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The opening of the Mövenpick Hotel Kigali this November marks a significant moment for Rwanda’s luxury hospitality sector. The comprehensive redevelopment of the former Hotel Umubano into a 124-key, five-star destination required a blend of international standards, local insight, and expert project management. Profica played a key role, serving as the Project Manager and FIDIC…

Turner & Townsend, the global professional services company, has announced its intention to acquire Profica, a Johannesburg head quartered consultancy specialising in real estate project management and construction solutions across Africa.  This strategic acquisition marks a significant step in Turner & Townsend’s growth on the continent, bringing together two highly complementary businesses to create Africa’s…

Lianie Minny, Sales & Solutions Manager for Workplace Solutions at Profica, takes us through a vision of the future office and how workplaces are evolving with AI as a ‘copilot.’ Imagine if your office could breathe. Not just circulate filtered air, but truly breathe like a forest – alive, responsive, and interconnected. For too long,…

As we celebrate 20 years of Profica in 2025, we reflect on a journey defined by innovation, excellence, a pioneering spirit, and a deep commitment to shaping the built environment in Africa. Over the past two decades, we’ve had the privilege of delivering transformative projects that not only meet our clients’ needs but also push…

For over fifteen years, construction solutions company Profica has championed sustainability and green building practices across the African continent. CEO Tim White says that construction project leaders have a responsibility to actively guide clients to incorporate more green practices in construction projects, demonstrating that sustainability and economic success can go hand in hand.  “At Profica,…

In the ever-evolving world of workplace design and construction, the partnership between Profica and the global CBRE Design Collective has created a formidable force in the African market. This collaboration brings Profica’s deep regional expertise, experienced design teams and full professional services to CBRE’s global network of leading design talent, creating a synergy that is…

In the intricate dance of hotel development, the creation of a mock-up room is more than a mere step; it’s a pivotal moment where vision starts to meet reality. This practice, deep-rooted in the hospitality industry, serves as a critical tool for designers, architects, project managers, and stakeholders to visualise, refine and perfect every aspect…

In this Association of Construction Project Managers spotlight podcast, Profica CEO Tim White, a former President of the ACPM, chats to current ACPM President Anthony Afordofe and ACPM CEO Nomvula Rakolote about the evolution of Profica, sharing insights and lessons learnt on the growth of the business from entrepreneurial beginnings in 2005 to becoming a…

Profica’s People and Culture team has united us in the spirit of giving this hashtag#MandelaDay by organising donations and volunteers for the Look Forward Creativity Centre in South Hills, Johannesburg. This centre is dedicated to providing vulnerable and abandoned children with quality care, education, counselling and support, embodying the essence of community upliftment. We’re putting…