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Ramaphosa’s 20,000-job pledge stuck without funding

Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp says no dedicated funding has yet been allocated for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pledge to appoint 10,000 agricultural extension officers, while a separate plan to hire 10,000 labour inspectors is also awaiting funding.

Ramaphosa’s 20,000-job pledge stuck without funding

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Obi gives main reason he won’t step down for Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has offered an explanation for his refusal to step down for his African Democratic Congress (ADC) counterpart, Atiku…

  • Peter Obi refuses to step down for Atiku, citing separate party status.
  • Decision on opposition alliances to be made by political parties, not candidates.
  • Obi denies reports of rejecting vice-presidential offer to Atiku.

Ichung’wah warns politicians against using youths to disrupt meetings

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has condemned the use of young people to disrupt political gatherings, urging leaders to invest in employment opportunities rather than mobilising…

  • Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah warns politicians against using youths to disrupt meetings.
  • Hundreds of youths reportedly disrupted a women’s forum in Kirinyaga County.

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