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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

job losses

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South Africa

S.A Union COSATU Concerned Over U.S. Tariff Threat

S.A union Cosatu says it is deeply worried by the United States president Donald Trump’s announcement of pending tariffs on South African and other nations’ exports. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks says this threatens thousands of South African jobs in many sectors, including agriculture, mining, jewellery, chemicals, automotive, and clothing. He says with a 41.9-percent unemployment rate, South Africa cannot afford further job losses:  

today15 February, 2025 44

Namibia

US Aid Freeze Hits Namibian Organizations

Namibian civil society groups are alarmed by the US decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days, citing its direct consequences on local organizations. The Namibia Diverse Women’s Association faces job losses for 12 employees due to the funding halt, according to strategic coordinator Linda Baumann. NamNet chairperson Mahongora Kavihuha provides further insight into the situation.  

today13 February, 2025 61

South Africa

Cosatu Welcomes Dip in Unemployment Rate in South Africa

    S A. Union Cosatu says the slight dip in the unemployment rate is a welcome reprieve, coming on the back of three consecutive quarters of job losses. About 294-thousand more people were employed in the third quarter of this year. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says unemployment remains dangerously high among young people. He says the private sector needs to come to the party by halting the flood of retrenchments […]

today13 November, 2024 44

Africa

COP28: Report recommends young people get a fair share of climate finance

Young people, who are among those most at risk to the impacts of climate change, are not accessing the funds they need to tackle the challenges posed by global warming, according to a report published on 9 December. The joint report by the Commonwealth Secretariat and YOUNGO, the children and youth constituency of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), analysed 100 climate finance initiatives targeted at young people. While it […]

today12 December, 2023 12