AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI and jobs risk: A new warning on Africa’s work future flags how AI is already displacing routine roles, with BPO work among the most exposed. Gender and taxation: ATAF research urges African governments to close gaps in gender-responsive tax policy, citing low use of gender-disaggregated compliance data. Youth employment push: South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells employers to “hire for potential” and says the employment tax incentive should help create first jobs. Migrant tensions and work: South Africa’s anti-migrant protests and enforcement deadlines are raising alarm for transport, business continuity and labour supply. Labour rights in practice: Legal Aid South Africa suspends remote work ahead of SALAWU strike action, while Namibia backs an ILO platform-economy convention to protect digital workers. Public finance pressure: Nelson Mandela Bay faces scrutiny over a reported R28bn irregular expenditure clean-up plan. Skills and growth via investment: Nigeria’s Ondo State seeks AfDB partnership for entrepreneurship and investment, while AFC backs Dangote’s fertiliser expansion to boost output and jobs. Workplace wellbeing: Health officials caution against ashwagandha’s stress-suppressing claims, warning of unproven effects.
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