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The retirement age impasse

December 14, 2021

How long do you want to work before retiring? In most African countries the retirement age is 60. But in Uganda, some civil servants want to change their age legally so that they can stay in the job market for longer. Unsurprisingly, young Ugandans who face crippling unemployment are very much against the idea. On this week's show we delve into this issue which is also being debated in Zambia.

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The 77 Percent Podcast

The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

A weekly podcast for the 77% of Africans who are under 35 years of age. We're a generation of confident, dynamic young people who are shaping Africa's future. You can listen below — or on your favorite podcast platform.