Travel, Ethiopia News

About Ethiopia: History, Activities, Best time to visit

Ethiopia is proud of the fact that it was never colonised. Mussolini and Italy briefly attempted in 1935, attacking from Eritrea, but to no avail. It is a vast country with many natural highlights including the Simien Mountains in the North, the source of the Blue Nile, and the Danakil Desert in the North East, consistently one of the hottest places on earth. It has wildlife unique to the region, remote tribes that maintain their old traditions and ancient churches bearing witness to the importance of religion to people over time. But apart from its many tourist sites, how is Ethiopia to travel in as a country? Well here is an introduction to some of the important things you need to know when visiting this beautiful country. Location Ethiopia is a huge landlocked country of over 1 million ...

Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world

1Oct

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Africa Travel

Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world

Jumia launches the 3rd edition of the Hospitality Report Africa, shows travel & tourism contributed 8.5% to the continent’s GDP in 2018 Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa's economy, contributing 8.5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion. According to the 2019 Jumia Hospitality Report Africa, this growth record placed the continent as the second-fastest growing tourism region in the world, with a growth rate of 5.6% after Asia Pacific and against a 3.9% global average growth rate. “Our focus is to continue showcasing Africa as a continent full of beauty and opportunity. Through this report, we want to help draw attention to the vast potential of the tourism industry, that we believe is an untapped lever of economic growth,” said Jumia’s Head ...

Mixed-use is the key to funding hotel development in Africa

16Sep

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Africa Travel, Real Estate

Mixed-use is the key to funding hotel development in Africa

A new report from JLL, the world’s largest professional services firm specialising in real estate, has revealed that people seeking to finance a new hotel project in Africa will be much more successful if their hotel is part of a mixed-use development. JLL’s research into global property transactions reveals that in the first half of 2019, there was a 42% increase in the value of mixed-use property transactions, whereas there was a decline in other sectors, with Office down 4%, Industrial down 6%, Retail down 20%, Hotel down 18% and alternatives down 40%. Xander Nijnens, Executive Vice-President, JLL Sub-Saharan Africa, explains that the trend is driven by lenders’ approach to risk. He said: “Diversifying risk by including alternative types of property, commercial, retail, hotel and bran...