AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLabour & Jobs: South Africa’s Pick n Pay faces a Labour Court fight as SACCAWU asks for an urgent halt to planned restructuring and possible retrenchments of up to 22,000 workers, warning changes could weaken collective agreements. Work Abroad Debate: A new discussion challenges the push for African governments to send young people overseas, asking what it means for long-term development when insecure work is common at home. Immigration & Xenophobia: Former South African Public Protector Thuli Madonsela urges employers and government to enforce immigration laws “compassionately” to curb vigilantism and protect investor confidence. Legal Pressure on SA: Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the ICC to investigate anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa, alleging crimes against humanity and state failure to prevent or punish violence. Health Systems & Sovereignty: AU officials call for stronger African health systems and local manufacturing of medicines, vaccines and diagnostics to reduce dependence. Education-to-Work: Mastercard Foundation launches the AHEFT Prize, backing African universities with $3m each to expand opportunity and institutional transformation. Food Security Jobs: Experts urge Africa to unlock untapped livestock potential through investment, market access and infrastructure to create jobs and strengthen food systems.
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