But whoever wins faces a monumental challenge of reviving Investor Confidence in south africa and revitalising an economy which has been left in tatters by zuma. The current president inherited an economy in distress in 2009, but he also made it worse. Under his leadership, which has been defined by corruption and the weakening of the countrys institutions, south africa has endured two economic recessions in less than a decade. Unemployment stands at a whopping 27. 7 , the growth forecast for this year isjust 0. 7 , and Government Debt is more than two trillion rand. The dire state of the economy and its level of debt have led s p and fitch to cut sas Credit Rating to junk, while moodys is keeping it just above junk status, but on review. At the conference president zuma was bowing out gracefully. The fact that you gave me this responsibility, i would like to thank you and humble myself and say i tried my best. Standing here, thank you and humble myself and say itried my best. Standing
Correct decision but really enthusiastic, so thank you for stepping up. Let me begin by saying there was some vibration this moing. Yes, part of it, we were doing the california sheup drill with 9. 3 millionin the state of california, but i think there was vibrions. Mayormathews and mayor reed were jumping up and down because i told them we were putting together something that would not only be a great way to Work Together but something they have also been personally wishing could happen and be led by the city. So today we are of course unveiling our promotional launch but getting here has been something on my mind. Its been one of those very solid topic that jen and i spent good time together. My office, where i call it inappropriately the man cave, but it is a place where i think we have had a chance to talk about the honest going relationship that the niners, the oldest professional sports franchise in the state of california, thats still here in the state of california. It is wonde
Act. Illance watch cspans washington journal live at 7 00 eastern morning. Join the discussion. Next, a discussion on the nuclearf the iranian agreement. This comes a few days after President Trumps announcement that he will not certify for irans compliance with the deal, calling into question its future. Iranianhe National American council, this is an hour and 15 minutes. Hi, everybody. Ok. Such a fantastic crowd. And you are all so young. T is freaking me out seriously. Like youre so young. Its terrifying. Hi. The i am holly. I cover Foreign Policy for politico. Im really pleased to welcome everyone here today for what i hope will be a fruitful. Iscussion first let me introduce our panel ists. I can possibly do justice to all of their accomplishments. Rob malli, Vice President for policy at the International Crisis group. Served in the Obama Administration as special assistant to the president , advisor to the president s campaign and the white house coordinator for the africa and, n
Mccain chairs this twohour hearing. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good morning to the Senate Armed Services Committee Meets this morning to receive testimony worldwide threats. Wo we are pleased welcome our distinguished witnesses didnt construct of National Intelligence and Lieutenant General ben stewart director of the Defense Intelligence agency. Out of respect for the scheduling commitments of our witnesses and the unanimou request on the part of all of our members we will include this this conclude the searing 11 30 in the interest of time tn ensure that members of the committee to be able to ask their questions. It will be very brief and very brief amount of that comes comes as a disappointment especially to the senator from south carolina. I would ask her witnesses to please submit their written statements for the record if they can. Its not required but last night horrific attack in manchester was a gruesome reminder that the world is on fire. Everywhere w
Mccain chairs this twohour hearing. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good morning to the Senate Armed Services Committee Meets this morning to receive testimony worldwide threats. Wo we are pleased welcome our distinguished witnesses didnt construct of National Intelligence and Lieutenant General ben stewart director of the Defense Intelligence agency. Out of respect for the scheduling commitments of our witnesses and the unanimou request on the part of all of our members we will include this this conclude the searing 11 30 in the interest of time tn ensure that members of the committee to be able to ask their questions. It will be very brief and very brief amount of that comes comes as a disappointment especially to the senator from south carolina. I would ask her witnesses to please submit their written statements for the record if they can. Its not required but last night horrific attack in manchester was a gruesome reminder that the world is on fire. Everywhere w