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ALL state-owned tertiary education institutions in the country are understaffed with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) being the hardest hit, a report by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education has shown.
PUBLIC Service minister Elphas Mukonoweshuro on Wednesday said a national civil service payroll and skills audit will begin on November 30, but will exclude soldiers and other security personnel.
The judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Niger State chapter on Thursday suspended its three-week industrial action following a memorandum of understanding between the state government and the union.Speaking at the signing of the agreement, the state Attorney- General and Commissioner of Justice, Adamu Usman, said this became necessary so as to avert further industrial dispute in the sector ...
The Dirctor-General, Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS), Ilorin, Dr. John 'Niyi Olanrewaju, has described corruption as a menace that hinders meaningful development and progress in any nation.Olanrewaju who spoke at the burial of late Prince Samuel Kayode, father of minister of Labour and Productivity, in Ikaram, Ondo State, said all hands must be on deck in the fight ...
Minister of Labour and Productivity, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, has charged Nigeria Students to be studious and morally upright in the pursuit of their career and future endeavors.Prince Kayode made the remarks while presenting learning materials to four secondary schools in Ikaram, Akoko, Ondo State. He commended MTN for partnering with the government to improve the standard of education by laying ...
The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Unit of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have described the frequent outbursts by the Minister of Works and Urban Development, Dr Hassan Lawal, over poor state of infrastructure nothing short of playing to the gallery.
With soaring electricity prices making many South Africans cringe, people could soon switch to alternative power in their homes, writes Neo Semono.
For most, a father epitomizes love, protection, care, a safe place. But for some, these are the monsters that they wish they could flee from.
Groups working with women and children believe that the re-introduction of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units, is the right step in the fight against crime on women and children.
year-old Shanae Muir disappeared from her Warner Beach home in KwaZulu-Natal on 9 July 2005, the nation was gripped with anxiety and sorrow for her family.
The new Minister for Women, Children, Youth and People with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, is the first to admit that although in its tenth year, there is a disjuncture between the high levels of awareness of the 16 Days campaign and the persisting abuse of women and children.
Holidaymakers who will be driving to their destinations might be disappointed about a 27 cent fuel increase expected ahead of the festive season.
GROUP OF 20: Africa gets seat at policy table
East African governments hope to open up all job opportunities for fair competition among the region's citizens even as concern rises that retaining national immigration laws in the signed common market protocol could restrict movement of labour.
US President Barack Obama's trip to China and other East Asian states last week appeared like a routine visit, but it emitted some signals of major significance to African countries and the global economy.
Exporters of live animals to Mauritius are preparing to resume the business following the recent rainfall that has improved pasture in Coast province.
China is making a big push to encourage greater international use of its currency, the renminbi.
According to oil marketers, the Kenyan refinery is holding some 300, 000 tonnes of crude belonging to marketers.
Liberia's history of corruption and mismanagement has led to a current sensitivity with regards to procurement processes, observes Minister of Planning and Economic Affairs, Amara Konneh.
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Eliza Turner AME Church located on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia, is expected to observe its 113th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, November 29, 2009. Speaking to the Analyst on Thursday, November 26, 2009, the pastor of the church Rev. Tarkolo A. Miller, disclosed that there will be two separate programs to mark 113th Gala day celebration.
Funeral services over the remains of the former chairman of the Public Procurement & Concessions Commission (PPCC) have taken place at the Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia, with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf describing the late Keith Jubah as faithful, diligent, committed and a man devoted to the nation, to his institution, to his family and to the Almighty God.
Africa's largest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, could be losing its famous 'snowy peak' thanks to Climate Change, a new report suggests. Over 85% of the ice cover that once proved a postcard image has deteriorated since the turn of the 20th century.
Litha Musyami Ogana, the Director of Gender and Development at the African Union Directorate, on Saturday, delivering a paper on behalf of Dr. Jean Ping, chairperson of the African Union Commission, told participants at the meeting of African Ministers of Gender and Women's Affairs that the African Union is on track in implementing the commitments under its gender directorate.
The Civil Rights Congress of Africa has this week called for an apology from Traditional African rulers over the part that they played in the Slave Trade.
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