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Illustration of Spanish Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz accusing Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo over hourly registration decree amid State Council dispute.

Labour ministry accuses Economy of sabotaging hourly registration despite State Council report

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Yolanda Díaz's Labour Ministry has sharply criticised Carlos Cuerpo's Economy Ministry for allegedly trying to block the hourly registration decree, following the State Council's unfavourable opinion. Labour sources say they will proceed with minor changes and count on Pedro Sánchez's support for approval. Cuerpo backs the goal but calls for balanced implementation for SMEs.

New petition filed challenging Atwoli's re-election as COTU secretary general

Activist Francis Awino has filed another petition in court challenging Francis Atwoli's unopposed re-election as COTU-K Secretary General on March 14 in Kisumu. Atwoli confirmed only three petitions exist, dismissing claims of seven and calling them baseless from non-members. Courts have declined to issue orders halting the registration of elected officials.

Veteran journalist Terry Bell dies at 84

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Veteran South African journalist Terry Bell, a longtime critic of inequality and apartheid opponent, died on 25 March 2026 at the age of 84 from a heart attack while on a family trip in Graaff-Reinet.

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KUPPET demands urgent action on teachers' CBA and medical scheme

Africa

Flight disruptions reported at JKIA as aviation workers warn of week-long delays

Africa

Educor defies CCMA order to pay former staff R1.3 million

Emergency labour aid fund disburses EGP 2.48bn to support over 441,000 workers nationwide

The Board of Directors of the Emergency Labour Aid Fund, chaired by Minister of Labour Mohamed Gobran, announced the disbursement of a total EGP 2.481bn since its establishment on 1 July 2002 through 8 February this year, benefiting 441,600 workers at 3,999 establishments across the country. Between 1 July 2024 and 8 February 2026 alone, the fund allocated EGP 253.6m to support 24,528 workers at 51 establishments affected by emergency circumstances.

Parliament presses treasury on post office's R3.8 billion rescue funding

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South Africa's Parliament is demanding an urgent meeting with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to clarify the status of R3.8 billion in promised funding for the South African Post Office. The funding is crucial for infrastructure upgrades, digitisation and settling debts as part of a turnaround plan. Without it, the post office's business rescue could fail prematurely.

छत्तीसगढ़ के मध्याह्न भोजन रसोइयों ने मजदूरी बढ़ाने की मांग की

छत्तीसगढ़ के सरकारी स्कूलों में मध्याह्न भोजन तैयार करने वाली रसोइयों ने नया रायपुर में 21 दिनों से अनिश्चितकालीन हड़ताल पर हैं। वे अपनी दैनिक मजदूरी को 66 रुपये से बढ़ाकर 340 रुपये करने की मांग कर रही हैं। प्रदर्शनकारियों ने काम के दबाव और आर्थिक कठिनाइयों के बारे में बताया।

Hong Kong fast-tracks safety guidelines after three construction deaths

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Hong Kong authorities are expediting updates to safety guidelines for elevated work platforms following the deaths of three workers in construction accidents. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun has vowed swift action and a large-scale inspection campaign. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns over work-at-height safety.

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