AFRICA

[Malawi] Government commitment to ‘decent work’ in tobacco sector [Malawi] Government commitment to ‘decent work’ in tobacco sector

According to the commissioner, the current push is for tobacco workers to be paid monthly wages. 
21 Sep 2023

[Jamaica] Out-of-cycle salary payments for teachers [Jamaica] Out-of-cycle salary payments for teachers

For a teacher to be paid in a particular month, the employment documents must be submitted by the last working...
21 Sep 2023

[Nigeria] Widespread blackouts follow ‘total system collapse’ [Nigeria] Widespread blackouts follow ‘total system collapse’

According to electricity distribution companies, levels of power being generated fell to zero megawatts early in the morning.
14 Sep 2023

[Nigeria] President concerned about ‘bloated’ civil service payroll [Nigeria] President concerned about ‘bloated’ civil service payroll

The comments came at a State House meeting with the Vice President of Oracle, earlier this month, on using cutting-edge technology...
14 Sep 2023

[South Africa] Deadline for comments on minimum wage adjustments [South Africa] Deadline for comments on minimum wage adjustments

The National Minimum Wage Commission issued a notice on August 1, 2023, through its Chairperson Professor Adriaan van der Walt.
07 Sep 2023

[Zimbabwe] PAYE and personal income tax review [Zimbabwe] PAYE and personal income tax review

George Guvamatanga’s letter was addressed to ZIMRA’s Commissioner General, Regina Chinamasa.
12 Aug 2023

[Uganda] Tax regime remains highest in East Africa [Uganda] Tax regime remains highest in East Africa

Uganda’s tax changes do not necessarily increase tax rates but instead aim to establish an efficient tax administration system and...
09 Aug 2023