[TOP STORY] Youth determined to find work despite jobs shortage

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‘Where are the sectors of the economy where we see growth and there are a few of them, they are like silver linings. Digital and tech, for example, and global business services are really good growth sectors,’ says project management office head at the presidency, Rudi Dicks.

30 Aug 2023 9AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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