Real-estate investing in Africa and the transition from the mighty dollar

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Property pundit Kevin Teeroovengadum speaks about the dollarisation of African real estate assets, why he believes it’s important for the continent to transition to local currencies when investing in the sector; and, on the need for African countries to develop their own capital markets.
9 May 2022 English South Africa Investing · Business

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