AGP Executive Report

Energy Infrastructure: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel and aiming to move 20–30 bcm of gas annually into Mediterranean export routes. Construction Safety & Regulation: South Africa’s Institute of Building Inspectors has deployed 248 newly trained inspectors to strengthen municipal oversight after deadly building collapses, including Ormonde and Doornkop. Sustainable Real Estate Performance: South Africa’s green-certified prime and A-grade office buildings outperformed non-certified peers by 28.2% over the decade, according to the 2025 MSCI Green Annual Property Index. Housing for Displacement: Katsina’s Radda inaugurated 152 IDP housing units in Jibia LGA under a UNDP-backed facility, adding solar power, clinics, markets and livelihood support. Tax & Property-Adjacent Compliance: Kenya’s KRA will start real-time monitoring of transactions from July 1, 2026 via integrated digital tax systems, e-invoicing and e-customs. Disaster Response & Livelihoods: Uganda and Ethiopia’s DREAMS refugee-host livelihood programme improved consumption, savings and assets, including housing improvements, showing a scalable model under funding pressure. Aviation & Site Risk: Nigeria’s NCAA suspended an operator after a US-registered jet landed on an unfinished road near Asaba and departed without clearance, prompting a records review.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the 4,128-km Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline linking Nigeria through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel, targeting 20–30 bcm of annual gas flows and using existing corridors to speed delivery. Urban Housing Policy: UN-backed push urges governments to regulate Africa’s housing markets, aiming to curb distortions that leave residents exposed to poor planning and affordability shocks. Kenya Housing & Infrastructure Disputes: Kenya’s housing levy debate resurfaces as the State seeks control of the market, while a Lebanese firm renews its Sh10.6bn claim against Kenya Pipeline Company over unpaid contract dues—another reminder that infrastructure delivery can stall in court. South Africa City Finance & Property: Johannesburg’s freefall narrative grows sharper: falling property values, rising rates, collapsing services, and Treasury pressure over an unfunded budget threaten investor confidence. Land, Safety & Livability: Nairobi’s Nairobi Animal Orphanage is set for relocation and expansion inside Nairobi National Park, reflecting intensifying human-wildlife conflict pressures on urban land use. Governance Risk: South Africa’s FATF review faces new strain as Madlanga Commission allegations raise concerns about law enforcement effectiveness and organised crime infiltration.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, reviving a 4,128km export corridor meant to move Nigerian gas via Niger into Mediterranean routes feeding Europe. Urban Property Enforcement: Johannesburg says foreign-owned businesses are occupying prime inner-city spaces illegally, with unpaid rent and suspected irregular allocations costing JOSHCO millions—prompting tighter inspections of city-owned buildings. Housing Finance Push: Nigeria’s affordable housing drive is reported to have reached 1,859 families through N128bn in MOFI housing loans, as the government continues expanding mortgage access. Construction & Governance Integrity: South Africa’s Public Works minister says a ghost employee audit found about 60 alleged “EPWP abuse” cases, with disciplinary and legal action to follow. Kenya School Safety: Kenya plans to restructure the school calendar from next year after unrest linked to boarding conditions and exam stress, following deadly school fires. Kenya Ebola Backlash: Protests against a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya continue despite court orders, with tear gas used and deaths reported. Liberia Flood Risk: Residents in Monrovia blame a newly built road for severe flooding due to missing drainage, urging urgent government intervention. Fisheries Cooperation: Morocco and Liberia move toward a fisheries agreement after talks on safety at sea, training, value addition, and landing-site development.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s segment of the $13bn Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel and onward to Mediterranean export routes, with the full line targeting 20–30 bcm annually. Housing & Land Use Pressure: In Cape Town, residents in Pinelands are mobilising against a large mixed-use plan at the King David Mowbray Golf Precinct, warning it could overwhelm municipal infrastructure and dilute community assets. Retail Property Shift (SA): Gauteng’s malls and superregional centres led first-quarter 2026 retail trading-density growth, signalling stronger performance for bigger destination formats despite consumer strain. Ebola Update (DRC): Congo’s Ebola outbreak has risen to 101 deaths in 550 cases as conflict and attacks on health workers slow response. Governance & Public Finance (Nigeria): Senate leadership says it will push a constitutional amendment for a single six-year term for presidents and governors, while also challenging RMAFC to publish lawmakers’ pay and benefits. Energy Transition (SA): Tiger Brands says seven factories are now generating solar power under its decarbonisation roadmap.

