Labour Mobility: Tanzania hosted the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility (Oct 5-6), bringing together ministers from 33+ countries and partners like the AU, ILO and IOM to push fair, sustainable cross-border work between Africa and GCC. Jobs & Skills: South Africa’s Cosatu plans nationwide marches and pickets (Oct 7) over retrenchments, minimum wage non-compliance, casualisation and attacks on collective bargaining—while employers are reminded to follow the Labour Relations Act protections for lawful protest. Workplace Rights: Gauteng EMS disciplinary hearings continue in Midrand over alleged failure to complete scheduled working hours, with staff again raising unpaid overtime concerns. Cost of Living: South Africa’s fuel price jump has reignited calls for levy relief; SANTACO says it has not decided on any taxi fare increases and will consult before acting. Economic Outlook: The World Bank upgraded Sub-Saharan Africa’s 2026 growth forecast to 4.3% but warned growth isn’t yet translating into enough jobs and poverty reduction. Capital Markets: Nigeria’s NGX CEO Jude Chiemeka was picked to lead ASEA from Sept 30, 2026, with priorities including cross-border trading, tech adoption and retail access. Youth Employment: A South Africa focus piece challenges the “resilience” narrative for NEET youth, arguing structural barriers—not personal grit—drive vulnerability. Refugee Work Access: UNHCR and partners stress that letting refugee and migrant children and families access work supports dignity and economic stability.