AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Africa’s Jobs Test: The ANC fell to 30.95% in local elections, with high unemployment among the issues blamed for its losses. The country’s loss of US trade preferences also puts up to 10,000 jobs at risk. Youth Employment: The ILO is backing eight youth-led organisations to create jobs for refugees in Kenya, while a new Africa Youth Employment Clock puts the continent’s employment challenge in focus. Skills and Hiring: Gold Fields is working to bridge the skills-to-jobs gap, and Google’s free AI and digital-skills platform aims to train three million Africans. South Africa has also approved 71 companies for fast-tracked visas to help attract investment and create jobs. Labour Market Warning: Private-sector activity in South Africa has weakened as job cuts surge, adding pressure to an already difficult employment outlook.
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