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Preparing Youth for an Economy That’s Already Changed

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With youth unemployment rising to 47.4%, JASA’s Executive Director Nelo Spies joins Kaya Biz to discuss why South Africa is preparing young people for an economy that no longer exists — and what practical interventions can shift the needle. From entrepreneurial thinking to digital capability, informal‑economy pathways and corporate partnerships, this conversation explores what it will take to unlock youth potential at scale.
11 Aug 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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