November 11
Nigeria: NLC to Embark On Strike Over New Minimum Wage Dec 1
Leadership
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a mandate for a nationwide strike to commence on December 1, 2024, in states where the new… Read more »
Uganda: Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Urgent Need for Job Creation As Labor Force Set to Expand By 2030, IMF Warns
Nile Post
In a post on its social media, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) underscored the critical need for sub-Saharan Africa to create up to 15 million jobs annually by 2030. Read more »
Namibia: Is Your Boss a Bully?
Namibian
Is your boss making your work life miserable? Or are you surrounded by a team of seasoned bullies? Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Fumes Over Unpaid Pension to Aged Seafarers
Vanguard
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, and the Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporation and Government-Owned Companies, SSASCGOC, have decried the delay in… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - NLC Directs Workers in Non-Compliant States to Begin Strike December 1
This Day
Following delays in the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage by many states, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the affected branches to commence strike… Read more »
November 10
Africa: Africa's Pursuit of Cost-Effective Community Health Worker Services
Africa CDC
Fifteen service categories, comprising a total of 110 interventions, have been identified in Africa as priorities for delivery through Community Health Workers. Now, health… Read more »
Uganda: CEO Apprenticeship Program of 2024 Graduates
Nile Post
A cohort of executives celebrated their graduation from the CEO Apprenticeship Program (CAP), marking the completion of a transformative journey that has reshaped how they approach… Read more »
November 08
Africa: Experts Defend the Need for Promoting Mental Health in the Workplace [press release]
Africa CDC
Multiple public health emergencies and challenges continue to take a toll on mental health across Africa. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has… Read more »
Nigeria: NUPENG Threatens Nationwide Strike As Naval Officers Invade Oil Platform
Vanguard
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has threatened a nationwide strike as Naval Special force stormed the Oritsetimeyin oil drilling rig to eject workers Read more »
November 07
Benin: Hustle Culture Emerges in Benin in Face of High Graduate Unemployment
IPS
At just 11 years old, with a heavy heart, Louis peered up at his parents and said goodbye. He was leaving his small village in northern Benin to live with his uncle in Parakou,… Read more »
South Africa: Injured Mister Sweet Workers Yet to Be Compensated
GroundUp
Casual worker claims he did not get any training before he got the job Read more »
Liberia: 'Hunger Is Killing Us' - Physically Challenged Cry for Employment
Liberian Investigator
People with Disabilities (PWDs) make up 16 percent of Liberia's population, according to Unicef. However, challenges continue to abound for them. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Approves New Minimum Wage for Workers
Premium Times
Mr Oyelade said the new scale will be implemented as soon as the consequential adjustments process is completed by the committee which comprises top government and labour… Read more »
Nigeria: How to Promote Diversity in the Workplace Through Words
Vanguard
Have you ever felt excluded at your workplace because of the way you were addressed? If so, you are not alone. Does your workplace have a wide array of persons from different… Read more »
November 06
Liberia: LRA Conducts Refresher Training for Over 60 Customs Examiners
Liberian Observer
Ganta, Nimba County, Nov 5, 2024 - The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has completed a week-long capacity-building and refresher training for over 60… Read more »
South Africa: Casual Workers Protest Outside Joburg Mayor's Office, Demanding Jobs
GroundUp
They also want feedback on the City's recruitment processes Read more »
Zimbabwe: Home Affairs Minister Pays Zwg140,000 Compensation to Police Brutality Victim
New Zimbabwe
A Gweru torture victim who was brutalised by cops while queuing for money at a bank during the Covid-19 pandemic has been paid over ZWG140,000 in damages by the Zimbabwe Republic… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Promises to Address 'Soft Threats' By Labour Unions
Vanguard
THE Federal Government on Tuesday promised to address all "soft threats" by labour unions in the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Russia Seeks Labour From Zim to Boost Human Capital
The Herald
Russia is seeking labour from Zimbabwe to boost its human capital, especially in the construction sector, which is experiencing a boom as the country defies Western sanctions. Read more »
November 05
South Africa: Cosatu Condemns Apartheid Flags At Bela Protest [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the unfortunate march by the Democratic Alliance (DA), AfriForum and Solidariteit against the Basic Education Laws… Read more »
Namibia: Building Workers Pension Fund Calls for Benefits to Be Claimed
Namibian
The Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund, an umbrella fund for the construction sector, is encouraging pensioners and their beneficiaries to claim their pension benefits. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Women, ILO Ask Private Sector to Invest in Care Economy
Daily Trust
UN Women and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called on Nigeria's private sector to scale up investment in the care economy in order to create more jobs, improve… Read more »
Liberia: Nahwul Commends Progress in Advocacy Efforts for Healthcare Workers, Urges Continued Patience
FrontPageAfrica
The National Health Workers Union of Liberia (NAHWUL) has reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for better working conditions and wages for healthcare providers while calling on… Read more »
November 04
South Africa: Overpaid Consultants and Bosses Distort the Public Sector Wage Bill and Fuel Legalised Corruption [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Government entities are paying excessive amounts to 'consultants' and top bureaucrats, so much so that in our opinion this amounts to legalised corruption. Read more »
South Africa: Mister Sweet Strike Ends - Workers to Return to Work Next Week
GroundUp
More than 300 workers from Premier's Mister Sweet branch in Germiston will return to work on 11 November, after negotiations on Friday brought their 11-week strike to an end. Read more »
