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Morocco’s infrastructure push could lift growth if efficiency is improved: IMF

Morocco’s ambitious programme to scale up public infrastructure investment could deliver a sustained boost to economic growth and productivity, provided projects are executed efficiently and cost overruns are tightly controlled, according to a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysis released in April 2026.

SA’s FirstRand to exit UK unit after car loan provisions hit $993 million

FirstRand will seek an orderly ‌exit from its United Kingdom

UN considers merger of UN Women and UNFPA under UN80 reform initiative

Senior United Nations (UN) officials have briefed Member States on key proposals under the UN80 reform initiative, including an initial assessment of a possible merger between UN Women and the UN Population Fund ( UNFPA). Updates were also provided on technology and data reforms aimed at improving system‑wide delivery.