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Youth planting a tree with community members promoting environmental sustainability in South Africa.

Empowering South Africa’s Youth: LEAP Africa’s Initiative to Tackle Unemployment and Drive SDG Progress

Collaboration with government, civil society and NGOs undertaken in-country to kickstart youth-based projects that will help young people’s futures Johannesburg: Leadership, Effectiveness, Accountability, and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa, a leading non-profit organization committed to leadership development and youth empowerment in Africa announced at a recent stakeholder and press conference in Johannesburg on 7 August the launch of […]

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Conquering Sierra Leone’s Monstrous Trio: Unemployment, Inflation And Currency Depreciation

By: Ken D. Johnson Sierra Leone, with its breathtaking landscapes and abundant natural resources, holds  immense potential. Yet, like many developing nations, it grapples with a formidable  challenge – the triple-headed monster of high unemployment, inflation, and a falling  national currency value. However, by effectively addressing these interconnected  challenges, Sierra Leone can achieve sustainable development […]

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African woman smiling, representing employment issues in South Africa.

Unemployment In South Africa – Are Poor Public Policies To Blame?

By Asanda Gcoyi, CEO, Vapour Products Association of South Africa One in three South Africans is looking for a job. This is according to Statistics South Africa’s most recent quarterly labour force survey, which notes that unemployment in the country has hit a new record high of 34.4%. And it’s not about to get any […]

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Malawian Youth Wipe Away Unemployment Tears With Agribusiness

By Esmie Komwa Eneya After getting tired of searching for employment for seven years, Feston Zale from Chileka area in Malawi’s Southern Region decided to venture into agribusiness. He started thinking of how to change the wetland he inherited from his parents into a horticultural farm. So he joined the Chileka Horticultural Cooperative to learn the […]

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Africa: Mindset Reset Required

A conversation with Magali RheaultGallup’s Regional Director for the World Poll in French-speaking Africa What do you see as the No. 1 problem facing women in your region? Rheault: On a continent as vast and diverse as Africa, it is hard to generalize. But the need to change mindsets about the evolving role of women is […]

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