Tag: Jobs
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy to Tackle Jobs Crisis
Overview: A milestone toward a comprehensive employment framework In November 2025, Namibia took a decisive step toward strengthening its labor market with the convening of a high-level technical workshop in Swakopmund. The gathering, which brought together national experts, social partners, and government representatives, focused on drafting Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The workshop underscored…
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Namibia Advances Third National Employment Policy for Jobs
Overview In early November 2025, Swakopmund hosted a pivotal gathering of national experts and social partners to advance Namibia’s third National Employment Policy (NEP). The workshop marked a significant step toward a comprehensive framework designed to stimulate job creation, strengthen the skills pipeline, and promote inclusive growth across the country. The event brought together government…
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Is the job market getting worse? NPR examines the data
What the latest signals say about the job market The question many Americans are asking right now is: is the job market getting worse? The short answer is: the full answer isn’t as simple as a single number. The government shutdown has delayed the release of crucial labor market data for the second consecutive month,…
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October Job Cuts Surge to 22-Year High as U.S. Firms Trim Roles
Overview: A Record October for Layoffs U.S.-based companies announced more than 153,000 job cuts in October, according to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The monthly total marks a 22-year high and reinforces a pattern of cost-cutting and reorganizations as businesses navigate shifting demand, inflationary pressures, and policy changes. While job openings have remained resilient…
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Youth Employment: African Startups Seeking Solutions
Introduction Across Africa, young people face a challenging labor market, with unemployment persisting alongside a growing wave of NEETs—those not in employment, education, or training. Startups across the continent are emerging as potential engines of job creation, innovation, and digital transformation. While these ventures offer fresh opportunities, their impact is constrained by limited financing, gaps…
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Gudivada Becomes Home to Andhra Pradesh’s First IT Company
Gudivada Emerges as a New IT Hub On Vijaya Dashami, a milestone unfolded in Gudivada, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, as the town welcomed its first information technology company. Princeton IT Services began operations with seating for about 100 professionals, signaling a fresh chapter in the region’s fast-growing IT ecosystem. About Princeton IT Services CEO Ravi…
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Kwinana Alumina Refinery: Alcoa Confirms Permanent Shutdown
Alcoa confirms permanent shutdown of Kwinana refinery Alcoa has announced there is no sustainable path to restarting the Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia after winding down production. The decision marks the end of an era for a facility that has operated in the WA region for more than six decades and follows a formal…