By Johannah Malogadihlare
The government and union federations have welcomed the slight decrease in the unemployment rate, with Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli saying it was proof that the government was on the right track.
“As the president stated in his State of the Nation Address earlier this month,
government is committed to tackling unemployment through strategic investments, policy reforms and enhanced private sector participation.
“These results are showing a consecutive decrease in unemployment from quarter three proves that the various efforts are working,” Mhaule said in a statement on Tuesday.
The total number of unemployed youths decreased by 133,000 to 4,7 million while employed youths recorded an increase of 37,000 to 5.8 million in the last three months of 2024.
“The reduction in the unemployment rate reflects the dedication and collaborative
efforts of our government and key stakeholders,” said Mhaule.
“The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) and
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