Refurbishment of the ARLAC Campus

ARLAC is delighted to announce the refurbishment of its facilities. ARLAC has seen the refurbishment take place gradually and behind the scenes over a number of months, in preparation for the 2012 programme of activities. Due for full completion by the end of the first quarter of 2012, the theme of the refurbishment reflects an ongoing commitment to offer the best hospitality and an environment conducive to learning.

The refurbishment of the Centre follow the initiative of the ARLAC Resource Mobilisation Committee, which approached the Ministry of Public Works (Zimbabwe) with a request that they kindly consider refurbishing the property. Gratitude is due to the ARLAC Resource Mobilisation Committee for their initiative and chiefly to the Ministry of Public Works for accepting the request in these difficult times.

ELSDD Programme Commences at University of Lagos

The ARLAC initiated Diploma/Degree programme in Employment and Labour Studies (ELSDD) has now started. The programme is being offered by the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos, Nigeria. Classes for the first intake began on the 17th of October 2011. 

At UNILAG postgraduate applications commence May of every year. Admissions are completed by August. The next academic year shall start in October 2012. 

Foreign applicants are being exempted from the qualifying examination against the ELSDD.

Further information can be obtained on the UNILAG website.

ARLAC and NEPAD Sign MOU

ARLAC and NEPAD signed an MOU on 09 February 2012. The MOU was to establish a framework for cooperation on the development of a link with the NEPAD process and finding a place for employment and labour policies within the NEPAD dispensation. Hon. Ms. Paurina Mpariwa (MP), Chairperson of ARLAC and Minister of Labour and Social Services (Zimbabwe) represented ARLAC and Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, the Chief Executive Officer of the NEPAD Agency represented his organisation. The signing ceremony was witnessed by members of the ARLAC Governing Council who had gathered at the Kingdom Hotel, in Victoria Falls for the 38th ARLAC Governing Council Meeting and High Level Symposium on Accelerating Social Services: Challenges for Labour Administrators conducted from the 6th - 10th of February 2012.