October 17
Liberia: Chief Justice Seeks Power to Appoint Magistrates
Liberian Observer
Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh is seeking support from the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) to play a significant role in the appointment of Stipendiary and Associate… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Issues Caveat to Magistrates On Case Timelines
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia, on Monday, October 14, 2024, issued a stern warning to magisterial courts, urging strict adherence to the prescribed time limits for resolving cases.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Labour Petitions Public Service Minister Over RBZ's Poverty Inducing Policies - Calls for Dollarisation
New Zimbabwe
THE country's two labour federations, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions (ZFTU) have petitioned Public Service Minister July Moyo over… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Agree On How to Crash Transport Fares, Food Prices
Vanguard
*Labour to be incorporated into economic council *FG to meet govs on full implementation of minimum wage this October Read more »
Nigeria: Retired Police Officers Seek Improved Pension,
Vanguard
..Urge withdrawal of officers from private homes Read more »
Nigeria: Re-Negotiation of 2009 Agreement - Conua Protests Exclusion, As SSANU, Nasu Kick
Vanguard
...Varsity workers to resume suspended strike over withheld salaries Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Fuel Costs Force Some Nigerian Commuters to Quit Jobs
VOA
Surging fuel prices in Nigeria are making it unaffordable for some workers to commute to their jobs, forcing them to quit. The trend is hitting low-income and informal workers… Read more »
Ghana: NDC Unveils Strategy to Create 1.7m Jobs
Ghanaian Times
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a comprehensive strategy to create 1.7 million jobs between 2025 and 2029 to address the rising unemployment crisis. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civil Servants to Receive $40 Salary Increase Amidst Ongoing Economic Challenges
263Chat
Civil servants in Zimbabwe are set to receive a salary increment, raising wages by $40 from the current $324 per month to $364 for the lowest-paid employees, effective… Read more »
Nigeria: There's Going to Be Continuous Engagement With Labour - FG
Vanguard
The Federal Government announced plans for continuous engagement with organized labor, stating it will not wait for tensions to arise before initiating discussions. Read more »
October 15
Africa: Two Billion Women Without Access to Social Protection
UN News
A UN Women report reveals that policies ranging from cash benefits to healthcare and pensions are not being extended to enough women and girls, leaving them more vulnerable to… Read more »
Kenya: Healthcare Workers At Higher Risk of Trauma From High-Stress Environments
Capital FM
Kenyan healthcare workers have been on the frontline of some of the most challenging situations, the country has faced over the years; however, despite their dedication to saving… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Support Equal Access to Jobs but Say More Needs to Be Done to Protect Women and Girls From Discrimination and Harassment
Afrobarometer
Only half of citizens consider it likely that complaints will be believed. Read more »
Liberia: Labor Ministry Nabs 19 Chinese Workers At China Union Without Permits
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Labor, has apprehended 19 Chinese immigrants working without valid work permits at TXT Mineral Resources Limited, a subcontractor… Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Cautions Nurses Against 'Japa' Syndrome
Daily Trust
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has expressed concern over the increasing exodus of healthcare professionals from the country, commonly referred to as the "japa" syndrome, urging… Read more »
