As African governments grapple the continent's high youth unemployment figures, calls are mounting for countries to empower artisinal development programmes in order to address the issue. In South Africa, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) Training Centre is doing just that. With the country's youth unemployment rate reaching 43.7% in quartter 3 of last year, Seifsa's Training Centre Manager, Emile Jacobs tells Tsepiso Makwetla that it is time for governments to invest in the future of young people 

<p>As African governments grapple the continent's high youth unemployment figures, calls are mounting for countries to empower artisinal development programmes in order to address the issue. In South Africa, the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) Training Centre is doing just that. With the country's youth unemployment rate reaching 43.7% in quartter 3 of last year, Seifsa's Training Centre Manager, Emile Jacobs tells Tsepiso Makwetla that it is time for governments to invest in the future of young people&nbsp;</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>