AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrade and Jobs: President Cyril Ramaphosa warned South Africa to prepare for losing US trade benefits, saying the impact on jobs could be devastating; separate coverage puts more than 500,000 jobs at risk. Mineral-led Employment: Ghana’s President John Mahama wants the country to stop exporting raw ores by 2030 and process minerals locally, a push African leaders say could create jobs and build industry. Workforce Mismatch: Africa has nearly a million unemployed health workers despite major workforce needs, highlighting the gap between available talent and employment. Youth Skills: The World Bank warns that 1.2 billion young people globally face only 400 million jobs over the next 15 years. In response to changing employer demands, the University of Ghana secured 96,000 AI learning licences, while stakeholders called for industry-led vocational training. Worker Wellbeing: Job insecurity is taking a psychological toll on South African workers, putting employment stability and support firmly on the HR agenda.
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