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Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Mar 17, 2023

Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) queried over delayed release of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds

KCCA received Shs1.5 billion for PDM but was ill-prepared and unable to utilise the funds

The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) have put the Minister of State for Kampala City and the management of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) on the spot for delayed release of funds meant for the Parish Development Model (PDM). PDM is a government intervention model aimed…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Mar 15, 2023

Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Commissions Expanded GB Foods Factory in Tema

His government to unlock the full potential of the private sector and the Ghanaian sense of enterprise to create jobs and prosperity for all Ghanaians

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has today, Tuesday, 14th march 2023, commissioned the expanded GB Foods Factory in Tema with the pledge to continue unleashing the innovative, entrepreneurial instincts of the Ghanaian private sector to drive rapid growth and create jobs. According to the President, it has…

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Khartoum, Sudan | Mar 14, 2023

Gathering between the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum and the Association of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) in Sudan

The Indonesian Embassy took advantage of the opportunity to socialize the latest developments regarding consular regulations, immigration, efforts to strengthen the protection of Indonesian citizens

The Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum is committed to continuing to prevent TIP and improve the quality of service and protection for Indonesian citizens, especially for Indonesian Migrant Workers in Sudan. In this regard, on Friday, March 10 2023, at the Freedom Yard, the Protkons Team of the Indonesian Embassy in…

Source: The World Bank Group | Mar 13, 2023

Accelerating the Use of Digital Technologies is Key to Creating Productive Jobs and Boosting Economic Growth in Africa

Of all the regions in the world, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) displays the largest gap between the availability of digital infrastructure and people’s actual usage

With Africa’s share of the global workforce projected to become the largest in the world by 2100, it is critical for African countries to increase the uptake of digital technologies* to drive employment growth for the more than 22 million Africans joining the workforce each year, emphasizes a new report…

Source: The World Bank Group | Mar 10, 2023

Mozambique Economic Update: Why Services Matter for Growth and Jobs

Mozambique’s strong growth performance in recent decades has helped reduce poverty

Mozambique’s economic recovery is picking up steam, with growth reaching 4.1% in 2022, despite global economic headwinds marked by rising fuel and food prices. The medium-term economic outlook is positive, with growth expected to accelerate to 6% over 2023-2025, driven by continued recovery in services, increased liquefied natural gas production,…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Mar 09, 2023

South Africa: Health Committee chairperson calls on employers and workers to settle wage disputes to end ongoing strikes

Dr Jacobs said the strike denies South Africans their constitutional right to genuine healthcare services, as patients are unable to access surgeries and dispensaries

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Kenneth Jacobs, has called upon government and the labour unions to find solutions to the wage disputes which have led to the ongoing strikes and violence at certain hospitals. Dr Jacobs said the strike denies South Africans their constitutional right to…

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- Challenges and Opportunities - Global Survey Results on Women’s Tech Careers
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Source: Africa Tech Festival | Mar 08, 2023

Challenges and Opportunities - Global Survey Results on Women’s Tech Careers

New survey reveals COVID, cost of living crisis, skills shortages and lack of mentorship have negatively affected women’s career development in the past 2 years

52% believe women’s careers in tech suffered due to COVID-19 & cost-of-living crisis; 32% of those in the tech sector say they haven’t received a promotion for over 24 months; 68% see a skills shortage as a key barrier to entry; 21% of women in Africa tech roles are working…

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- Kenya: Government Doubles National Youth Service Intake to 20,000 a Year
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Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Mar 03, 2023

Kenya: Government Doubles National Youth Service Intake to 20,000 a Year

This will encourage and motivate many young Kenyans on their path to national service and productivity

President William Ruto has directed the Ministries of Defence and Interior and National Administration to allocate at least 30 per cent of their vacancies to the National Youth Service (NYS) recruits. He said the move is aimed at ensuring that the skills acquired by the servicemen and women is put…

Source: State House – Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles | Mar 01, 2023

Seychelles: Appointment of the Principal Secretary for Employment

Until recently, Ms Bresson was the Executive Director in the Office of the Minister of Employment & Social Affairs

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of Ms Veronique Bresson as the new Principal Secretary for Employment with immediate effect. Ms Bresson holds a BSc in Law with Employment Relations. Until recently, Ms Bresson was the Executive Director in the Office of the Minister of Employment…

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Source: United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) | Feb 26, 2023

First Person: Hatching a plan for success in rural Gambia

Mr. Sabally was able to take up the opportunity of free technical training, provided by a UN-led training programme, in 2018

Guidom Sabally’s high school education was cut short because his family could no longer afford school fees. For many years, he struggled to find work as an unskilled labourer. Now in his 40s, Mr. Sabally was able to take up the opportunity of free technical training, provided by a UN-led…