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Workers in Tanzania’s noisy factories are at risk of hearing damage

10th April 2019 Israel Paul Nyarubeli 0

Excessive exposure to noise can cause permanent hearing loss. It’s estimated that a third of disabling hearing problems in the world are caused by excessive exposure to […]

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Hearings on work conditions at Khayelitsha District Hospital bring no changes

8th March 2019 Mzi Velapi 0

Last week, Nehawu and other witnesses raised concerns about victimisation of staff and poor working conditions at the Khayelitsha District Hospital.

Blue ribbon workers demand better working conditions

24th January 2019 Mzi Velapi 0

Blue Ribbon workers have been on strike for over seven weeks with an agreement with the employer still a distant prospect.

Venezuela: where a crisis and a “gold rush” are creating an environmental disaster

13th September 2018 Equal Times 0

Under glass displays, nappies and coffee are sold as luxury items in the supermarkets of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Customers’ baskets are mostly empty. […]

“It’s time for Denel to move way from our communities”

7th September 2018 Mzi Velapi 0

A memorial service for the workers killed in an explosion at Rheinmetall Denel Munition was held on Thursday evening.

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