March 05
South Africa: Cosatu Worried By Illicit Payments At Prasa [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is gravely concerned about the rehabilitation of Metrorail following reports of illicit payments to the tune of R2.7 billion to… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Training Activist Youths Who Get Employment Abroad to Conform to Host Country's Systems
Capital FM
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua says the government is training youths with backgrounds in activism who secure employment abroad to adapt to their host… Read more »
Zimbabwe: NSSA Urged to Consider Early Payments Due to Rampant Job Cuts
New Zimbabwe
A local workers' rights group has called on the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to consider processing early payments for workers in the wake of rampant job cuts. Read more »
March 04
South Africa: About 1.9-Million People Still Need to Swap Gold Cards As Sassa Deadline Looms
GroundUp
Postbank admits that completing the process on time is "impossible" Read more »
Malawi: The Case for a 100 Percent Minimum Wage Increment [editorial]
Nyasa Times
Malawi Congress of Trade Union's (MCTU) proposal to double the minimum wage from K90,000 to K180,000 is not only justified--it is long overdue. In fact, to argue otherwise would be… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Saddened By Deaths of KZN Labour Activation Programme Beneficiaries
SAnews.gov.za
Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, has expressed shock and sadness at the tragic passing of three young beneficiaries of the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) in… Read more »
Africa: Inside Rwanda's Tungsten Mine Which Is the Leading Producer in Africa
New Times
It is a busy Monday at Nyakabingo Mine in Rulindo District as over 2,000 workers engage in various roles, from office duties to mechanised underground mining in search of… Read more »
Liberia: Napttil President Pledges Constructive Engagement for Private Teachers' Fair Treatment
Liberian Investigator
The President of the National Association of Private Teacher Training Institutes in Liberia (NAPTTIL), Rev. Andrew S. Fayiah, has pledged to engage constructively with the Liberian… Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Social Development and BMA to Strengthen Social Services At Border Posts
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Social Development and the Border Management Authority (BMA) have committed to working together to address gaps in social service delivery at border crossings. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu to Picket in Support of Department of Health in NHI Court Case [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of the South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is set to picket outside the North Gauteng High Court in solidarity with the Department of Health, in the National Health… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Electric Utility Reports Over 50 Million Birr Loss Due to Theft, Damages - 22 Employees Penalized
Addis Standard
The Ethiopian Electricity Utility (EEU) has announced that property theft and destruction worth 50.2 million Birr occurred in the past seven months of the current fiscal year. Read more »
South Africa: Samwu Condemns the Introduction of Contracted Services and the Reduction of Overtime At Ekurhuleni [press release]
COSATU
The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) Ekurhuleni Region strongly condemns the City of Ekurhuleni's decision to reduce overtime and acting allowances by 50% and to… Read more »
Nigeria: ITF to Onboard Additional 100,000 Artisans, Targets 1,500 Training Centres
Daily Trust
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has revealed that it has begun preparations to enrol an additional 100,000 participants in the next phase of its Skill Up Artisans Programme… Read more »
March 02
Nigeria: NLC Rejects Migration of Lower Electricity Tariffs to Band A
Premium Times
The labour leaders said the migration would further deepen the misery of Nigerians Read more »
February 28
Namibia: Swakop Uranium Employees Enticed to Invest Through Voluntary Pay Deductions
Namibia Economist
NAMITVEST Investment Holdings and Swakop Uranium signed a payroll deduction agreement on Thursday 27 February in Swakopmund for employees to invest in NAMITVEST, an instrument… Read more »
February 27
Ethiopia: Kessem Sugar Factory Announces Mass Layoffs, Sparking Protests
Addis Standard
Kessem Sugar Factory's management has issued a preliminary warning about plans to lay off more than 1,100 employees in the coming months, raising "deep concerns" among workers… Read more »
Ghana: Dvla CEO Commits to Stronger Partnership With Port Operators
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Mr Julius Neequaye Kotey, has said the Authority will continue to work in unison with the various… Read more »
Ghana: Let's Dialogue On Recruitment Into Public Sector - Minister
Ghanaian Times
Ms Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, the Minister of State-designate, Public-Sector Reforms, has called for a dialogue on the recruitment of individuals into the public sector. Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Executive Loses Bid to Delay Disciplinary Hearing
GroundUp
Judge says Gugulethu Yako's appeal has no merit Read more »
February 26
Kenya: Nairobi Medics to Down Tools Thursday to Protest 'Chronic' Salary Delays
Capital FM
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced a planned strike across Nairobi City County from Thursday to protest salary delays and stalled promotions. Read more »
Kenya: BD East Africa, Safaricom to Compensate Ex-Staff Over Privacy Breach
Capital FM
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has ruled in favour of Catherine Kainyu Murithi in a data privacy case, ordering Becton Dickinson and Company (BD East Africa)… Read more »
Kenya: 700 Young Women Trained for Global Hospitality Jobs
Capital FM
At least 700 young women in Nairobi's top hospitality institutions have received training on emerging market trends, career mentorship, and global job opportunities through an… Read more »
Uganda: Upcoming Masterclass to Equip Job Seekers, Professionals With Skills to Excel in Remote Jobs
Nile Post
Job seekers and professionals across Uganda are set to benefit from the upcoming 'Remote Work Masterclass', an event that will equip them with rare career skills. Read more »
Nigeria: UK - Govt to Extend Seasonal Worker Policy
Daily Trust
The UK government announced Tuesday that it would extend a policy allowing the use of foreign seasonal agricultural workers for another five years, seeking to improve damaged… Read more »
Nigeria: Osun On Edge As LG Crisis Deepens, Workers in Dilemma
Daily Trust
The conduct of local government election in Osun State by the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration against the advice of the federal government and the police was the… Read more »
