African Housing Show 2024 To Celebrate Excellence Across 54 Award Categories

The Property Express Group, organisers of the African Housing Show, and the Ghana Property Awards have revealed nominees for the much-anticipatedAfrican Housing Show set to unfold on April 27 and 28 in the UK.

Across an impressive array of 54 award categories, the African Housing Show 2024 will shine a spotlight on the diverse talent and pioneering initiatives within the African housing sector.

From recognising green developers to applauding innovative proptech solutions, each category underscores a commitment to excellence and positive change.

Nominees in categories such as “Building Green Developers in Africa” showcase a steadfast dedication to eco-friendly construction practices, while “Driving Sustainable Development in North Africa” highlights companies at the forefront of community enhancement and sustainable growth. Visionary firms in “Innovative Proptech Solutions” are revolutionizing real estate transactions, while “Leading African Construction Service Providers” set new standards in efficiency and quality.

These categories span a wide array of sectors, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and transformative projects that are reshaping the landscape of housing infrastructure across Africa.

The African Housing Show 2024 is anchored in the principles of sustainability, affordability, and the delivery of top-tier housing.

With a firm dedication to catalysing positive change in African housing infrastructure, this event embodies a collective mission towards a brighter future for all.

The highly anticipated two-day event is a celebration of innovation, steadfast commitment, and unparalleled excellence in housing development across the continent.
With the countdown to the awards night underway, anticipation is mounting for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the collective effort to create better housing solutions for all Africans.

Let’s delve into a brief overview of some of the categories and shortlisted companies:

Sustainable Development and Green Initiatives:
Building Green Developers in Africa: Nominees such as Kigali Heights Development Company, Balwin Properties, and Garden City are leading the charge in adopting environmentally friendly construction practices, setting a new standard for sustainable development.

Driving Sustainable Development in North Africa: Companies like Emaar Misr, Imkan, and L’art De Vivre are spearheading sustainable community development initiatives, showcasing a commitment to eco-conscious urban planning and construction.

Exemplary Sustainable Property Developers in East Africa: Centum Real Estate and Cytonn Real Estate stand out for their innovative approaches to sustainable property development, demonstrating a dedication to environmental responsibility and resource efficiency.

Innovative Technology and Proptech:
Proptech Pioneers and Real Estate Visionaries: Visionary companies like Nawy and E Wells Realty are revolutionizing the real estate landscape with cutting-edge technology solutions, enhancing the property browsing experience, and driving efficiency in the industry.

Leading African Construction Service Providers: Giants such as Group Five Construction, Arab Contractors, and Bouygues Construction are harnessing advanced technology and practices to deliver high-quality construction projects, pushing the boundaries of innovation in the field.

Real Estate Brokerage and Management:
Up & Coming Property Management/Brokerage Firm 2024: Nominees including Nawy, E Wells Realty, and Sujimoto Construction represent the future of real estate brokerage firms, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to the industry.

Trailblazing Real Estate Brokers: Individuals such as Winnie Baita, Michael Osei Atiemo, and Olayiwola (Gbenga) Sherif are redefining excellence in real estate brokerage with their expertise and dedication, setting new benchmarks for professionalism and customer service

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Infrastructure Development and Investment:
Impactful Investment Projects in Africa: Initiatives like the Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power Project and the Olam Livelihood Charter are driving positive economic growth across the continent through strategic investments, fostering job creation and community development

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Transformative Green Infrastructure Projects: Projects such as the Noor Solar Power Complex and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam are not only addressing critical infrastructure needs but also promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship, showcasing the transformative potential of green infrastructure initiatives.

With the countdown to the awards night underway, anticipation is mounting for what promises to be an unforgettable celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the collective effort to create better housing solutions for all Africans.

Below are the Short Listed Companies

SHORT LISTED COMPANIES / CATEGORIES

Building Green Developers In Africa

Kigali Heights Development Company
Balwin Properties
Garden City

Driving Sustainable Development:Showcase of Top Three Developers in North Africa

Emaar Misr
Imkan
L’art De Vivre

Examplary Sustainable Property Developers In East Africa

Centum Real Estate
Cytonn Real Estate

Proptech Pioneers And Real Estate Visionaries: Shaping Africa’s Landscape In 2024

Nawy: Revolutionizing Property Browsing
E Wells Realty: Ghana’s Rising Star In Real Estate
G4S
Securitas
Fidelity ADT

