Mall of Africa based in South Africa (Johannesburg) Midrand’s Waterfall Estate.
Latitude: 26° 1.043’S
Longitude: 28° 6.392’E
It is said to be the largest mall in Africa at 131 000m-square in size. The area is both a residential and business development which is becoming a tourist attraction.
Mall of Africa was opened on the 28 April 2016 with a massive turnout of shoppers taking advantage of the discounted opening prices.
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According to the developers, Mall of Africa is the biggest shopping mall ever compared to Cape Town’s Waterfront mall and its rival Sandton City. Mall of Africa accommodates over 300 shops.
Future developments:
For now I personally disagree with the statement “The biggest mall in African continent” when I compare it to the likes of Umhlanga mall, Canal Mall and Gateway mall.
Umhlanga Rocks Mall
Umhlanga Rocks mall based in based in South Africa (Durban) - 220000m-square in size (over 400 stores)
Canal Walk Mall
Canal Walk mall based in South Africa (Cape Town) - 141000m-square in size (over 400 stores)