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For South Africa, 85 000 to 275 000 new green jobs are forecast by 2030, mainly in energy and power production, and agriculture and nature. (File photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)
AFRICA DECARBONISATION

Africa’s green economy could produce 3.3 million jobs by 2030, with solar leading the way

The employment will be driven by renewable energy, agriculture and sustainable development, with significant job growth in key sectors

  • Sheree Bega
4 min read