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Uncertainty raises Nigeria growth fears
Resistance to reforms and the deteriorating security situation in the north are taking their toll on investor confidence
South Africa’s private schools are booming
The rapid growth of low cost private schools is enabling poorer South Africans to join the elite and opt out of state education
Kabila adviser dies in plane crash
Augustin Katumba Mwanke was a controversial figure who divided the DR of Congo’s politicians, diplomats and foreign investors
Libya on alert after warning from Gaddafi’s son
Saadi Gaddafi has warned of counter-revolution, prompting the interim government to increase security
Nigeria power rates to rise up to 88%
The move to increase electricity tariffs is likely to cause controversy, just a month after petrol prices more than doubled
Zuma seeks to allay fears over nationalisation
President’s commentscome after a report commissioned by the ruling African National Congress assessing greater state intervention in the sector rejected nationalisation
Nigeria militants tied to government
Boko Haram has links in government and ability to extend iattacks to previously safe parts of the country, national security adviser warns
Pretoria’s treasures
The ANC produces an alternative to mine nationalisation. If South Africa wants to flourish it must make the most of the treasures buried beneath its soil
Local investors enjoy nationalisation legacy
Africans are fans of both beer and shares, with brewers often co-owned by local shareholders and AGMs attended by hundreds
Brewers see new horizons in Africa
The $160bn industry is investing heavily in the region, which some consider one of the most attractive emerging beer markets
