Tensions Rise as South Africa Battles High Unemployment
Scores of people were injured at a protest planned by the opposition party, Democratic Alliance, in support of a youth wage subsidy. read more »
Ghana's Economic Boom Not Creating Jobs
Joblessness is on the rise despite the country's recent economic boom says Trade Union Congress Secretary General Brother Kofi Asamoah. read more »
Kenya: Increase in Minimum Wage for Workers
All workers across the country will receive a 13.1 percent pay increment on the basic minimum wage the president announced. read more »
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Despite the country's agricultural potential, DR Congo has the has the highest estimated prevalence of malnutrition in the world. Read more »
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Scores of people were injured at a protest planned by the opposition party, Democratic Alliance, in support of a youth wage subsidy. Read more »
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Political parties are at logger heads over the government's response to the resident doctors' strike, which has escalated the industrial crisis in the health sector. Read more »
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Despite rapid economic growth in some African countries in recent years, no government can rightfully claim that all its citizens have access to enough affordable, nutritious food ... Read more »
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The Nigeria Labour Congress says there will be another long-drawn battle should the government fail to stop moves to increase petrol prices. Read more »
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The federal aviation authority is embroiled in an on-going dispute with Maevis, a company holding a concessionary license that the Authority terminated at Lagos Airport. Read more »
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African leaders are called to assess why trade between countries on the continent is not nearly as fruitful as it could, or should be. Read more »
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The banking sector has seen several shake-ups that includes the firing of chief executives and the cutting of jobs. Read more »
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Members of Parliament have insisted that government fulfills its promise to grant teachers with a 30-percent salary increment in the financial year 2012/2013. Read more »
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Due to the Finance Ministry not providing the needed Sh214 billion to have all health workers' salaries increased by the proposed 100 percent, workers will have to wait a while ... Read more »














