Tag: unemployment

Nigerians speak out about economic recovery

Coping with Nigeria’s recession

Op-Ed: Being an optimist in trying times

I am an optimist and believe that tomorrow will be better than today; that the future will be better than the present. This is a mind-set that has worked for…

For South Africans, economic pain hit long before recession

Chronic unemployment and lofty inflation have shattered consumer confidence.

Global publics more upbeat about the economy, but many are pessimistic about children’s future

A new Pew Research Center survey finds global economic spirits are reviving.

South Africa’s unemployment hits 14-year high as recession looms

South Africa’s unemployment rose to its highest in 14 years in the first quarter.

Protesters over lack of jobs, houses clash with South African police

Police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets at protesters in southern townships of Johannesburg on Tuesday to quell the latest violence over lack of housing and jobs, piling pressure on President Jacob Zuma’s government.