AFRICA

[Ghana] Labour Bill to introduce 5 days paternity leave and extend maternity leave

[Ghana] Labour Bill to introduce 5 days paternity leave and extend maternity leave [Ghana] Labour Bill to introduce 5 days paternity leave and extend maternity leave

The Labour Law is expected to be promulgated before the end of the year.
30 Aug 2024
[South Africa] Companies Act amendments pose significant risk to lower-paid employees

[South Africa] Companies Act amendments pose significant risk to lower-paid employees [South Africa] Companies Act amendments pose significant risk to lower-paid employees

Companies could potentially cut lower-paying positions and workers or pursue increased levels of outsourcing to circumvent the new laws.
30 Jul 2024
[South Africa] Global North poaching local talent to fill skills deficit

[South Africa] Global North poaching local talent to fill skills deficit [South Africa] Global North poaching local talent to fill skills deficit

Immigration experts and surveys have demonstrated that the global demand for skilled South Africans is growing.
25 Jul 2024
[Nigeria] FEC directs fast-tracked removal of universities from IPPIS

[Nigeria] FEC directs fast-tracked removal of universities from IPPIS [Nigeria] FEC directs fast-tracked removal of universities from IPPIS

The new directive formed part of resolutions reached at the council meeting conducted by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential...
12 Jul 2024
[Liberia] President launches new employee status regularisation program

[Liberia] President launches new employee status regularisation program [Liberia] President launches new employee status regularisation program

The ESRP is a program in the civil service reform effort of the Boakai Administration intended to enhance employment and...
09 Jul 2024
[Nigeria] Civil service salary paid to UK cab driver

[Nigeria] Civil service salary paid to UK cab driver [Nigeria] Civil service salary paid to UK cab driver

Under a crackdown, ordered by President Bola Tinubu, these ex-employees have been instructed to refund fraudulently collected money.
09 Jul 2024
[Uganda] Broadcasting Corporation MD admits paying ghost workers

[Uganda] Broadcasting Corporation MD admits paying ghost workers [Uganda] Broadcasting Corporation MD admits paying ghost workers

MPs expressed concern about the payment of non-existent employees, irregular payments and underpayments, plus the different payrolls UBC is operating.
02 Jul 2024
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