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GUEST – Lubabalo Dyantyi is the founding partner of Deviare Pty Ltd

Digital skills pipeline is answer to youth unemployment and South African tech firms are calling upon government and the private sector to invest more in digital skills development initiatives, to help combat the youth unemployment crisis. The youth unemployment rate in SA hit a staggering 34.5 % in Q1 2022, according to Stats SA. Nurturing new growth and job creation opportunities, with a particular focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, will play a crucial role in creating employment opportunities for the millions of unemployed South Africans, say local organisations.
13 Jun 2023 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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