SOUTH AFRICA'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES TO 33.6% IN Q2 2026.(PHOTO).

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  South Africa's Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.6% in Q2 2026 South Africa's unemployment rate climbed to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the first quarter, according to new figures from the national statistics department. The number of unemployed people rose to 8.5 million, while the number of employed people fell by 16,000 to 16.7 million. The data shows job losses across key sectors including community and social services, mining, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities. The steepest declines were recorded in the Western Cape, Gauteng, and North West provinces. Officials did not provide clear reasons for the downturn, leaving the main drivers of the rising unemployment rate uncertain.

FED. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MANDATES ALL TEACHERS TO BE FULLY CERTIFIED/LICENSED BY 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION. (PHOTO).


 FED. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MANDATES ALL TEACHERS TO BE FULLY CERTIFIED/LICENSED  BY 2026/2027 ACADEMIC SESSION

                                                    

Concerns over unqualified individuals in classrooms and the need to strengthen professionalism in the teaching sector have prompted a renewed regulatory push in Nigeria’s education system.

All teachers across the country are now required to be fully certified and licensed before the end of the 2026/2027 academic session. 


This directive issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and to be enforced by the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), ensuring that only professionally qualified educators are allowed to teach in Nigerian schools.

Teachers are expected to access the Council’s official portal to obtain or renew their licences, which will remain valid for three years. In addition, certified teachers seeking employment opportunities outside Nigeria will be issued Letters of Professional Standing, this move is designed to enhance global mobility and competitiveness of Nigerian educators.


As part of the strengthened regulatory framework, a mandatory induction programme will now precede full registration. The Council also made it clear that individuals with criminal records will be disqualified from registration, reinforcing efforts to safeguard standards and integrity within the profession.

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