Housing Innovation Push: Nigeria’s Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) will debut an Innovation Hub in Abuja (July 13–18) to spotlight smart construction, modular housing, green tech and PropTech as the continent tackles its housing deficit. Pipeline Infrastructure: Algeria’s SONATRACH has broken ground on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, reviving the $13bn corridor to move Nigerian gas via Niger to Europe, with the full line targeting 20–30 bcm annually. Land, Finance & Capital Markets: Zanzibar plans a local stock exchange and investment bank to unlock long-term funding for tourism, infrastructure, fisheries and manufacturing. Property Enforcement & Safety: South Africa’s Cape Town faces opposition to Equinix data-centre plans, while India’s MCD crackdown (included in the week’s coverage) shows how illegal construction and weak compliance keep driving demolitions and safety risks. Security Pressure on Development: Nigeria’s House of Reps demands a tougher banditry plan to secure schools and places of worship, as insecurity continues to disrupt communities and property. Public Works Accountability: Delta State’s Okotie-Eboh Grammar School project (N174.7m) is flagged for missing works, with calls for ICPC investigation. Health & Risk to Communities: Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 100 deaths as conflict slows response, underscoring how instability can derail essential services and infrastructure delivery. Flood-Resilient Housing: In Kenya’s Nyando, flood-proof toilets and homes are restoring safety and dignity after repeated washaways.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, reviving a major export corridor to move Nigerian gas through Niger into Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel for onward Mediterranean supply to Europe. Energy Infrastructure (Mozambique): Technip Energies won a major Coral Norte FLNG contract for Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin, adding to the region’s push to monetize offshore gas. Power & Ports (Nigeria): TCN handed over the Kainji switchyard bays site to Mainstream Energy Solutions to boost grid evacuation by an extra 220MW. Housing & Regulation (South Africa): The Western Cape Property Development Forum says NHBRC reform efforts are gaining momentum after complaints about slow, unpredictable approvals and inefficient inspections. Property Market (South Africa): Agents report more 25–40-year-olds renting instead of buying due to bond affordability, while buyers increasingly treat property as an investment. Water Governance (Johannesburg): A report highlights Johannesburg’s R650m water-tanker spend with limited public transparency on who supplies and how tenders are awarded. LNG at Ngqura (South Africa): A regasification terminal deal at Port of Ngqura is framed as a potential anchor for gas-to-power capacity in the Coega SEZ. Developer News (Nigeria): 7-Fifteen Capital launched its Ikoyi office and highlighted its Zuri Residences project.

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Revival: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the 4,128km Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria–Niger–Algeria and targeting 20–30 bcm of annual gas exports to Europe. Data Centre Water/Power Scrutiny: South Africa’s Housing Assembly and UK group Foxglove object to Equinix’s planned Cape Town data centres, demanding full disclosure of water, power and environmental impacts before approval. Mixed-Use City Push: Albaddad Holding launched its $1.9bn New Botswana City in Gaborone, a 1.24m sq m mixed-use plan with 51 residential towers and multiple hotels and commercial complexes. Construction Safety & Flood Risk: A heavy downpour triggered the collapse of an eight-shop commercial building in Anambra’s Ikenga Ogidi, with residents blaming drainage and erosion and calling for stricter building enforcement. Ebola Politics Meets Infrastructure: Kenya faces protests over a US-funded Ebola isolation ward, with court action halting construction while the government continues backing the deal. Security & Property: Oyo demolished a bungalow allegedly used as a kidnappers’ hideout tied to the Adelabu sister abduction case. Business Rescue Pressure (SA): South Africa’s turnaround sector warns corporate distress is rising, citing a surge in business rescue filings. Critical Minerals Link: ReElement Technologies was invited to the US Chamber of Commerce’s Critical Minerals Summit, with a focus on stabilising supply chains. Housing Finance Signal (Nigeria): A report says a mortgage intervention is unlocking long-term housing credit for 1,859 Nigerians.

