Amazon announced a second major wave of layoffs on Wednesday, cutting 16,000 positions globally. This latest move brings the total number of corporate roles eliminated in the last three months to approximately 30,000. The restructuring is a response to pandemic-era over-hiring and a strategic shift toward the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence. Read: iCAUR charges…
Amazon said on Wednesday it was cutting 16 000 jobs worldwide in the second major round of layoffs at the company in three months, as it restructures after pandemic-era over-hiring and expands the adoption of AI tools. Reuters reported last week that Amazon was planning a second round of job cuts as part of a…
Amazon said Wednesday it plans to eliminate about 16,000 corporate jobs, marking its second round of mass job cuts since last October. In a blog post, the company wrote that the layoffs were part of an ongoing effort to “strengthen our organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy.” That coincides with a push…
The analysis is based on the latest job market data and shows that technology vacancies have increased by 18% year-on-year for the year up to end-October 2025. Vacancies increased 10% month-on-month from September to October 2025, signalling a clear and sustained uplift in the sector. Software developer returned to the top of the list of…
Artificial intelligence and automation are no longer experimental in warehousing — a new study from Mecalux and MIT’s Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab finds that 60% of warehouses worldwide now rely on AI to drive operations. The research highlights faster payback, increased efficiency, and growing demand for skilled roles in logistics. Source: Supplied | MIT Mecalux…
Rob Godlonton has been appointed as chief executive officer of IQbusiness. Management and technology consulting firm IQbusiness has concluded its restructuring exercise, which resulted in some employees losing their jobs. As it closes the restructuring chapter, the company also announced some management changes. This sees the appointment of Rob Godlonton as chief executive officer, succeeding…
UN Secretary General António Guterres addressing a press conference at COP30. PHOTO/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The Outcomes Report on the Global Climate Action Agenda was released on Friday at COP30 in Belém, offering a comprehensive overview of groundbreaking progress on real-world climate actions that will accelerate the global transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. The…
STORY HIGHLIGHTS In five years, a Nairobi-based glass recycling business has grown from 60 to 140 employees and an annual revenue of $800,000. The business received a $36,000 grant from the World Bank-funded Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP). Through the KYEOP’s MbeleNaBiz Initiative, 750 young Kenyans received grants of $9,000 or $36,000 to…
In an effort to localise and streamline its recruitment process, the Shoprite Group – in partnership with South African SMME, the OTB Group (OTB) – has created a centralised platform that simplifies applications and prioritises nearby jobs for applicants. This new platform aims to reduce hiring time, improve matching, and bring recruitment closer to home….
Shoprite Group has developed and deployed a centralised digital recruitment platform that is already changing how South Africa’s largest private employer sources employees. Built in partnership with local technology SME, OTB Group, and supported through Shoprite’s enterprise and supplier development arm, Next Capital, the system matches job applicants to vacancies in stores closest to their…
