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H Nigeria: Economy in best recent shape s Africa: World Cup spending spree begins Kenya: Kibaki maintains steadying h z p U Zimbabwe: MiIIjio njs n a tongtff^iTlionaires ^ Mauritius: i l i i^ b u s in e s s revolution i- Africa: Growth remains buoyant

An IC Publication • 40 th year

October 2 0 0 6 • N°324

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