Beyond the Cap🎓

​A new challenge has befallen the job seeking graduates of Zimbabwe, after the Youth Minister Tino Machakaire made an announcement that the National Youth Service (NYS) certificate will now be a requirement for graduates to be eligible to apply for jobs. This comes at a time when many graduates in the country are unemployed or underemployed. According to the statistics, thirty to forty-five thousand graduates enter the market annually, but fewer than 20 percent find jobs in the formal sector.  Minister Machaike stated the drive behind this big change: “As Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, my mandate is to advance the empowerment and holistic development of our young people through diverse programs and initiatives.However , true empowerment and development cannot exist without a strong foundation. A young person cannot be fully developed if they are not firmly grounded in their identity, values and history. When we understand where we come from, we ...

Graduation day is over and reality is kicking in. Thousands of Zimbabwean students, armed with degrees and big dreams are facing a harsh truth as jobs are scarce. Universities churn out graduates in commerce, engineering, media and social sciences, yet the formal job market simply cannot absorb them.  According to ZIMSTATS, over 80% of working Zimbabweans are stuck in the informal sector, with only a few landing stable, formal employment. The economy remains fragile, companies are closing, industries slow to recover, and opportunities for skilled graduates are limited. The once-cherished dream of a 9-to-5 office job is fading fast, leaving young people asking: what’s next for Zimbabwe’s graduates? Share your thoughts in the comments😍