South Africa’s unemployment rate, the highest in the world, continues to rise ahead of election

South Africa’s unemployment rate has seen a surge in the past year. The high unemployment rate is a significant concern for the ruling African National Congress. South Africa’s unemployment rate, already the highest in the world, rose to 32.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to official government figures released on Tuesday.The Quarterly Labor…

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Unemployment claims in Louisiana declined last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, … Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims,…

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