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Nigeria needs $900 billion for energy

The Nigerian government needs help from the private sector to meet the nation’s infrastructure needs for energy. Nigeria needs $900 billion (R9.8 trillion) to fix its energy sector.  In order to add 5 000 megawatts to the grid over the next few...
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Pre-election South Africa: where does the NDP fit in?

With the 2014 presidential elections approaching, the National Development Plan (NDP) could take a backseat during the ANC’s election campaign. Control Risks sub-Saharan Africa analyst Simiso Velempini says the NDP has been a second consideration...