November 25
South Africa: Union Criticises Employers for Not Registering Domestic Workers With UIF. But It's Not So Simple
GroundUp
UIF registration system works poorly Read more »
Namibia: Khorixas Community Hopes for Jobs At Goantagab Mine
Namibian
The discovery of high-grade tin reserves at Goantagab mine in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy near Khorixas, has sparked expectations of job opportunities for community members. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Suspend Strike, to Review Progress in December
Premium Times
The association had on Monday declared a seven-day warning strike over the government's alleged failure to take significant steps in addressing its demands. Read more »
Ghana: SSNIT Enrolls 121,000 Informal Sector Workers Onto Scheme
Ghanaian Times
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in less than a year has enrolled about 121,000 informal sector workers onto the scheme under the Self-Employed and… Read more »
Gambia: '30 Percent Salary Increment Includes Only Low-Income Earners', Says Dr Ceesay
Foroyaa
The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has disclosed that a planned 30% pay rise for civil servants will include only 'low-income… Read more »
November 24
Nigeria: Amid Rising Anxiety, Govt Says No Mass Sack of Workers With Degrees From Benin, Togo
This Day
The Federal Civil Service Commission has denied the claim of the mass sack of workers who obtained their degrees from Benin Republic, and Togo. Read more »
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Kenya: Transforming Kenya's Digital Economy - New Toolkit Offers Policy Roadmap to Reform the Gig Economy and Impact Millions of Workers
Mastercard Foundation
A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Begs Labour to Shelve Planned Strike Over Minimum Wage
Premium Times
On Wednesday, labour unions in Cross River State issued a notice of a two-day warning strike scheduled to begin at midnight on Sunday. Read more »
November 22
Kenya: Engage Workers On Strategic Reforms or Risk Failing - Cotu Tells Govt
Capital FM
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has called on the government and state agencies to consult workers before implementing any strategic reforms. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Workers to Enjoy N70,000 Minimum Wage From December
This Day
Yinka Oyebode writes that workers and pensioners in Ekiti State will from December, 2024 begin to earn the N70,000 minimum wage. Read more »
November 21
Uganda: Colonel Nakalema Challenges Stakeholders to Tackle Graduate Unemployment Sustainably
Nile Post
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has called on academicians, and stakeholders from both private and public sectors to devise sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Have No Power to Fire Me,' Says Sacked Unizik VC
Premium Times
Mr Odoh, a professor, who emerged as the seventh substantive vice-chancellor of the university on 29 October, had his appointment nullified by the Federal Ministry of Education on… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Party Begins Grassroots Mobilisation to 'Clinch 2027 Presidency'
Vanguard
The Labour Party (LP) has launched a strategic initiative to strengthen grassroots mobilization and empower youth leaders across the country as part of its preparation for the 2027… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Gig Economy Takes Center Stage at Africa Celebrates 2024 Event
Mastercard Foundation
During a panel discussion at the event, it was stated that regulatory sandboxes should be designed to help gig platforms thrive. Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Workers Have Slept Outside City Hall for a Month, Hoping to Get Jobs Back
GroundUp
Their contracts were terminated in July and the eThekwini municipality says it is only considering applicants 35 or younger Read more »
Zimbabwe: Security Guards Petition Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Over Poor Salaries
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Security Guards Union (ZISEGU) has petitioned the Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe over the urgent need to repeal Statutory Instrument 58/2024 which allows… Read more »
November 20
Ethiopia: Legislators Endorse Federal Civil Service Bill, Bringing Structural Changes, Revised Pay Scales for Govt Workers
Addis Standard
Among the legislative proposals introduced in the final days of the previous fiscal year and carried over to the current year was the draft Federal Civil Servants Proclamation. Read more »
Nigeria: Unregulated Labour Migration Exposes Workers to Abuse, Exploitation - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that unregulated and disorderly labour migration exposes workers to vulnerabilities, including exploitation, abuse, and precarious working… Read more »
South Africa: Crucial Court Battle Over Future of 'New' Trade Unions
GroundUp
The Labour Appeal Court will hear an appeal by the Registrar of Labour Relations. The court will decide whether the Simunye Workers Forum can be registered as a trade union. Read more »
Africa: Jada Raises $1m to Build Africa's AI Workforce for Global Demand
Daba Finance
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Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Signs N70,000 Minimum Wage With Labour Leaders
Premium Times
According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will cover all strata of Ekiti workers, as well as pensioners. Read more »
Africa: Andela, CNCF Partner to Train 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Skills
Daba Finance
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November 19
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress in Rolling Out the Long Sought Two Pot Pension Reforms [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the excellent progress rolling out the long sought Two Pot Pension Reforms since 1 September. We have been heartened by… Read more »
South Africa: Close to 4,000 Jobs On the Cards As China-African Precious Metals Expand Operations in North West
SAnews.gov.za
The China-African Precious Metals Company has recently opened a newly refurbished gold processing plant, which will create close to 4 000 work opportunities in Orkney in the City… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Cautions Public Servants Against Failing Kenyans
Capital FM
President William Ruto has cautioned public servants against failing Kenyans on service delivery. Read more »
Nigeria: Over 252,000 Jobs Created Through Housing Programme - Dangiwa
Leadership
Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has announced that over 252,000 jobs have been created through the government's housing initiatives as part of… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Fcta Workers
Premium Times
Mr Wije also approved the payment of three months arrears of the new minimum wage. Read more »
