South Africa has taken steps to help young jobless people. Here's what's working: South Africa has among the worst youth unemployment rates in the world. South Africa has among the highest youth unemployment rates globally, with 58% of 15-24 year olds not in jobs, education or training. In times of economic crisis, young people are the first to lose jobs and the last to gain … [Read more...] about South Africa has taken steps to help young jobless people. Here’s what’s working | The Conversation
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Young people are key to a nicotine-free future: five steps to stop them smoking | The Conversation
Young people are key to a nicotine-free future: five steps to stop them smoking: A girl holds a placard during a rally to create awareness about the effect of tobacco. Himanshu Bhatt/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTobacco use kills more than 8 million people each year. Most adult smokers start smoking before the age of 20. This implies that if one can get through adolescence without … [Read more...] about Young people are key to a nicotine-free future: five steps to stop them smoking | The Conversation
Why Nigeria’s efforts to support poor people fail, and what can be done about it | The Conversation
Why Nigeria's efforts to support poor people fail, and what can be done about it: People receiving food handouts in Lagos, Nigeria. AAPUrbanisation remains a big challenge for city managers in low- and middle-income countries. This includes Nigeria, where the proportion of the urban population increased from 17.5% in 1969 to 51.2% in 2019. An estimated 18% of the urban … [Read more...] about Why Nigeria’s efforts to support poor people fail, and what can be done about it | The Conversation
PE businessman creates app to assist people with COVID-19 information – Port Elizabeth Business News |MyPE
PE businessman creates app to assist people with COVID-19 information – Port Elizabeth Business News: PE businessman creates app to assist people with COVID-19 information: Access to information is a challenge faced by most South Africans, especially during the lockdown period. This has resulted in many, especially those in townships, having to leave their homes to … … [Read more...] about PE businessman creates app to assist people with COVID-19 information – Port Elizabeth Business News |MyPE
Local networks can help people in distress: South Africa’s COVID-19 response needs them | The Conversation
Local networks can help people in distress: South Africa's COVID-19 response needs them: Social solidarity networks have an edge over government: speed, innovation, and local responsiveness Getty ImagesIn South Africa a range of social solidarity networks have emerged to respond to the COVID-19 hunger crisis. They are a vital part of the societal response because of their … [Read more...] about Local networks can help people in distress: South Africa’s COVID-19 response needs them | The Conversation
