AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkforce at Risk: More than 350 Kenyan workers returned from Saudi Arabia after Ebola-related entry restrictions blocked them from jobs; some said they had sold land or borrowed money to fund the trip. Gambia’s order to replace 57 Nigerian bank workers also sparked concern. Trade and Jobs: South Africa’s exclusion from US duty-free trade benefits from 2027 puts export-linked jobs at risk, with unions warning of losses across sectors including citrus and manufacturing. Skills and Opportunity: Google’s free digital and AI skills platform aims to train 3 million Africans by 2030. Kenya also partnered with Idris Elba’s Akuna Group to connect young creatives with skills, funding and international markets. Workplace Moves: Canva plans to cut 1,271 jobs globally, offering affected staff at least six months’ salary and other support. In Johannesburg, a R10.3 billion wage-parity agreement could benefit about 35,000 municipal workers. Hiring and Elections: Unemployment and job creation feature prominently in South African voters’ concerns, while long queues for police recruitment show the pressure on public-sector jobs.
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