RE: Today as cinco noted, whether the dividend ggoes up depends whether those with the clout to move it seen anything coming in fairly short order from whatever this Africa deal may be. The NR did use the word "preliminary", which doesn't inspire much confidence, but who knows any more: "The company has started a preliminary process of identifying potential assets for acquisition..." Yawn. These assets aren't limited to Africa, and VST may still be a possibility. Too bad, to say nothing of broderline fraudelent.
The 'Swiss Cheese" board, as cinco is for some reason wont to call it, was civil, balanced and allowed the chance to sahre news and ideas and critiicism without the shite of the regular board. And, it is still running.