Tag Archives: Unemployment

Zimbabwe: The Dilemma of The Educated But Unemployed‏

January 26, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Perry Munzwembiri, zimeye.org One key characteristic of developing nations is that a large proportion of the population is comprised of the youth. The African Development Bank notes that  Africa has the fastest growing and most youthful population in the … read more »

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Nigeria At 52: Indeed, this house has fallen

October 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Fifty two years after what is largely described as our flag independence, Nigeria lies wrecked and hobbled. A country that breathed much hope and inspiration fifty two years ago is today a sad and regrettable instance of what a nation … read more »

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Africa’s jobless rate quickens as economy struggles

May 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South African unemployment rose in the first quarter of 2012, data showed on Tuesday, in a sign that economic growth remains far below the levels needed to create jobs, one of the most pressing challenges facing the government. The jobless … read more »

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The Growing Unemployment Crisis in Ghana

July 16, 2011 by benim

The importance of employment to human sustenance and a country’s development cannot be overemphasized. To a nation employment is not only as a catalyst to growth but also a means to poverty reduction. To the individual employment does not only … read more »

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Government to monitor jobs fund, Says Jacob Zuma

February 13, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – The money set aside by government to create jobs will be “rigorously” monitored, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday. “The performance and monitoring department is going to look at what has happened, there is going to be rigours … read more »

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2 killed, 300 injured in Algerian riots

January 9, 2011 by benim

At least two people have been killed and 300 others injured in riots that erupted across Algeria amid rising food prices and a housing crisis, state-run media said Saturday. The protests began earlier in the week over spiraling costs of … read more »

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First deaths reported in Algeria riot

January 8, 2011 by benim

Algiers – Two men were killed and at least another 20 people injured in riots in Algeria linked to the rising costs of food and unemployment, a newspaper and rescue services said Saturday. Azzedine Lebza,18, was the first reported fatality … read more »

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Canada’s Unemployment Rate Steady At 7.6%

January 7, 2011 by benim

Some 22,000 jobs were added in December, keeping the unemployment rate for the second consecutive month at 7.6 percent — the lowest level since January 2009, the national statistics institute said Friday. It was a slightly rosier outcome than analysts’ … read more »

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75m Nigerians living in poverty – report

December 9, 2010 by benim

ABUJA—Citing the 2004 statistics released by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, National Poverty Eradication Programme, NAPEP, Tuesday said 75 million Nigerians, representing 50 percent of the population, still live below a dollar per day. The agency also disclosed that … read more »

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