AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoSkills and Mobility: African industry groups are pushing for shared professional certifications to make qualifications portable and ease cross-border hiring. New Jobs: Ethiopia has signed a $26 million deal for a business-process outsourcing hub in Addis Ababa, with capacity for 3,000 workers. South Africa’s Jobs Crisis: Unemployment stands at 33.7%, with 3.7 million people having stopped looking for work; the country also lost 31,000 domestic-worker jobs in three months. Workplace Rules: Labour inspections found 231,850 foreign nationals working at inspected sites as the government signals tighter employment rules. Youth Employment: Nigeria’s roads agency has hired 50 young people in Borno for a month of highway maintenance work, offering stipends and practical skills. AI and Work: Executives warn that AI is reshaping jobs, while business-process outsourcing leaders say skills shortages could constrain growth.
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