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No doubt: Digital skills and access to platforms are critical for workforce empowerment and skills development. Photo: Oupa Nkosi
BUSINESS 20

Enabling greater access to employment opportunities through digital platforms and literacy

Digital platforms are vital to combat youth unemployment in South Africa, addressing systemic barriers and fostering economic growth

  • Mills Soko
4 min read
Youth unemployment is at an all-time high. Photo: Oupa Nkosi/M&G
BUSINESS 20

Africa’s G20 moment: Why social innovators must be at the centre of the conversation

A ‘Social Summit’ will be held before the G20 Leaders’ Summit to ground macroeconomic talks in the everyday realities of people’s lives

  • Solange Rosa
4 min read
The Western Cape is by far the province that benefits most from Agoa trade. Photo: Mujahid Safodien/AFP
AFRICA

Agricultural sector can overcome effect of an Agoa exit

Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.

  • Meluleki Nzimande & Megan Jarvis
6 min read