A report was recently prepared by New World Wealth in conjunction with AfrAsia Bank, in which Lagos city took the top position thanks to its big number of High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI). The total wealth held in the Lagos amounts to US$108 billion and major sectors in the city include basic ma…
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Africa Beats to the Rhythm of Polo Luxury
The beat of Africa was in full swing at the Cell C Inanda Africa Cup that took place at the weekend as teams representing Zimbabwe, Pan Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia and South Africa took part in the annual knockout polo championship. Inanda general manager Paul Oosthuizen said the cup had grown…
Why Luxury Brands Are Flooding the Kenyan Market
A growth in Kenya’s niche market amid rise in incomes and increasing expat community has lured many global shops in the East African State. While the most conspicuous entrants into the East African nation are supermarkets, top consumer brands in clothes, transport, food, banks and electroni…
3 South African Hotels Have Been Ranked Among the Best in the World
Travel magazine, Travel + Leisure, recently published the winners of its annual travel awards; the awards are based on surveys run among Travel + Leisure’s readership, highlighting where people had the best experiences while abroad and three South African hotels made the list. In the 2018 ranking…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Discover a Perfect Place to Build Your Best Body
Densely populated and in constant construction and betterment, the affluent Sea Point is home to many things: a host of cultures and nationalities, activewear as far as the eye can see as well as surreal views of the Atlantic Ocean ahead or Signal Hill and Lion’s Head behind. It’s no …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: For A Wholesome Luxury Safari Experience, Go Here!
Embarking on a safari is usually an experience most people may choose to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime. However, it’s precisely because safaris are such a big production that it’s always a good idea to indulge. There really isn’t a general fee for luxury safaris due to the varying locations, but a lot…
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel: History Repeats Itself with Modern Undertones & Luxury Finishes
There is an African proverb that says, “Better to aim at comfort than luxury.” It’s a beautiful and profound sentiment but what if luxury and comfort didn’t have to be mutually exclusive? I believe such a place exists. When confronted by the immensity of Belmond Mount Nels…
The Best South African Wines You Should Be Investing In
According to Knight Frank’s latest Luxury Index (KFLII), wine has finally overtaken collectable cars as the most popular luxury investment for the world’s super-rich. The value of the Knight Frank Fine Wine Icons Index rose by a 24% in the 12 months to the end of March 2017, while the HAGI Top In…