AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJobs and livelihoods: South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.7% in the third quarter, with 8.6 million people out of work despite 101,000 net job gains. Worker Safety: A South African woman’s return from forced work in Southeast Asian scam centres has exposed trafficking networks using local recruiters and fake overseas job offers. Digital Security: e-Crime Bureau and Smart Africa have partnered to strengthen cybersecurity, while African health leaders warn that data must serve people, not just technology providers. Youth Innovation: South African schools won the 2026 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition with projects tackling plastic waste and overcrowding through practical STEM solutions.
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