AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth Africa Jobs: Unemployment edged up to 33.7% in the third quarter, with 8.6 million people out of work. Finance, manufacturing and mining added jobs, but agriculture, construction and private households shed workers; youth unemployment remained high at 47.3%. Hiring Outlook: Aliko Dangote says refinery, petrochemical and fertiliser expansion in Lagos could employ more than 90,000 people in 2027, as refinery capacity is planned to rise to 1.4 million barrels a day. Safe Migration: Reports of African jobseekers lured to Russia with promises of civilian work, then recruited to fight in Ukraine, underline the need to verify overseas offers. Healthcare Careers: With many Kenyan doctors struggling to find work after training, one proposed path is to help small clinics grow and negotiate contracts tied to patient visits—though public investment remains crucial to expanding access and jobs. Women in Tech: South Africa’s Women in Tech Awards will spotlight women’s influence over technology, funding and business decisions, and the networks that can connect founders with buyers and advisers.
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