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Educated youth trapped in deepening job crisis

Despite thousands of people remaining unemployed, some jobs reportedly remain unfilled. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Despite thousands of people remaining unemployed, some jobs reportedly remain unfilled. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana is facing a deepening unemployment crisis, with educated young people amongst the hardest hit as the country battles limited job creation and growing economic pressures.

The recent 2024 estimates place the country’s unemployment rate between 23.1% and 27.6%, whilst youth unemployment amongst people aged 15 to 35 is believed to exceed 34% to 43%.

Labour experts and worker representatives from different unions say the situation reflects long-standing structural problems within the economy and the labour market.

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