Atterbury Property Holdings has launched a new unlisted growth fund that will be the investment vehicle for the development company’s assets in SA, Namibia and Mauritius.

Rapid urbanisation, population growth and an undersupply of formal retail space continue to drive growth in the retail sector across Sub-Saharan Africa.

South African investor interest in Mauritius has grown strongly over recent years, from individuals taking up incentivised properties as well as from big business.