AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Skills: South Africa has nearly 90,000 vacant ICT positions, yet young graduates struggle to get a first foothold. Communications Minister Solly Malatsi urged government and business to offer the work experience needed to enter the sector. Jobs Gap: The World Bank warns that 1.2 billion young people will enter the global workforce over the next 10 to 15 years, with only about 400 million jobs expected. It says private investment must play a bigger role in job creation. Women Entrepreneurs: The African Development Bank committed $750,000 to support women entrepreneurs in Nigeria, linking business support with job creation. Education Workforce: Teachers’ union SADTU marched in KwaZulu-Natal over unfilled teaching and office posts, delayed school funding and unpaid allowances, warning that staff shortages are disrupting schools.
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