AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJobs & Skills Pipeline: Ukiyo’s Global Student Support Platform (GSSP) launches in South Africa, bundling education, bursaries, mentorship and job leads for youth facing 60.9% unemployment (15–24). Corporate Hiring & Localisation: Chery officially opens its Rosslyn plant in Pretoria, moving from importer to manufacturer, with plans to retain 692 staff and create nearly 3,000 direct/indirect jobs as production ramps toward mid-2027. Labour Dispute: South Africa’s First Battery retrenchment plan for 165 workers sparks Numsa backlash over management decisions and localisation targets. Migration & Workplace Safety: Nigeria warns of worsening conditions for foreigners in South Africa amid anti-migrant violence, with investigations into reported deaths. Youth Protests & Disruption Risk: Kenya braces for Saba Saba demonstrations on July 7, with activists calling for governance and police reforms. Economic Policy & HR Impact: World Bank study backs South Africa’s Special Economic Zones, citing R14.8bn revenue and 30,000+ jobs so far. Climate Jobs Angle: Accra unveils a low-methane waste roadmap aiming for 30% methane cuts by 2030, with waste pickers central to delivery.
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