AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth Africa Jobs at Risk: Washington plans to end South Africa’s AGOA trade preferences in 2027. Cosatu estimates 3,000 jobs could be lost, with 10,000 at risk in a worst-case scenario, while business group BUSA says trade will continue and the added tariff cost may be limited. Youth and AI: A new Commonwealth study ranks Nigeria 15th for youth readiness to benefit from AI; 90% of young Nigerians surveyed expect to use it for work or study, but digital capability remains a major gap. Skills and Hiring: South Africa’s Home Affairs Department approved 71 more companies for its Trusted Employer Scheme, offering simpler visa processes to help firms access skills and support investment and job creation. Local Opportunities: Standard Bank and Mozambique’s Oil and Gas Chamber aim to help local businesses secure energy-sector contracts through finance, technical support and industry connections. Voters’ Priorities: First-time Cape Town voter Michelle Mulol says young people need more jobs and lower housing costs from the incoming local government.
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