Cape Town Politics & Urban Development: GOOD has named Brett Herron as its Mayor of Cape Town candidate for LGE2026, with the party’s leadership framing him as a practical, delivery-focused urban developer. Nigeria Security & Social Stability: The South-West Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) urged a security state of emergency and faster state police rollout as kidnappings and banditry intensify, while Nigeria Police confirmed the safe rescue of abducted Oyo mother and twin sons. Kenya Wildlife & Land Use: Kenya Wildlife Service translocated elephants from Meru Rhino Sanctuary and Rapsu after repeated fence breaches and farm crop damage, highlighting the pressure wildlife faces near expanding land use. Housing Finance & Homeownership: Nigeria’s MRIEF mortgage programme reportedly disbursed N128bn for long-term mortgages to 1,859 families, with fixed-rate terms and equity contributions aimed at unlocking access to housing credit. South Africa Retail & Property Demand: Sapoa data shows destination malls still dominate discretionary spend, even as trading density growth converges across centre types. Cape Town Land-Use Fight: Pinelands groups oppose a King David Mowbray precinct plan for about 6,700 homes, warning of infrastructure strain and loss of recreation space. Infrastructure Delivery Watch: Nigeria’s Works Minister David Umahi warned contractors will be delisted if they refuse to mobilise without advance payments, as inspections continue on the Mararaba–Keffi road corridor. Green Economy Jobs: South Africa’s Atlantis SEZ says it has attracted over R3bn in investment and created 800+ jobs since 2020, as it pushes renewable and advanced manufacturing localisation. Real Estate Market Risk: A Nigerian real estate industry voice flagged liquidity pressures as a key threat, noting capital is often tied up for long periods.

Security & Land Use: Nigerian troops in Sokoto foiled bandits’ attack and rescued two kidnapped farmers, while separate operations in Kaduna/Plateau reported rescues and thwarted abductions—another reminder that insecurity directly disrupts rural livelihoods and property safety. Infrastructure & Property Value: Nigeria’s FG flagged off the N1.245trn Gombe–Biu highway dualisation, a major corridor upgrade likely to unlock trade, access, and land value in the Northeast. Housing & Energy Efficiency: Ekiti’s Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort says its solar investment cut energy costs by over N513m, showing how renewables can improve operating margins for tourism and real estate assets. Urban Development: Zanzibar attracted $50m in real estate investment as Floton unveiled three projects, reinforcing East Africa’s coastal development momentum. Cross-border Tensions: South Africa–Ghana relations strained after xenophobic violence and emergency repatriations, with knock-on effects for migrant workers and businesses tied to the built environment. Environment & Land Conflicts: Chad’s farmer-herder clash turned deadly, with homes burned—highlighting how weak land boundaries and shrinking arable space fuel property destruction.

Infrastructure & Housing Finance (Nigeria): Minister of Works David Umahi inspected the Mararaba–Keffi Road and said CCTV, solar streetlights and observation points will be added as a pilot for highway security, with commissioning after outstanding observations and calls for release of approved contractor payments. Regional Development (Mozambique): China–Mozambique cooperation marked progress on major works including the Maputo–Katembe Bridge and expanded water supply, plus household sanitation upgrades in Tete. Energy/Investment Partnerships (France–Africa): Macron announced a €23bn Africa-focused investment package aimed at energy, agriculture, digital, industry and maritime sectors, targeting up to 250,000 jobs. Transport Demand (Tanzania): Port of Dar es Salaam cargo volumes are up sharply, driving demand for thousands of heavy-duty trucks annually as local assemblers scale output. Public Health & Funding Link (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe plans new cancer radiotherapy equipment funded via the sugar content tax, with installation underway at Mpilo and Parirenyatwa. Governance & Trust (Kenya): Protests are framed around rising taxes and low public trust, with housing levy and other deductions spotlighted as pressure points. Security & Displacement (South Africa/Ghana): Ghana received a second batch of 345 evacuees from South Africa amid xenophobic violence, following earlier repatriations.

