[wanabidii] As the rest see difficulties, bullish African business chiefs are snapping up deals—and it's not just about resources (M&G Africa)

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As the rest see difficulties, bullish African business chiefs are snapping up deals—and it's not just about resources   Despite Africa's recent growth being chalked up to commodity booms, there's more at work: corporates are more confident, ambitious and resilient.

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