AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJobs at Risk: South Africa’s planned 2027 removal from AGOA could threaten up to 10,000 jobs. Exporters are urging urgent talks with Washington, while the government seeks a bilateral trade deal. Youth Employment: The ILO is backing eight youth-led organisations with mentorship, technical support and funding to create opportunities in Kenya’s refugee-hosting Turkana and Garissa counties. Skills and Hiring: South Africa has approved 71 companies for fast-tracked visas to attract investment and fill critical-skills needs. AI Readiness: South Africa and Nigeria are among only three African Commonwealth countries meeting a new youth AI-readiness benchmark, highlighting the importance of digital skills as work changes.
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