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See: Telkom launches smart agritech initiative for wine industry innovation

See: Telkom launches smart agritech initiative for wine industry innovation

RAPT BizTrendsTV: Li Ndube on Afro-optimism - African growth vs Western degrowth

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

See: Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference addresses trade disruptions and climate challenges

#BizTrends 2025: Google's Alex Okosi – Africa, an opportunity more than a challenge

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YES and Mastercard partnership drives job creation for South Africa’s youth

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South Africa’s ‘working for water’ programme is meant to lead to skills and jobs: Why it’s failing

By Sinazo Ntsonge 24 Feb 2025

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The future of innovation lies with Gen Z - is your workplace ready?

21 Feb 2025

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South African Gen Z sees AI as career booster, new skills catalyst

26 Sep 2024

SA youth platform empowers 4 million young South Africans

SA youth platform empowers 4 million young South Africans

25 Sep 2024

The YES Top 35 Under 35 Awards - Celebrating 35 trail blazers shaping tomorrow today

The YES Top 35 Under 35 Awards - Celebrating 35 trail blazers shaping tomorrow today

Daily Maverick 10 Sep 2024

Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances

Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances

Vera Ng’oma, British Council 4 Sep 2024

Poetry, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator donate pre-loved dresses to disadvantaged jobseekers

Poetry, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator donate pre-loved dresses to disadvantaged jobseekers

3 Sep 2024

Agriculture jobs decline in Q2 2024 but remain above long-term average

Agriculture jobs decline in Q2 2024 but remain above long-term average

Paul Makube 15 Aug 2024

Vodacom, Unisa launch call centre to boost youth jobs, SME growth

Vodacom, Unisa launch call centre to boost youth jobs, SME growth

15 Aug 2024

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South Africa's unemployment rate climbs for third quarter in a row

Kopano Gumbi 13 Aug 2024

How tourism entrepreneurship can address SA’s youth unemployment

How tourism entrepreneurship can address SA’s youth unemployment

26 Jul 2024

Olebogeng Manhe, Chairman of the Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC)

Construction and vocational training can help SA's youth find jobs

Olebogeng Manhe 16 Jul 2024

Addressing the global and South African IT skills shortage: Empowering the youth for a sustainable future

Addressing the global and South African IT skills shortage: Empowering the youth for a sustainable future

Pnet 11 Jul 2024

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KZN issues warning on fake job adverts

3 Jul 2024

Future-ready youth – Business must collaborate to build skills for the evolving workplace

Future-ready youth – Business must collaborate to build skills for the evolving workplace

Trialogue 1 Jul 2024

MTN Foundation invests R14m to upskill 900 South African youth in tech

MTN Foundation invests R14m to upskill 900 South African youth in tech

1 Jul 2024

Unemployed youth should consider ‘behind-the-scenes’ retail jobs

Unemployed youth should consider ‘behind-the-scenes’ retail jobs

1 Jul 2024

Nelly Mohale, head of Human Capital at Decusatio

Are we doing enough to empower SA's youth?

Nelly Mohale 28 Jun 2024

The Matric mandate: a barrier to employment for South African youth

The Matric mandate: a barrier to employment for South African youth

Beth Cook, Progression 25 Jun 2024

Daybreak Foods, YES Programme partner to combat youth unemployment

Daybreak Foods, YES Programme partner to combat youth unemployment

25 Jun 2024

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5 tips to creating a successful internship programme

24 Jun 2024

Tiger Brands drives township expansion by recruiting unemployed youth, young people with disabilities

Tiger Brands drives township expansion by recruiting unemployed youth, young people with disabilities

20 Jun 2024

Chloé Bertrand, founder of Afrorama and #AfricaJobsBoard

#AfricaMonth: Chloé Bertrand is making a social impact with #AfricaJobsBoard

Shan Radcliffe 28 May 2024

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Social media job scams and how to spot them

27 May 2024

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SA unemployment rate increases

14 May 2024

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Labour Activation Programme heads to Northern Cape

9 May 2024

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Jobs for young Africans: new data tool reveals trends and red flags

Katharina Fenz 2 May 2024

Solidaridad launches employment fund to boost food security, employ youth

Solidaridad launches employment fund to boost food security, employ youth

30 Apr 2024

CoGTA to launch new programme to improve entrepreneurship skills

CoGTA to launch new programme to improve entrepreneurship skills

23 Apr 2024

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Labour activation programmes to create job opportunities in Gauteng

8 Apr 2024

Gary Silbermann, Co-Founder and Innovation Director at One Degree

Gen Z rising: Rethinking permanent employment

Gary Silbermann 27 Mar 2024

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Why youth unemployment is a human rights issue

20 Mar 2024

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