A growing mismatch between skills provided by education systems and those demanded by modern and high-growth industries contributes to millions of young people in Africa remaining unemployed or underemployed.
The Kunene Region's small-scale mining sector has been facing several challenges despite its significant potential in mineral resources.
Creatives continue to actively position themselves to grow the industry that has the potential to drive economic growth, create employment, and foster cultural development.
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has engaged Rehoboth residents on labour rights, workplace dispute resolution and career guidance.
The engagement forms part of the ministry's regional community meetings aimed at bringing labour-related information and services closer to communities.
Remittances from African migrants reached $97.5 billion in 2022, strengthening households, communities and economies across the continent.
The implementation of the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions is advancing efforts to create jobs, expand social protection and formalise the informal economy.
South African workers have launched a sit-in over 'broken promises', demanding permanent jobs.
Trade unions and workers marched through Johannesburg on Wednesday to demand permanent jobs, the insourcing of outsourced workers, and the reinstatement of dismissed employees.
The Chairperson of the Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment says the African Union, in cooperation with member states, has made notable progress in strengthening policy frameworks, promoting regional cooperation and supporting member states in addressing some of the continent'
A payment dispute between community workers and a contractor has sparked tensions at Aasvoëlnes in the Tsumkwe Constituency following the completion of an elephant trench project.
The workers claim they completed the work and are now demanding the full payment as agreed upon.
Namibia is set to host and lead the Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment.
Held in a tripartite format, the session will be from 27 to 31 July 2026 in Windhoek.
