Despair overtakes bright young minds whose dreams of applying their knowledge are shattered
This marks the second consecutive drop in the jobless rate, and the lowest since the third quarter of 2023
A changing world requires that curricula be adapted to create graduates who are employable
Trading informally is not a choice but a necessity in a country where the unemployment rate is at an alarming level
The tragedy of miners trapped underground and the police’s Operation Vala Umgodi is an all-time low for human rights – the government of national unity must act now
Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024
The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country
Past summits on the economy have led to hopeful rhetoric but little meaningful action. The longer this paralysis continues, the more damaging it becomes
Founded on the principles of pan-Africanism 22 years ago, the AU has had its successes, but facing mounting issues of foreign funding, an inability to act on conflicts among member states, and claims it is stiflingly bureaucratic, it risks becoming another relic
Reminding President Hakainde Hichilema to fulfil his election campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia
The Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga points to rampant crime and unclear policies as major hurdles to investment and creating jobs
For this strategy to succeed, enabling policies and support systems must be established to help entrepreneurs overcome the significant barriers they face
With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market
Joblessness increased for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its highest level in two years
Influenced by middle-class issues, the government of national unity
may neglect the problems of the poor
Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be
The FMF Charter says the size of cabinet should be reduced and policy changes introduced to benefit the poor and create jobs
The political transition is a good opportunity for greater transparency about how the government shapes the economy
People in the Ekurhuleni area that is named after the MK party’s leader believe it will bring positive change
Research suggests the country is suffering from it, requiring better governance and institutions
The uptick is a result of more people entering the labour market
Under the two-year pilot scheme, 100 unemployed technical college graduates have got a monthly grant of R2 000 since October 2022
The political party’s policy has been criticised for stating that a capitalist open market would be able to break up oligopolies and stimulate growth
The minister said R23.8 billion would be allocated to implement the plan, with training opportunities running over the next 12 to 36 months
The country’s changing demographics can be positive – but only if there are jobs for the still-growing, working-age population
Plans like the one announced by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi won’t move the needle on joblessness
The shift to clean energy must consider poorest of the poor and the natural environment
Africans need to be fully involved in drug discovery and development research for tuberculosis on the continent
Limpopo premier Stan Mathabatha made the claim during an elections debate hosted by the University of Limpopo and the
Mail & Guardian
During a Mail & Guardian elections town hall debate, he also blamed technology in part for the high joblessness rate
A report suggests that government could save R150 billion in wasteful expenditure if it stopped overpaying its contractors
The governing party also said it would progressively work towards implementing a basic income support grant