Zimbabwe / Is it possible to create a million jobs in five years ?

There have been debates and comments in the past weeks on whether it is possible to create a million jobs in Zimbabwe over the next five years. Many economists and analysts interviewed by the various media say it is a dream. In other words, it is impossible.

When Marconi told people that he was developing a device that would enable communication between long distances without the use of cables, many thought he was insane and that it was impossible. But we have wireless communication now. People have always laughed and scorned at visionary people saying they are dreaming. History has shown that nothing is impossible if one is committed and passionate towards achieving it. And that the greatest achievers started as great dreamers.

Instead of analysing how impossible something is, why not look at how we can make it possible? In this case, let us look at the job creation mission in Zimbabwe.

How many people are unemployed in Zimbabwe?

The starting point is to look at how many people are actually unemployed. In the United States and Europe, unemployment is measured by the number of people who are registered for unemployment benefits while seeking jobs at any given time. So you find that every month or quarter, the government releases unemployment figures.

Choosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor from

via ‘It is possible to create a million jobs’ – The Standard.