Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
This aid shock is unprecedented in scale, speed, and uncertainty. Low income and fragile states are hit hardest yet have limited policy space and capacity to cope. Outcomes hinge on hard policy choices: protect high impact aid, expand financing tools, and build domestic capacity.
Speakers
Athene Laws, African Department, IMF
Maurizio Leonardi, African Department, IMF
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
#SAinSpain 🇿🇦 🇪🇸 | President @CyrilRamaphosa at the South Africa–Spain Business Forum, where he is championing South Africa’s investment drive through engagements with Spanish companies during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain.
#GovZAUpdates #BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Members discuss the recent survey by the NASUWT on masculinity and misogyny in schools.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane briefs the media on the developments and processes regarding the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill of 2026. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of the Amendment Bill to go for public comments.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane briefs the media on the developments and processes regarding the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill of 2026. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of the Amendment Bill to go for public comments.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane briefs the media on the developments and processes regarding the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill of 2026. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of the Amendment Bill to go for public comments.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
The Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane briefs the media on the developments and processes regarding the Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill of 2026. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of the Amendment Bill to go for public comments.
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
📊 What are interest rates—and why do they matter?
In this video, we explain what interest rates are, how they are determined, and how they influence the economy—from your savings to your mortgage and business loans.
This video is part of our “Statistics Explained” series, based on the “Statistics explained” section of the ECB Data portal, which provides easy-to-understand background information on statistical concepts and methodologies.
🔎 Learn more about interest rates on the ECB Data portal: https://data.ecb.europa.eu/methodology/what-are-interest-rates
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa met with key industry leaders including José Luis Gascó of Indra Sistemas, Jaime Real de Asúa Arteche of Elecnor Group, José Manuel Entrecanales Domecq of Acciona, and Bernardo Velázquez Herreros of Columbus Stainless Steel during the Working Visit to Spain.
🤝 Engagements focused on strengthening bilateral relations and unlocking opportunities in technology, energy, infrastructure, and industrial development.
🌍 Advancing trade, investment, and sustainable economic growth between South Africa and Spain.
#SAinSpain #Investment #EconomicGrowth #GovZAUpdates
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the the South Africa – Spain Business Forum in Madrid.