Urban Redevelopment: Morocco’s World Cup-era makeover is erasing thousands of homes in Casablanca and Rabat, with 16,000 Casablanca houses and 2,500 shops reportedly slated for demolition to make way for major boulevards and new transport and commercial projects. Infrastructure & Connectivity: Nigeria’s Gombe–Biu highway reconstruction and dualisation (125km, ₦1.245trn) is officially flagged off, with backers saying it will boost trade and security across the North-East. Energy Trade: Algeria has started work on its stretch of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria and Niger to Algeria’s export hubs for up to 30 bcm/year into Europe. Real Estate Finance/Assets: Kenya’s Sasini has cancelled the planned sale of its Gulmarg coffee estate in Kiambu after the buyer missed contractual obligations, returning the asset to operations. Housing/Property Rights: Ethiopia’s EEP CEO says the country is pushing renewable power exports and regional grid links, including efforts to sell power to Tanzania. Legal/Policy Pressure: Nigeria’s EFCC bail conditions for ex-Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai are under renewed attack as “impossible,” with calls for review.

HIV Prevention & Health Infrastructure: South Africa officially launched the twice-yearly Lenacapavir rollout in Mpumalanga, aiming to reach about 3 million people by 2027 with $69m support from the Global Fund and CIFF. Major Construction & Sports Tourism: Morocco is pushing ahead with the Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca, reported ~30% complete and on track for end-2027, while the Dakhla Atlantique port passed 60% completion and is set for 2028 finish with operations in 2029. Ports, Industry & Regional Trade: The Dakhla Atlantique project includes a 1,650-hectare industrial and logistics platform meant to anchor growth for the Atlantic initiative. Housing Finance & Urban Development: Shelter Afrique will hold its 45th AGM in Rabat (09–11 June) focused on financing inclusive, green, resilient cities and affordable housing. Infrastructure Finance: Africa Finance Corporation raised a record $2bn syndicated loan to scale investments in critical sectors. Energy & LNG: Eskom signed a Heads of Agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal for LNG infrastructure tied to its Richards Bay gas-to-power project. Real Estate & Wealth Trends: Reports highlight rising property buying by Africa’s ultra-wealthy as a wealth-preservation move. Governance & Land/Construction Oversight: Kenya’s Nairobi court reserved ruling on bail in the Blessing CEO fraud case, while separate reporting flags ongoing scrutiny around major projects and public oversight.

Capital Markets & Housing Finance: Growthpoint Properties pulled off a record-low pricing R1.8bn oversubscribed senior unsecured bond issue, signaling strong investor appetite for South African real estate credit. Security & Urban Development: Nigeria’s private security operators are pushing for tighter government collaboration ahead of the National Private Security Conference, a reminder that safer cities underpin property and construction activity. Infrastructure for Growth: Ghana’s US Embassy donated heavy-duty trucks to boost the Ghana Armed Forces’ engineering and humanitarian response capacity—supporting roads, equipment transport and disaster recovery. Construction & Industry: Zimbabwe and Zambia launched a Lake Kariba boundary pilot using floating buoys to cut arrests and vessel seizures, while Shuntai signed a deal with China’s CBMI for a Zvishavane cement expansion—both tied to livelihoods and building demand. Climate-Resilient Built Environment: A Zimbabwe green-building push highlights the need to embed building emissions and waste into climate bills and NDCs. Local Governance & Services: eThekwini amended its indigent policy for 2026/27, aiming to streamline access to prepayment electricity meters and water flow limiters. Real Estate Adjacent Planning: Kenya’s Green Belt Movement opposed plans to carve Imenti Forest for a state lodge, airstrip and golf course, warning of environmental safeguards being undermined. Project Pipeline Watch: CapeTrainx’s proposed rail link from Cape Town airport to key destinations is gaining attention, though formal involvement by key agencies remains unclear.

