AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSouth Africa’s Jobs Crisis: Unemployment rose to 33.7% in the third quarter, with 97,000 more people out of work and 8.6 million jobless overall. The figures renew pressure on employers and government to turn growth into hiring. Workplace Enforcement: Officials say 231,850 foreign nationals were found working during inspections. COSATU wants employers who knowingly hire undocumented workers arrested, while stressing that all workers must be protected from exploitation. Investment and Jobs: Ghana’s 2027 budget proposes $10bn over four years for sectors including agriculture, energy, technology and textiles, with jobs among its goals. Aliko Dangote also plans to raise African investment to $70bn and generate 10,000MW of power, citing jobs and production as priorities. Recruitment Checks: Nigeria’s teachers’ council says it uncovered 250 fake certificates during a state recruitment drive and is introducing QR-coded credentials for faster verification.
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