AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWomen’s Work: Spiro and ESP launched a Rwanda pilot training 50 women as electric-motorcycle riders and entrepreneurs, with plans to expand to Kenya and support 5,000 women by 2030. Recruitment Risks: Kenya says Russia will stop recruiting its citizens and is seeking compensation for those sent to fight in Ukraine; some were reportedly lured by civilian job offers. Workplace Rules: South Africa has published guidance on family-responsibility leave and rules for employers paying workers and severance. Worker Protection: Africa’s domestic workforce grew by 4.2 million since 2019, while more than 80% of domestic workers worldwide remain in informal employment, according to the ILO. Youth Employment: The ECA urged West African governments to prioritise youth jobs, while Namibia’s solar sector is opening skills opportunities and an Abuja job fair connected employers with jobseekers. Pay and Job Security: A survey of journalists in 45 African countries found 61% cannot meet basic needs from their earnings, and 47% have considered leaving the profession; South African Airways has also delayed salaries for a second month.
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