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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.

26 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.

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.

07 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

O Parlamento da África do Sul exige reunião urgente com o Ministro das Finanças Enoch Godongwana para esclarecer o estatuto dos R3,8 bilhões de financiamento prometido à South African Post Office. O financiamento é crucial para atualizações de infraestrutura, digitalização e liquidação de dívidas como parte de um plano de reestruturação. Sem ele, o resgate empresarial dos correios pode falhar prematuramente.

Midday meal cooks in Chhattisgarh government schools have been on an indefinite strike for 21 days in New Raipur. They are demanding a raise in their daily wages from Rs 66 to Rs 340. Protesters highlighted work pressures and financial hardships.

17 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

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.