Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has voiced strong criticism over Transnet’s recent wage increase deal, warning that it sends the wrong message to South African businesses already …
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Ghana’s Economic Advisor Begs Nurses to Hold Off Demands Until 2026
Accra, Ghana – Dr. Sharif Mahmud Khalid, Economic Advisor to Ghana’s Vice President, has appealed to nurses and midwives across the country to exercise patience and allow the government time …
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Build One South Africa (BOSA), the political party led by former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane, has officially tabled its first piece of legislation – the Fair Pay Bill …
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Ethiopia’s Income Tax Amendment Draws Fire Over Lack of Clarity on Salaried Brackets
A proposed amendment to Ethiopia’s Income Tax Proclamation is facing growing backlash from civil society groups, tax experts, and salaried workers over the absence of clear tax brackets for individuals, …
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Global Growth Slows to Lowest in 17 Years, Africa Faces Risks Amid Trade Tensions and Uncertainty.
The World Bank has reduced growth forecasts for nearly 70 percent of the world’s economies due to rising trade tensions and policy uncertainty. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, …
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Global Workers’ Rights in Crisis as ITUC Raises Alarm in 2025 Report
The rights of workers around the world are facing serious threats, with labour protections rapidly disappearing due to rising authoritarianism, ongoing conflicts, and unchecked corporate influence. This is the main …
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JUSUN Calls Off Strike, Orders Judiciary Workers to Resume Today
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has officially suspended its nationwide strike, directing all members to return to work today, Wednesday. This decision follows successful negotiations with key government …
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NSITF Begins Nationwide Campaign to Enforce Employees’ Compensation Scheme for Civil Servants
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has launched a service-wide sensitisation campaign to fully implement the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across the federal civil service. This move is part …
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CIPM Inducts 1,097 New Members, Reaffirms Legal Requirement for HR Certification in Nigeria
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) has inducted 1,097 new members into the human resource (HR) profession, reinforcing the message that HR practice in Nigeria is a …
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Nigeria’s Pension Fund Hits N23.33tn in Q1 2025 as Regulator Pushes for Informal Sector Inclusion
Nigeria’s pension assets have grown to N23.33 trillion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, showing a 19 per cent year-on-year increase. This is based on the latest …