The administration in Abuja and the state and local governments have different agendas

Time for the presidency to show leadership and direction.

Strong public investment staves off recession

Ultimate recovery hinges on several complicated political variables

Real estate attracts diaspora and regional institutional investor interest as a play on economic recovery

Government negotiations are not one-sided

A strong economic rebound would likely follow a successful election outcome

Public investment cushions the slowdown in economic growth

Political indecisiveness is offset by an increasingly healthy economy

Elusive opportunities can be found with the right partners

Politics undermine the economic and investment potential created by growing gas exports.

The central government's authority extends to core mining provinces

Convergence criteria are promising but political will is fading

Reforms on their way, whatever the election result

Zuma is unlikely to be the next president of the republic

The substantial shortfall in capital creates numerous opportunities