Economia

South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero that the city is in severe financial distress and cannot afford a R10.3-billion wage agreement signed with municipal workers last year.

06 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

La Camera dei Deputati del Brasile ha approvato mercoledì un disegno di legge che stabilisce le regole per l'esplorazione di minerali critici e terre rare. Il testo include 5 miliardi di R$ in incentivi e un consiglio con potere di veto sulle partnership straniere. Il voto è avvenuto alla vigilia di un incontro tra i presidenti Lula e Donald Trump.

Ethiopia's Federal Housing Corporation has agreed to operate in South Sudan's housing sector in Juba. The agreement was signed by the corporation's CEO Reshad Kemal and Central Equatoria State administrator Emmanuel Adil. It was announced on May 26, 2018 EC.

05 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

The National Government filed an appeal before the Council of State to reverse the provisional suspension of a $25 trillion transfer from private funds to Colpensiones. The precautionary measure was issued on April 28 against Decree 415 of 2026. The ministries defend the decree's legality within the pension reform framework.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the SPD to demonstrate greater willingness for reforms. In a speech to the CDU Wirtschaftsrat in Berlin, he warned of limits to his patience. He criticized the SPD for 'dreaming' of democratic socialism.

05 maggio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

In its latest monthly update, Colombia's Banco de la República reported accumulated profits of $2.55 trillion through March 2026—a 43% drop from $4.43 trillion in March 2025. This continues a downward trend following February's 8.49% decline to $2.67 trillion (part of our ongoing Banco de la República Profits Reports series). Assets, equity, and reserves also fell.