Brazil creates more than 699,000 formal jobs in first four months of 2026

BRICS and partner countries are increasing investment in industrial and mining projects that are expected to create thousands of new jobs and support long-term economic development.

South Africa’s tourism sector continues to strengthen its role in the national economy, supporting around 954,000 direct jobs and contributing to economic growth, according to government data, reports IOL. Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille noted that the industry now accounts for roughly one in every 18 jobs in the country and plays an important role in regional development, hospitality, transport, and related services. South Africa welcomed 10.5 million international visitors in 2025, while the first quarter of 2026 recorded more than 2.9 million arrivals, showing double-digit growth year-on-year. Authorities aim to increase annual international arrivals to 15 million and expand tourism employment to one million jobs by the end of the decade through improved air connectivity and modernised travel procedures.

Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is continuing to expand its non-ferrous metallurgy sector through a series of new industrial projects supported by the country’s extensive mineral resource base, as reported by Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the Ministry of Industry and Construction, 8 projects are expected to be launched in 2026 with a total investment of around US$164 million and the creation of more than 1,500 permanent jobs. The planned facilities will produce cathode copper, copper wire rod, copper cable, aluminium powder, and aluminium bars. In total, Kazakhstan is currently developing or planning 48 metallurgy projects, expected to create approximately 19,400 jobs, many of them in rural areas.

Also other countries around the world are increasingly expanding industrial and resource sectors through large-scale investment projects aimed at creating jobs, strengthening exports and supporting long-term economic growth.

Zimbabwe’s formal mining sector is expected to create up to 100,000 jobs over the next five years as the country expands investment in gold, lithium, platinum, and chrome production. According to the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe, nearly half of the projected vacancies will require engineers and other technical specialists, reflecting the growing technological complexity of mining operations. The industry currently employs around 60,000 people and contributes about 14.5 per cent to the country’s GDP while generating more than 45 per cent of Zimbabwe’s foreign currency earnings, as reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.