Press Releases

Bank of England

By Paul Fisher and Glenn Hoggarthfootnote [1] This article is an output from the Bank of England’s Centre for Central Banking Studies (CCBS). The CCBS was established in 1990. It is a small division in the Bank that provides training and technical...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) China's top diplomat Wang Yi delivered a forceful endorsement of Somalia's territorial integrity Sunday while condemning any coordination between breakaway Somaliland and Taiwan authorities seeking independence recognition.

South African Government

Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza; Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane; Former President of South Africa, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe; Former Chairperson of the NCOP, Mr Amos Masondo;...

South African Government

Deputy Commissioner for Corporate Services Madam Jane Thupana, Deputy Commissioner for Operations, Major General (rtd) David Chilembe, Assistant Commissioners and Deputy Assistant Commissioners present, Representatives of our public and private...

South African Government

Programme Director; Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), Mr Mosotho Moepya; Commissioners of the IEC; Chairperson of the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB), Mr Thabo Manyoni; Leadership of the National House and...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report for this week indicates that the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) has reached full capacity, reflecting stable water availability across the system’s key...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s (DWS) weekly state of reservoirs report for this week indicates that the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) has reached full capacity, reflecting stable water availability across the system’s key...

South African Government

A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) reinforces commitment to economic growth 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) as part of continuing government...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation has noted the statement issued by the Democratic Alliance on 17 November 2025 regarding the Minister of Water and Sanitation’s alleged “lax attitude” to flood risk at the Vaal Dam. The statement misrepresents...

South African Government

Madam Angele Makombo Ntumba, the SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Mr. Yitna Getachew, Director of the Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa, International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Mr Alexio Musindo, Pretoria...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

ZURICH and LUSAKA, Zambia, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Roger Federer Foundation and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation have successfully completed their first joint outreach program in Zambia, bringing free vision care to thousands...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Ottawa, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global CBD edibles market size stood at USD 13.63 billion in 2024 with projections indicating a rise from USD 15.10 billion in 2025 to reach nearly USD 38.01 billion by 2034, at a strong CAGR of 10.8%...

South African Government

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has released the latest weekly dam levels report that has revealed a continuous and strong performance of the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) at 99.6% this week, with most dams at or above full...

South African Government

A. Issues in the environment 1. Economy 1.1. National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1. Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major...

South African Government

Dear Fellow South African, Last week our country participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that the country is struggling with the recent 30% tariff imposed by the United States on South African imports but emphasized that many nations are encountering growing difficulties in...

South African Government

Deputy Commissioner for Corporate Services Madam Jane Thupana, Deputy Commissioner for Operations, Major General (rtd) David Chilembe, Assistant Commissioners & Deputy Assistant Commissioners present, The entire border management community,...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Africa has stated that it does not pose a trade threat to the US economy or national security, criticizing Washington’s claims of a trade deficit as ignoring American gains in services and the strong investment ties between the two...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Starting next Thursday, South African goods exported to the United States will be subject to a 30% tariff, President Donald Trump announced, after negotiations with Pretoria failed to yield what he considered a “fair” trade deal before...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has said the absence of an ambassador in Washington has not hindered Pretoria’s efforts to engage the US over recently announced tariffs.