Assault and governance pressure in South Africa: The ANC reiterated expectations for leaders’ conduct after a Free State mayor faced common assault charges over alleged attacks on her driver, while the party also flagged delays in Free State municipal reconfigurations tied to resistance from some leaders. Kenya business slowdown: Kenya’s private sector activity deteriorated sharply in May, with rising inflation and costs squeezing demand and triggering the fastest new-order decline in months. Industrial real estate in South Africa: Improvon broke ground on a 30,054 sqm build-to-suit manufacturing facility for Cranbrook Flavours at Lordsview Industrial Park, targeting April 2027 completion under a 10-year lease. Maritime and infrastructure investment: SAFEEN Drydocks secured $354m in vessel construction contracts, including major work supporting Nigeria’s Oilbank Logistics Services. Digital sovereignty push: Zimbabwe proposed a five-point plan at an eLearning Africa meeting in Accra to reduce reliance on foreign digital learning platforms, backing local data centers and AI development. Forest and land-use concerns in Kenya: The Green Belt Movement warned that proposed developments tied to the Horn of Africa Gateway road could use 2.75 hectares of Imenti Forest, raising water and ecosystem risks. Ghana ship repair push: A UK-Ghana Growth Partnership backs a Takoradi floating dock and ship repair cluster, aiming to make the Gulf of Guinea a dry-docking destination while adding reforestation and AI strategy funding.

Anti-Corruption & Property Assets: Kenya’s EACC says it recovered Sh65.3m in cash, plus USD113,000, from Nairobi County Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo after a Syokimau raid, alongside title deeds, vehicle logs and land/approval documents—fueling a fresh unexplained-wealth probe. Mining & Land Use: DRC’s Ivanhoe Mines reports record May zinc-in-concentrate output at Kipushi (25,677t) and says second tailings storage facility works are over 90% complete, with first tailings expected from October. Energy Storage & Grid Buildout: Egypt’s EETC says AMEA Power has signed EPC contracts for 500MWh Horus and 1,000MWh Nefertiti BESS projects, adding to the country’s push for large-scale storage. Housing & Local Governance: Nigeria’s FG and UNDP begin validating a National Regional Development Policy (2026–2030), with South-West stakeholders demanding more autonomy, security funding and better infrastructure delivery. Infrastructure & Displacement: Uganda’s EACOP project affected persons in Lwengo/Rakai/Kyotera seek a retrial of a compensation/eviction case, arguing they were denied a fair hearing before compulsory acquisition orders. Health & Community Trust: WHO warns the DRC Ebola response is still behind spread, as insecurity and displacement complicate testing and contact tracing. Urban Development & Tourism: South Africa’s V&A Waterfront’s Quay 7 Superyacht Marina wins a Western Cape economy innovation award; the R230m project is due for completion in Oct 2026.

Housing & Urban Policy: UN-Habitat flags the housing crisis as worsening and points to backyard extensions as one practical fix, while an age-friendly cities debate highlights how design choices can lock older residents out of independence. Property Markets: South Africa’s property stocks show resilience despite higher rates, with investors still backing dividends, capital raises and dealmaking. Construction Safety & Accountability: Delhi’s Malviya Nagar hotel fire that killed 21 (including foreign nationals) is now tied to alleged safety lapses like missing fire approvals and blocked exits; the hotel owner has been arrested as investigations continue. Energy & Infrastructure: Algeria begins construction on its Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline section, a 4,128-km project to move Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger. Finance & Housing Access: Nigeria’s MREIF is credited with delivering ₦128bn mortgages to 1,859 families, as foreign capital inflows jump 84% to $10.37bn in Q1 2026. Land & Governance: Namibia’s Land Bill faces pushback over power concentration and gaps around urban land and housing delivery. Security & Migration: South Africa sees renewed anti-migrant violence, with foreigners fleeing door-to-door threats and governments issuing travel warnings.