insert_link Namibia Namibia ratifies ILO convention on workers with family responsibilities ILO Conference, Geneva (Photo: International Labour Organisation) Namibia has officially ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention 156, aimed at protecting workers with family responsibilities. Ambassador Julia Imene-Chanduru said the move strengthens Namibia’s commitment to gender equality and the promotion of family-friendly workplace policies. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz explained that the ratification ensures men and women can balance work and family obligations while fully participating in the labour market. The […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link South Africa Deputy President Honors Former Labour Minister’s Legacy in Advancing Worker Rights S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has praised former Labour minister Membathisi Mdladlana for his contributions to fighting apartheid and advancing labour rights. Mdladlana, South Africa's longest-serving Labour Minister, worked under four presidents. Speaking at a special memorial service, Mashatile highlighted Mdladlana’s legacy of resilience, commitment to social justice and implementing key labour laws that protected workers' rights and reduced industrial disputes: today28 October, 2024
insert_link Environment Over 2.4 billion workers face climate-related health risks Bloomberg News reports that more than 2.4 billion workers — or 70% of the global workforce — are exposed to climate change-related health hazards. An International Labour Organisation’s report, published Monday, also estimates that 18,970 lives and 2.09 million disability-adjusted life years are lost annually to 22.87 million occupational injuries attributable to excessive heat. today24 April, 2024
