insert_link World Raising revenue from land: what African cities might learn from Hong Kong’s unique land-lease system By Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Toronto Land prices across many African cities are soaring. This is because land is a city’s key asset. As urbanisation progresses, demand for land will rise, and therefore so will land prices, because the supply of land in cities is limited. Investments in public infrastructure, and zoning regulations that convert land to alternative uses, will also boost land value. In fact, […] todayAugust 12, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Fitch Ratings Rates Namibia’s Development Bank as Outlook Stable Opinion Piece, By Josef Kefas Sheehama Fitch Ratings has affirmed DBN's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at 'BB-' and it’s National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+. These credit ratings cover the widest range of credit risk factors and have no limitations. The Namibian Development Bank (DBN) is the country's flagship and largest policy bank, contributing to economic and social development. Its strategy is in line with national development […] todayMarch 26, 2024 22
