Youth must take the lead in driving economic growth, says Paul Mashatile: Young people should take the lead in driving economic growth and employment, and the government is committed to helping draw more youth into the economy, says Deputy President Paul…
“On our end as government, we have created a favourable environment to support youth to become successful entrepreneurs with flourishing businesses,” nvestment roundtable held in Kempton Park on Thursday.The roundtable is aimed at accelerating investments across various industries for the benefit of young people on a national, regional and international level.
“In today’s rapidly evolving and extremely competitive global economy, we believe investing in our youth is a key to a prosperous and sustainable future,” Mashatile said.The deputy president said the country was faced with challenges ranging from an ongoing energy crisis to high unemployment rates, dwindling investor confidence and an economy that was not growing fast enough to meet development goals.He said according to Stats SA, the youth unemployment rate reached 62.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mashatile urges government to boost youth development investments - SABC NewsDelivering the keynote address at the NYDA Investment Summit in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government stands ready to contribute towards the NYDA’s R500-million investment ambitions. YouthMonth
Read more »
WATCH | Deputy President Mashatile addresses NYDA investment roundtableDeputy President Paul Mashatile addressed the National Youth Development Agency investment roundtable in Kempton Park on Thursday.
Read more »
Panyaza Lesufi vows full account of every CV submitted for Youth Day jobs initiativeAll applicants' details were captured on the system and if their printed CVs cannot be found, officials will contact them to ask them to resubmit, says premier.
Read more »
Department of POCS hosts a successful Youth Day programme in DelftOn Monday, 19 June 2023, the Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (POCS) hosted youth from various high schools in the Delft area as part of its Youth Month Programme.
Read more »
Community commemorates Youth Day | Boksburg Advertiser𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲
Read more »
WATCH: Youth encouraged to act against GBV | Boksburg AdvertiserThe South African National Civil Organisation (Sanco) in Ekurhuleni hosted a campaign to raise gender-based violence (GBV) awareness and other social ills among the youth in its Bavumile branch in Comet, Ward 33. WeDoMoreWednesdays
Read more »