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The Civil 20 (C20) engagement process is gearing up for the C20 summit, being held ahead of the G20 summit in South Africa in November. The C20 summit aims to discuss key issues such as inequality and unemployment, which are especially affecting women and the youth. A media briefing was
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Nigeria's future economic prosperity hinges on transforming education to reflect the realities of the digital age, according to Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria. Speaking at the 11th Public Lecture of the Sigma Club, University of Ibadan, Toriola emphasized the need for curriculum reform and the adoption
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Ontario, once Canada's economic powerhouse, is facing a perfect storm of challenges that threaten its long-term prosperity. The province, which accounts for nearly 40% of Canada's population and economy, has seen its once-thriving manufacturing sector shrink dramatically, with over 200,000 jobs lost in the past
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The 2025 Business Summit in Windhoek brought together entrepreneurs, corporates, policymakers, and government officials to address the shared crisis of unemployment in Namibia. Martin Nankela, founder of the Business Summit, emphasized the need for young Namibians to start businesses and create jobs to combat poverty and unemployment. The summit featured
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Amid global instability and rapid technological change, many workers are turning to entrepreneurship and continuous learning as means of survival and growth. In HCM City, a significant number of professionals have been laid off due to market fluctuations, leading to a surge in unemployment claims. Despite the challenges, many young
Economic growth
The Coalition of South-South Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (COSSCCIMA) has reiterated its dedication to promoting inclusive economic growth and employment opportunities in the South-South geopolitical zone. At the recently held 'South-South Job Creation and Economic Review Summit' in Port Harcourt, COSSCCIMA President Indutimi Komonibo called
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Zimbabwe's formal unemployment rates highlight the pressing need for a radical shift in the country's educational approach. With 19 universities but a severe shortage of skilled tradespeople, the government must prioritize vocational training to empower youth for self-employment and equip them with practical skills. The country
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The bill, proposed by Hon. Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo), aims to tackle youth unemployment, stimulate innovation, and drive economic growth in the South East region through the establishment of a vocational and entrepreneurial institute. The proposed institution will provide structured training in technical and vocational disciplines, fostering entrepreneurial skills needed
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The Lesotho government's recent youth dialogue hosted by Prime Minister Ntsokoane Matekane has sparked a range of reactions from young people, with some expressing excitement and optimism about job creation initiatives, while others voiced concerns about the lack of concrete solutions to pressing issues. The dialogue aimed to
Economic growth
In a move to stimulate economic growth and address unemployment, business leaders in Ghana have called on the government to enhance support for startups and local enterprises. Speaking at the 2025 edition of the Ghana Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (GOBAA) forum, Anthony Herbert Montford, Technical Director of Monty Prestige Engineering
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Young people in Uganda, who make up 77 percent of the population, face limited job opportunities, exacerbated by environmental challenges and population growth. The country's struggle with youth unemployment is further worsened by climate-related disasters, leaving young people vulnerable to food insecurity and joblessness. However, clean energy innovations
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Tsolo Thakeli's video campaign against Lesotho's high unemployment rate has made him an enemy of the prime minister, Sam Matekane. Thakeli's social media posts and videos questioning Matekane's job creation promises have resulted in his arrest, re-arrest, and charges of sedition. Despite
