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Govt commits to creating enabling environment for workers in tobacco sector

Sep 18, 2023 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Labour says it is committed to ensuring that there is decent work for workers in the tobacco sector. The remarks were made by Hlalerwayo Kelvin Nyangulu who is… ...

Govt signs MoU with JTI Leaf Malawi

Dec 14, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Government through Ministry of Labour and Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Malawi have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote provision of decent work that respects rights of workers. The agreement was signed on Monday at… ...

Ana Mendes Godinho is a Portuguese legal expert, civil servant and politician. A member of the Portuguese Socialist Party, she is the current Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security in the Portuguese Government, having previously served as Secretary of State for Tourism

Portugal bans bosses texting staff after work

Nov 13, 2021 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

Portugal has banned bosses from texting and emailing staff after working hours. The ban, reports the BBC, is part of changes being introduced to improve work-life balance with the country's Minister of Labour and Social… ...

Setting up payroll in Malawi – Key facts to know

Oct 20, 2021 Sibu M. Mokoena 0 &

The Southern African nation of Malawi was hard hit by the COVID pandemic and the resulting lockdowns. Pre-pandemic GDP growth levels of over 5% are expected to return in 2022, according to the African Development… ...

Mining companies send workers on unpaid leave due to Covid-19

Oct 06, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

The Labour Office in Rumphi says over 50 people working in mines in the district have been forced to go on unpaid leave. Rumphi Assistant Labour Officer, Anthony Kalagho has expressed concern over increase in… ...

Malawi: The Dangers of Unbonded Contracts

Ministry of Labour wants K1.5 billion for Workers’ Compensation Fund

Nov 14, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Ministry of Labour, Skills and Innovation has asked for seed money amounting to K1.5 billion for Workers’ Compensation Fund. The ministry on Wednesday appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs to… ...

No salaries for judiciary support staff

Aug 22, 2017 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

Government has warned striking Judiciary support staff that they will not receive their salaries. This is according to a statement released on Monday and signed by Chief Secretary to Government Lloyd Muhara. In the statement,… ...