July 12
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Tinubu, Labour Adjourn for More Consultation
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu and the LEADERSHIP of organised labour have adjourned talks till next for wider consultation with stakeholders on the new national minimum wage. Read more »
July 11
Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Labour, Expresses Commitment to Just, Realistic Minimum Wage
Premium Times
President Tinubu said he is concerned about the welfare of Nigerian workers and that his administration is prioritising their concerns. Read more »
Kenya: Unions Welcome Ruto's Decision to Dissolve Cabinet As 'Bold'
Capital FM
The Central Organization of Trade Unions(COTU) has welcomed President William Ruto's decision to dissolve Cabinet describing it as bold and decisive. Read more »
South Africa: Labour Appeal Court Ruling Sets High Bar On Fake Sick Notes and Malingering, Underscores Need for a Balanced Approach [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Labour Appeal Court has ruled that even when a doctor's office resembles a crime scene, it doesn't justify dismissing an employee for using their sick note. A case involving… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Tinubu Meets With Organised Labour
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu will today meet with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and their Trade Union of Nigeria, TUC, counterparts as part of his consultations with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Meet With Organised Labour Today Over New Minimum Wage
This Day
President Bola Tinubu is expected to meet with members of the organised labour today (Thursday) to resolve issues delaying the approval of a new minimum wage for Nigerian workers,… Read more »
July 10
South Africa: Gautrain Operator, Numsa Back to Negotiating Table
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng Transport and Logistics MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has welcomed the decision by the Bombela Operating Company and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Are We Ready for a Big Debate About SA's Unemployment Rate? [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A recent survey by a group called African Response found that among people who classified themselves as unemployed and looking for work, 41% were earning up to R15,000 a month… Read more »
Kenya: Employer of Teachers in Kenya Warns Public to Watch Out for This Fake Job Ad
Africa Check
Employer of teachers in Kenya warns public to watch out for this fake job ad Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes the Sentencing of VBS Looter Matodzi [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the sentencing of the former VBS Mutual Bank chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi, to an effective 15 years in prison for the… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Assures Permanent Jobs for Junior Secondary School Teachers By Year-End
Capital FM
President William Ruto has assured that all Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers will be confirmed as permanent employees before the end of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: Different Shades of Labour, Dangote's New Voice, and Akpabio's Condescension
Premium Times
A day after the UK election, results were announced, and the Labour Party gained the majority. The government transition moved swiftly. Ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Search for Missing Runner Ends in Tragedy - South African News Briefs - July 09, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: Cosatu Laments the Slow Pace of Transformation in the Workplace [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) laments the shockingly sluggish pace of transformation in the workplace. The recent findings by the Commission of Employment… Read more »
Kenya: World Bank Youth Job Program Ends in Kenya
Capital FM
The Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP) has ended since it was started in 2016. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Committed to Workers' Rights, Decent Wage - Labour Minister
Leadership
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has sought collaboration efforts to create a conducive working environment and productivity in the country's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Are Starving - NSSA Pensioners Petition Parliament Over Measly Pay-Outs
New Zimbabwe
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (NSSA) Pensioners Advocacy have demanded an immediate upward review of their monthly pay-outs saying they have been denied their right to life. Read more »
July 08
Kenya: Medical Interns Demand Immediate Posting As They Occupy Ministry's HQ
Capital FM
Hundreds of medical, dental, and pharmacy interns have taken a stand against the Ministry of Health (MoH) refusing to back down until their demands are met. Read more »
Nigeria: Resolve Minimum Wage Now to Avert Violent Protest, Govt Warned
Daily Trust
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), on Monday, called on the federal government to avert Kenya-like violent protest in Nigeria by resolving the pending minimum wage issue… Read more »
Kenya: Clinical Officers End 99-Day Strike After Deal With Governors
Capital FM
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has called off their nationwide strike after 99 days. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Calls On the Justice Ministry to Focus On the Task At Hand [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Nkadimeng to move with speed and douse the fires in her… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Dispute - Slash Elected Officials Pay By 50%, ZLP Urges Tinubu
Leadership
As debate over minimum wage for workers continues, national chairman of Zenith Labor Party (ZLP) Chief Dan Nwanyanwu has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently reduce the cost of… Read more »
Kenya: Employees Meals Above Sh48,000 Taxable, KRA Clarifies
Capital FM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that if an employer provides meals valued above Sh48,000 annually to an employee, the entire value of those meals no longer… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - SSANU, Nasu Fume Over Alleged Neglect By Govt, Order Nationwide Protest
Premium Times
The spokesperson for the education ministry, Folashade Boriowo, said the ministry had a 'fruitful' discussion with the leaders of the unions. Read more »
Malawi: Court Orders MEC to Pay Ex-Employee George Khake Mk69.4m for Unfair Labour Practices in 2017
Nyasa Times
The Industrial Relations Court (IRC) in Blantyre has ordered the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to pay its former employee, George Khake, the sum of MK69, 361, 001.16 for unfair… Read more »