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Following years of civil war, Angola is now facing its first democratic election on September 5. Do you think recent foreign direct investment inflows will be jeopardised?
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Yes No Insignificant

Are high fuel prices a direct result of increasing conflict between the US and Iran?
Yes No Insignificant

Should political parties elect presidential candidates rather than the electorate?
Yes No Insignificant

Will retailers suffer poor sales this festive season due to high interest rates and indebted South Africans?
Yes No Insignificant

Should the Christmas holiday period be scrapped in favour of a broad-based religious festive season?
Yes No Insignificant
Will inflation and interest rates come down in South Africa in 2008?
Will inflation and interest rates come down in South Africa in 2008?
Yes No It will take time
Do you think Kenya's economy will recover from the current political turmoil?
Do you think Kenya's economy will recover from the current political turmoil?
Yes No Stick to gradual easing

Should SA Finance Minister Trevor Manuel drop exchange controls in this year's annual budget?
Leave it at 29% Cut it to 28% Better than 28%

What is SA Finance Minister Trevor Manuel likely to do with the corporate tax rate in this year's annual Budget?
Yes No Maybe

Has Trevor Manuel provided enough tax relief for business?
Yes No Europe is the bully
Is South Africa playing regional bully by not signing economic partnership agreements with the European Union?
Is South Africa playing regional bully by not signing economic partnership agreements with the European Union?
Yes No All foreign investment should be monitored

In light of the Zambian mine protests over poor wages and working conditions, does China's investment in Africa need to be more closely monitored?
Yes n

In light of the Zambian mine protests over poor wages and working conditions, does China's investment in Africa need to be more closely monitored?
Yes no Opt for free market

In the face of soaring food inflation across the continent, should African governments provide more support to farmers?
Yes No Could happen anywhere

Is the political impasse in Zimbabwe a reflection of African leadership?
Yes No It will increase, not decrease
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Is there enough downward pressure to pull oil back below the $100 per barrel mark soon?