AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI and Jobs: African leaders say affordable AI could help address the continent’s 1.2 billion jobs gap, even as experts warn automation could put entry-level and middle-tier roles at risk. Youth Skills: Former AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina is urging investment in young people’s skills and employment, while South African employers are being encouraged to use entry-level hiring to build talent pipelines. Fair Recruitment: Egypt has introduced new procedures aimed at making overseas recruitment fairer. Workforce Risk: Microsoft’s planned closure of its Nairobi development centre has raised concern about jobs at the tech giant. Employer Compliance: Nigeria’s PenCom has automated penalties for employers that delay pension payments.
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