Small businesses to benefit most from digital revolution

7.7 per cent of Africa’s current labour force is unemployed, up from 5.7 per cent in 2013. [iStockphoto]

Africa’s working population is expected to reach 450 million by 2035, in line with the general population growth.

According to the 2017 Africa Competitiveness Report, if current economic growth trends continue, only 100 million jobs will be created by then. This means that millions of Africans, many of whom are already waiting to enter the labour force, will have few options for gainful employment.