The Lagos State Government has confirmed that Nigeria’s housing deficit may reach 28 million units, a figure that exposes the scale of the infrastructure challenge facing West Africa’s most populou…
A South African student has completed a grueling 1,700-kilometer trek from Durban to Cape Town to highlight the continent's worsening housing shortage. This physical endurance test serves as a powe…
Vusi Mahlasela has returned to the stage in Mamelodi, using his voice to highlight the enduring economic struggles facing South Africa’s working class. The singer’s latest performance in the Pretor…
Ghana and Nigeria have formally demanded accountability from the South African government following a fresh wave of xenophobic violence in Johannesburg. The diplomatic pressure intensifies as Afric…
Property prices in Cape Town have surged to unprecedented heights, with the average cost of a home reaching a staggering 2.9 million rand (approximately $173,000). This sharp increase is straining …
Cape Town faces a daunting housing crisis, with over 440,000 applicants waiting for homes. The backlog highlights the challenges of urban development in African cities. This issue, affecting one of…
Homeowners in Natal are facing a housing crisis as property prices surge, driven by a booming real estate market that has outpaced affordability for many. The surge, which began in 2023, has seen m…
Angola has unveiled a new housing initiative aimed at addressing a severe shortage of affordable homes, with the government pledging to construct 100,000 units by 2025. The plan, announced by the M…
Nigeria’s younger generation is facing a stark reality: over a third of men aged 18 to 35 now live with their parents, a trend fueling concerns about economic mobility and long-term development. Th…
Nigeria's housing crisis has escalated, raising alarms among economists and policymakers about its impact on the country's economic growth. The issue, highlighted by the Kammer Institute, underscor…
Delhi's rapid urbanisation has led to a controversial phenomenon dubbed "Matchbox Life," where families live in cramped, high-rise apartments that have gone viral on social media. The trend, which …