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Ghanaian Recruiter Caught in Fake UK Job Sponsorship Scheme

Imagine a scenario where you're promised a better future abroad, investing not just your hopes but your hard-earned money. It's a familiar tale for those who, in pursuit of job opportunities in the UK, found themselves caught in a web of deceit. Several individuals, aspiring to secure placements through the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) system, sadly reported losing tens of thousands of pounds. They later discovered, to their dismay, that the documents they received were nothing more than clever forgeries—replicas…

Women in Abudwak Camps Voice Concerns Over Job Displacement

The Triumphs and Trials of Resilience “I find myself in a difficult position,” shared Maryan, as the evening darkness enveloped the settlement. “Tonight, it was a neighbor who had the kindness to give us a bowl of rice and sugar. I cooked it for the children. Raising seven children without a father is not easy—some are older, others younger—but too often, we go to bed with empty stomachs.” Maryan's eyes reflected a mixture of weariness and quiet fortitude. Maryan's journey has been arduous. For nearly four…

In 2022, I lost my job and have faced a challenging path since, submitting 200 job applications and returning to live with my parents.…

Imagine embarking on a career journey, only for the road to suddenly stop short. That was me in June 2021 when the startup I was pouring my energy into paused my marketing position due to financial constraints. Those initial weeks were surreal, like a plot twist in a novel no one saw coming. Contract gigs became my new norm until December 2021, when I finally found myself in the comfort of a full-time role again. Yet, in a narrative as unpredictable as life itself, I faced another layoff.…

Musk: Government Employees Must Defend Their Roles or Face Job Losses

In a bold and controversial move, Elon Musk has declared that all federal employees in the United States must justify their roles or face termination. This announcement came mere hours after former President Donald Trump urged Musk to adopt a more aggressive stance on reducing government expenditures. As the wealthiest individual in the world and a prominent benefactor of Trump’s political endeavors, Musk has taken the lead in a significant restructuring effort aimed at the federal workforce. He stated unequivocally, "All…

Navigating a Pay Increase Request in Today’s Challenging Job Market

Seeking a Raise: Strategies and Steps Towards Better Compensation Not long ago, Cory Stahle, a perceptive economist at the Indeed Hiring Lab, reminded us of a curious financial nugget: employees who take the leap to a new job often see greater wage growth than those who stick with their current gig. But, alas, in a twist of irony, such jumps may not be a simple game of hop, skip, and jump. U.S. companies, often considered the heartbeat of global industry, have reduced their hiring to a rate unseen in nearly a…

in Libreville, students’ odd job of funding

Several students in the country are deprived of their holiday. They have started small businesses to earn some money that allow them to support themselves from the beginning of the school year. as reported from Libreville, Yves-Laurent GomaSporty building, Jovani Junior Kouamba sells used clothes at the Nzeng Ayong market in…

job creation, a serious concern

Congo-Brazzaville elects its new president on Sunday, March 21st. As a whole, the young people representing the majority of the population are waiting for the newly elected representative to create more jobs for them because unemployment has reached worrying proportions in this country with nearly five million inhabitants full of wealth including oil.…

a rare and long-awaited job

"History of Madagascar: The Construction of a Nation" is the title of the work written by a collective of six historians, researchers and teachers who are well known from the Big Island, such as Manassé Esoavelomandroso, Helihanta Rajaonarison or again Father Sylvain Urfer, author of many books about Madagascar. These are 283 pages that trace the history of a people, from the arrival of the first inhabitants of the island who live on the coast to independence and the pursuit of democracy. The authors of the book presented…

Burkinaction, a growing network of young job seekers

Every year in sub-Saharan Africa, eleven million young people enter the labor market. Finding a job is a challenge and improving employability, ie. the ability to find a job is one of the most important goals of the Burkinaction Association. Spotlight on this initiative which already has ten thousand members. Joël Bamogo is a…

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