Leading African Construction Service Providers

Group Five Construction
Arab Contractors
Bouygues Construction

Exploring the Leading African Paint Companies

Kansai Plascon Africa Limited
Dura Paints
CAP Plc

Three leading Green Developers

Green Building Africa
Ecolife Congo
GreenTec Capital Partners

Up & Coming Property Mgt/Brokerage Firm 2024

Nawy: Revolutionizing Property Browsing
E Wells Realty
Sujimoto Construction

Indigenous Innovators in African Electronics Manufacturing

Nasco Group
Skyrun Appliances
CZ Electronics

Trailblazing Real Estate Brokers

Winnie Baita
Michael Osei Atiemo
Olayiwola (Gbenga) Sherif

Exploring Africa’s Top Three Luxury Real Estate Brokers

Pam Golding Properties
Seeff Properties
Jawitz Properties

Top Mortgage Banks in Africa

Standard Bank Group
First National Bank (FNB)
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank)

Innovative Sanitary Ware Products in Africa

Vaal Sanitaryware
Kwikot
CTM (Ceramic Tile Market)

Emerging Innovative Real Estate Brokers

Lamudi Nigeria
PropertyPro.ng (formerly ToLet.com.ng)
3.Pam Golding Properties

Trailblazers in Mortgage Finance In Africa

Kojo Addo-Kufuor – Pioneering Mortgage Specialist
Sumayya Ismail – Visionary Leadership at Nedbank
Madu Hamman – Restructuring and Growth in Nigerian Mortgage Banking

Leading African Residential Developers Middle Income – Luxurious

Emaar Properties
Rendeavour
Landmark Africa

Leading Mortgage Firms in Africa

Ghana Home Loans
Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC)
Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC)

Leading Real Estate Investors in Africa

Rendeavour
Actis
Centum Real Estate

Valuation & Estate Surveyors in Africa

Biam Mic-Jude
Stephen Ola Jagun
Assumpta Jebichii

Affordable Housing Developers in Africa

GulfCap Real Estate
African Housing and Infrastructure Fund (AHIF)
Empowa

Developers Redefining Upper-Income Luxury Living

Pam Golding Properties
The First Group
Mabani Holdings

Best Residential Sustainable Developer – Mass & Social Housing

Lahagu Housing Project
Knightsbridge Project

Best African Residential Developer 2024 – Luxury Homes

Emaar Properties
Rendeavour
Landmark Africa

Commercial Developers Shaping Sustainable Mixed-Use Facilities

Atterbury Property Holdings
Growthpoint Properties
Rendeavour

Upcoming Recycle Projects in Africa

Masinga Plastic Recycling Initiative
PETCO Recycling Initiative
Lagos Waste-to-Energy Facility

Leading Riverfront Developers in Africa

Eko Atlantic City
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Orascom Development

Green Social Infrastructure Developers in Africa

GreenCape
African Renewable Energy Distributor (ARED)
Uhusiano Capital

Best Green Residential Developer – Middle-Income Homes 2024

Balwin Properties
Legaro Property Development
Green Opal Properties

Empowering Women in Hospitality

Debbie-Lee Cockrell, GM, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa
Mrs. Freda Antwim, CEO of Jofel Catering Service
Patience Masebe, GM, Bon Hotel Rustenburg

Impactful Investment Projects in Africa

Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project
Lake Turkana Wind Power
Olam Livelihood Charter (OLC)

Leading Green Residential Developer Luxury Homes in Africa

Steyn City
Marrakech Golf City
Waterfall Estate

Leading Green Commercial Developers – Retail & Business Park

Shoprite Holdings Limited
Massmart Holdings
Pick n Pay

Land Restoration Projects in Africa

Great Green Wall Initiative
Makira Forest Landscape Restoration Project
Eden Foundation Goualougo Triangle Restoration Project

Land Afforestation Projects in Africa

Great Green Wall Initiative
Forest Landscape Restoration Program (FLR)
Plant a Million Trees Campaign

African Green Commercial Developers– Office & Business Development

Eris Property Group
Growthpoint Properties
Balwin Properties

Best Country Real Estate Development Africa 2024

Eko Atlantic City
Vision City
Waterfall City

Green Railway Design Projects in Africa

Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway
LAPSSET
WARIP

River Restoration Projects in Africa

Senegal River Basin Restoration Project
Nile Basin Initiative
Orange-Senqu River Commission Restoration Program

Transformative Green Infrastructure Projects in Africa

Noor Solar Power Complex
2. Lake Turkana Wind Power
3. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Green Airport Construction Projects in Africa
1. King Shaka Airport
2. Kigali International Airport
3. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Innovative Leisure Developments Shaping Africa’s Tourism Landscape
1. Sun City
2. Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

ROYAL MANSOUR MARRAKECH

ICT Projects Driving Technological Transformation in Africa
1. One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Initiative
2. M-Pesa – Mobile Payment System
3. Smart Water Grid Project

Prominent Solar Design Projects in Africa