May 03
South Africa: What's the Job of a Company Chair? South Africa's Rules Aren't Clear and Need Fixing [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Historically, the chair of the board of directors filled a procedural and ceremonial role. This was a low bar focusing on the chair's role in meetings. Read more »
May 02
South Africa: Nearly 5,000 Post Office Jobs at Risk - South African News Briefs - May 2, 2024
AAF
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Kenya: Kenyans Blame Health Authoraties for Prolonged Doctors' Strike
Capital FM
47 percent of Kenyans who participated in a the survey conducted by the Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) believe Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha is the most… Read more »
South Africa: Mineworkers Disrupt Cosatu May Day Rally in Soweto
GroundUp
"What are we celebrating, when we are losing our jobs?" Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Blocks Workers' Procession, Cites Security Reasons
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) issued two statements warning the Workers Day organisers against convening a procession and roadshows on the day of commemorations. Read more »
Gambia: Is Labour Day Serving Its True Purpose? [editorial]
Foroyaa
May Day is utilized by organized labour to determine the working condition of the working class. While sports could improve health, meetings convened by organized labour to explain… Read more »
South Africa: Workers Hold Vigil Outside Gauteng Health Department, Demanding Permanent Jobs
GroundUp
National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers (NUPSAW) says workers will protest daily Read more »
Namibia: IPC Says Workers' Day Not a Political Platform, Yet Calls for Vote
Namibian
In a moment of irony, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) issued a statement on Workers' Day (1 May) that the day should not merely be used as a political stage, but in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Salary for Civil Servants Despite Inflation
Accra Time
The salary increase is, however, separate from that being discussed at the ongoing negotiation between the government and labour unions following the removal of subsidy on petrol… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Do More for You, Mbah Assures Enugu Workers
Leadership
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has renewed his commitment to the welfare of the people and workers in the state. Read more »
May 01
Senegal: Senegalese Unions Voice Demands On First Labour Day March in Four Years
RFI
After four years without a May Day parade because of Covid-19and other strategic reasons, Senegal has organised a rally for Labour Day this year. This will be President Bassirou… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Striking Doctors to End Paralysis, Citing Financial Constraints
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called on striking doctors to end their industrial action, citing financial constraints that hinder the resolution of the remaining two out of 19 issues… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Hospital Battles Bogus Doctors, Tutors
New Zimbabwe
Parirenyatwa Hospital is plagued by increasing cases of bogus medical practitioners at the institution, with 11 offenders arrested in four months. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Increase in Minimum Wage Won't Worsen Inflation - Tuc
Vanguard
The Trade Union Congress, TUC said increasing the minimum wage for civil servants will not worsen inflation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe mine workers have said there is nothing to celebrate this Workers Day as they are still working in poor, hazardous conditions and receiving meagre remuneration. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Doctors Push for Safe Working Conditions in Workers' Day Message
New Zimbabwe
AS Zimbabwe celebrated Workers' Day on Wednesday, medical professionals across the country decried the dire working conditions within the healthcare sector. Read more »
Rwanda: Job Creation Up 60% in Last Ten Years - Labour Ministry
New Times
The number of jobs created in Rwanda increased from 146,000 in 2014 to 235,332 in 2023, implying a 61 per cent rise within the last decade, according to data from the Ministry of… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Workers Want Job Security, Better Pay Amid Price Hikes
VOA
Hundreds of thousands of workers across Cameroon are observing International Labor Day on May 1 by marching against abuses they say include illegal dismissals and failure to pay… Read more »
Uganda: Jobs Are There but People Lack Vision - Museveni
Nile Post
President Museveni has revealed that the current problem in Uganda is not jobs but rather attitude and a lack of vision among citizens who don't listen to the National Resistance… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Workers On May Day [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for… Read more »
Rwanda: Labour Union Appeals for Pay Rise Amid High Cost of Living
New Times
The high cost of living is making low-income earning employees unable to meet their basic needs, an issue that must be addressed by raising wages and tax-free income, the Rwanda… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police On High Alert As Workers Celebrate Labour Day, Warns Unions Against Toyi Toying
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a chilling warning to agitated workers and unions against using the May 1st gatherings for protests. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Workers Day - Surging Poverty, Waning Labour Rights in Zimbabwe Dampen May
New Zimbabwe
For Tempson Sajeni burning the midnight oil to attain high grades was an act of wisdom imparted to him by his widowed mother. He did more than enough to pass his Advanced Level… Read more »
Nigeria: Child Labour As 'Indecent Work' [editorial]
This Day
The Child Rights Act should be enforced Read more »
Zimbabwe: Workers Day Marks 'Move to Democracy'
The Herald
The significance of Workers Day is to celebrate their achievements in Zimbabwean industries, the executive secretary of the Mass Media Trust, Mr Robert Mandebvu, said yesterday. Read more »