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Job recovery mirage: 91 000 more unemployed as government failures deepen
Despite a slight increase in jobs, South Africa faces a daunting reality with 91 000 fewer employed than last year, revealing deep-rooted economic challenges that demand urgent action
How will the minimum wage hike affect businesses and workers?
As South Africa's National Minimum Wage rises to R28. 79 per hour, how will businesses adapt to ensure sustainability while supporting worker welfare?
‘They don’t think about tomorrow’: Cathsseta to teach ex-soccer stars to manage money
Thibela says many soccer players are have financial difficulties after hanging up their boots, citing that players in various fields such as rugby, do not encounter such problems.
Scrap BEE! Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA says Inclusive Economic Empowerment for all
‘To fund these ambitious plans, we will introduce a tax on private sector profits, but exempt SMMEs from this tax,’ explained Scribante.
The dark side of Shein and Temu! Are workers exploited, do they use dodgy data to get shoppers hooked to buy more?
250,000 South Africans are already shopping on Shein. Since rival online shopping giant Temu lauched their ‘Shop like a Billionaire’ app in January 2024, it has become the most downloaded android app in South Africa. Picture: Pexels
Staunching job loss is beyond political parties
A 32% unemployment rate, with high rates among the young, does not paint a pretty picture in any year but could be disastrous for the ANC in an election year.
Run on Numbers: Unemployment rate in SA has disturbing stats
The last decade of job creation has been a dismal failure.
Equal Education slams Bela Bill proposal to prosecute parents for children not attending school
The Equal Education Law Centre said parents should not be prosecuted for failing to take their children to school.
USA-Africa trade deal talks set to take centre stage in Joburg as AGOA Forum begins
AGOA provides duty-free access to the U. S. market for most agricultural and manufactured products exported by eligible African countries. It has been renewed twice and is due to expire in September 2025.
Labour department to host jobs fair in Durban
The Department of Employment and Labour will be hosting a jobs fair at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Thursday to bring employees and employers together in hopes of curing the country’s employment slump.
A country that faces a poly-crisis needs poly-response, says business and labour
Both business and labour representatives in South Africa have said that the economy will not grow by some miracle and called for a more partnered approach.
‘Some crises can’t be wished away, we must be prepared’ - Mashatile encourages partnerships at Nedlac Summit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile encouraged that through collective efforts, united in purpose and driven by shared values, everyone held the power to influence and determine the trajectory and direction of the country.
DA march against ‘race quotas’ in government’s Employment Equity Bill
DA leader John Steenhuisen said this “Race Quotas Act” could cost up to 600,000 jobs and was only designed to benefit one group, ANC cadres.
Youth unemployment report must be used to uplift, not for cheap politics, warns research council
The report warned that without decisive policy decisions and strategic actions, continued youth unemployment threatened the social and political stability of South Africa.
Youth unemployment threatens social and political stability in SA - report
The report also found that about 40% of unemployed youth did not finish matric and showed there were major discrepancies between employers’ needs and youths’ skills.
Youth Month: Unemployment, challenges and strategies for the future
The high youth unemployment rate has significant implications for the South African economy, hindering its potential for sustainable growth and development.
Mnangagwa caps 6 034 University of Zimbabwe students face-to-face
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa conferred degrees on over 6000 University of Zimbabwe UZ students on Thursday.
Scam Alert! JMPD has no vacancies for metro police officers
Department distances itself from fake job advertisements that are circulating on social media and internet sites, saying genuine adverts are only placed in newspapers and on the City of Joburg's website.
The UK is cutting import taxes from developing African countries. Here’s why:
Secretary of State for International Trade of United Kingdom Anne-Marie Trevelyan has launched a new scheme to cut tariffs on hundreds of products imported to the UK from developing countries.
Back to school: Zim teachers start exams for Rwanda jobs
It’s back to school for nearly 500 Zimbabwean teachers as they begin virtual examinations before they are selected to work as educators in Rwanda.
Jobs: Five things you need to know about Portugal’s recruitment drive in Africa
Portugal is looking for around 40 000 to 50 000 staff, and they’re looking to Africa.
Here’s why Rwanda is hiring teachers from Zimbabwe
Rwanda has started a massive recruitment of teachers from Zimbabwe after the two countries signed an agreement early this year
Job creation in Egypt surges as unemployment rate hovers around 7. 4%
Egypt is fast becoming one of the African continent's biggest economies.
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Billionaire family is looking to hire 2 000 Kenyans to work on cruise ships
Employment opportunities include cooks, kitchen utility staff, baristas, waiters, pastry chefs, lifeguards, guest relations agents, animators and marine staff.
Jobs, job, jobs: This Rwandan company is offering 55 job opportunities in Kigali
Jasiri Talent Investor programme in Kigali, Rwanda, is looking for 55 entrepreneurs for mentorship and training in a year-long engagement.