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Youth unemployment remains a significant challenge in South Africa, with over 46.1% of the youth cohort (aged 15-34) being unemployed in the first quarter of 2025. The elevated level of youth unemployment is attributed to several reasons, including economic stagnation, poor governance, lack of opportunities, and corruption. According to
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South Shropshire's unemployment issue has reached a crisis point, with a staggering 30% increase in claimants since the general election, according to MP Stuart Anderson. The Conservative MP argues that the limited accessibility of Jobcentre Plus services is the root cause of this problem, leaving behind those in
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Qatar Fund for Development, Education Above All, and King's Trust International have signed a landmark agreement to address global youth unemployment and equip young people worldwide with the skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly changing job market. This partnership aims to reach over 51,000 youth
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has emphasized the need for countries in the region to address issues likely to cause conflicts and work towards peace and stability. Natural resources-based conflicts, including those related to agriculture, mineral extraction, and cross-border human movements, are common in the region. The IGAD region
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Abolishing junior wage rates would severely impact the retail industry in Australia, potentially reducing employment opportunities for young workers. The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) conducted a survey, which showed that 77% of retailers would likely cut junior hiring if junior and senior rates were equalized.
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The UK economy is facing a growth emergency, with stagnant growth and a soaring cost of living. The government's policies, particularly the Employment Rights legislation, are stifling the economy and driving businesses overseas. The bill, described as the "Unemployment Bill," is projected to cost businesses £5
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Canada's job market for young workers is facing a pressing crisis, with unemployment rates soaring to a 15-year high of 14.7% for those aged 15 to 24 in September. This recession-like level of youth unemployment is likely to have long-lasting effects on their career trajectories, according to
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Nigeria is on the brink of a significant economic shift, with a renowned Professor of History, Olutayo Adesina, advocating for the creation of a self-sustaining economy that can provide employment for the country's youth. At a public lecture organized by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission
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The employment landscape for young workers in Canada looks bleak, with the unemployment rate for 15 to 24-year-olds standing at 14.4 percent in September, more than twice the total workforce jobless rate. As of September, almost 436,000 young people are looking for work, with an average hourly pay
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Global protests led by young people, particularly the Gen-Z generation, have been rising in various parts of the world, including Nepal, Indonesia, and other countries. The impatience of Gen-Z towards the embedded political elite, particularly in developing countries, is seen as a key factor driving these protests. However, a nuanced
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Nigeria's labour market continues to grapple with persistent challenges, despite a slight improvement in the overall unemployment rate. Youth unemployment remains a major concern, with women more severely affected. A staggering 93 per cent of the workforce operates in the informal sector, with women, youths, and persons with
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A quiet revolution is taking place in the densely populated Nyalenda slums near Kisumu city centre, where a group of young people are transforming their community through innovative agricultural practices, waste management, and entrepreneurship. The Kisumu Young Agropreneurs (KIYA) project, supported by Mastercard and implemented under the GIZ and Agri-Jobs
