Private sector 'key' to youth jobs plan

Private sector 'key' to youth jobs plan

The National Youth Development Agency has called on employers to support the Youth Employment Accord, a government-led multi-partner initiative aimed at tackling the economic challenges facing young South Africans.

Special Economic Zones in the pipeline

South Africa's Department of Trade and Industry has identified 10 potential Special Economic Zones countrywide, and will soon be conducting feasibility studies to determine their viability, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

Skills project to 'honour Anene Booysen'

A R10-million skills development and job creation investment in construction-related programme will be launched by Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande on Saturday to honour Anene Booysen and benefit the Bredasdorp community.

R737m for South Africa's small firms

South Africa's Small Enterprise Finance Agency plans to disburse over R737-million to more than 15 000 small firms and micro enterprises by the end of 2013/14 in a move expected to create over 18 000 jobs, says Sefa chief executive Thakani Makhuvha.

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