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Wenceslaus MurapeIn 2008, the International Labour Organisation adopted the Declaration on Social Justice for a fair Globalisation, which recognises the particular significance of the fundamental rights, including the effective abolition of child labour. For over a decade, child labour has been recognised as a key issue of human rights at work together with freedom of
Greek lawmakers face crucial austerity Bill vote
ATHENS. – Greek lawmakers will vote on a new austerity Bill outlining controversial plans to redeploy 25 000 civil servants this year, despite mass protests against the reforms required for fresh aid funds.Add Trayvon to the list and keep on fighting
Obi Egbuna JnrWHEN Africans at home and abroad reflect on numerous lessons that are the cornerstone of our positive value system, the entire world, including our former colonial and slave masters, have come to respect the manner in which we maintain our dignity and resolve in the midst of a tragedy. What is most uplifting about this particular attribute
European stocks drop
LONDON. – European shares fell yesterday as investors awaited testimony from US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke for fresh clues to the outlook for stimulus policy, dealers said.Editorial Comment: Deal with the log in your eye first, Uncle Sam, leave the twig in ours
THE government of the United States of America is at it again, playing the emperor in our internal affairs. As we report elsewhere in this issue, on Tuesday US State Department spokesperson Patrick Ventrill said the Obama administration was “deeply concerned about the lack of transparency in electoral preparations, the continued partisan
Strides in China’s nuclear power tech research
BEIJING. – China has made great strides in the technological research into the control rod drive mechanism, a key piece of equipment for nuclear power plants, according to a ministry statement issued yesterday. The Ministry of Science and Technology made the announcement in a brief statement, citing progress made in a government-fundedWomen, Christians sworn in in Egypt’s new Cabinet
Cairo. – Egypt’s interim leader swore in a Cabinet on Tuesday that included women and Christians but no Islamists as the military-backed administration moved swiftly to formalise the new political order and present a more liberal face that is markedly at odds with the deposed president and his supporters. The changes came at a time of deepAtletico Madrid dangle £17,5m for cazorla
LONDON. — Spanish soccer side Atletico Madrid have launched an ambitious £17,5 million move for Arsenal star Santi Cazorla.The club’s chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin was in London on Tuesday night trying to persuade Arsenal to part with the 28-year-old midfielder.
Mandela celebrates 95th birthday in hospital
JOHANNESBURG. – Nelson Mandela is set to spend his 95th birthday in hospital today, but across the world admirers hope to honour their icon’s legacy through millions of acts of kindness. In Mandela’s native South Africa, biker gangs will clean streets, volunteers will paint schools and politicians will spend 67 minutes on worthy projects in a tidal wave of
Telecel leads the pack
Tonderai Rutsito TechSpot
Since the beginning of the year Telecel has shaken the market with a number of intriguing promotions that have attracted a lot of attention.
While other cellphone service providers have also run their own promotions, Telecel’s promotions have stood out because they have gone beyond their own network borders.