Rich in minerals, poor in jobs: North West faces growing unemployment crisis
Despite being rich in mineral resources and having significant agricultural potential, the North West is struggling to translate its economic opportunities into jobs. Small businesses continue to battle to grow, while several businesses have closed their doors amid concerns over poor infrastructure and failing municipal services. The province has one of the country’s highest labour underutilisation rates, with official unemployment climbing to 38.1% in the second quarter. #dstv403
