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Newsletter December, 2021

Namibia: the first National Apprenticeship Week

December, 2021
  • From 8 to 11 November 2021 at the Namibia University of Science and Technology Hotel School was held the first National Apprenticeship Week, aiming to promote apprenticeship in Namibia and highlighting the significance that it can have for economy, society and business.
Newsletter November, 2021

Africa: gig economy can create new jobs?

November, 2021
  • Africa is growing exponentially in the online gig economy.
  • The 2021 Fairwork Foundation report on gig work in South Africa confirms that digital labour platforms hold the potential to reduce the extremely high unemployment and inequality levels.
Newsletter September, 2021

Talenteum Africa: an ecosystem platform for remote work

September, 2021
  • Talenteum is a Pan African platform designed to help companies source and employ remote-working teams, mainly in Africa.
  • It is the first social bridging platform matching and recruiting talent on behalf of its clients or customers, offering services that communities and partners may require.
  • It handles local employment compliance, payroll, human resource support, and benefits for international teams, enabling clients to productively hire and manage full-time personnel internationally.
Newsletter May, 2021

Fostering intra trade in Africa and its impact on employment

May, 2021
  • The African Continental Free Trade Agreement will have profound impact on jobs and investments.
  • Additional rules are required for the agreement to be fully operationalised.
  • The private sector in conjunction with employers’ organisations has a key role to play.
Newsletter February, 2021

The consequences of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement on jobs and investments

February, 2021
  • The largest free-trade area in the world was launched on January 2021 after only 5 years from the beginning of negotiations
  • The agreement is expected to favour investments, decrease poverty and increase jobs

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