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Airlines Association of Southern Africa warns of possible jet fuel shortage beyond May

The association has also called for greater efficiency across the sector to help conserve jet fuel.

Rising inequality cannot be attributed to domestic choices alone, Economist warns at International Panel on Inequality launch

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has described inequality as the “greatest threat to human progress” while announcing the creation of an International Panel on Inequality, a new platform intended to monitor widening gaps in wealth and influence and to strengthen international coordination on reforms.

IMF flags “agentic AI” as potential game‑changer for payments

A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysis has warned that “agentic artificial intelligence (AI), a fast‑emerging form of AI capable of acting with minimal human input, could significantly reshape payment systems, bringing both efficiency gains and new financial stability risks for African economies.

SA President calls for global action to tackle inequality

South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent global cooperation to tackle inequality, warning that widening disparities threaten economic growth, democracy and human progress.

World Bank prices $120 million Spekboom Outcome Bond to fund restoration, jobs in SA

The World Bank has priced a $120 million Spekboom Restoration Outcome Bond, a deal designed to unlock large-scale ecosystem restoration and job creation in South Africa’s (SA) Eastern Cape while maintaining full principal protection for investors.

WHO reports major health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts, warns progress remains fragile

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported substantial health gains delivered in 2025 despite significant funding cuts, while warning that progress remains uneven and the world is still off track to meet health-related Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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Airlines Association of Southern Africa warns of possible jet fuel shortage beyond May

Rising inequality cannot be attributed to domestic choices alone, Economist warns at International Panel on Inequality launch

IMF flags “agentic AI” as potential game‑changer for payments

SA President calls for global action to tackle inequality

World Bank prices $120 million Spekboom Outcome Bond to fund restoration, jobs in SA

WHO reports major health gains in 2025 despite funding cuts, warns progress remains fragile

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