Health and Safety

Counting the Human Cost: More than 173 lives lost across three major incidents in less than two weeks

At least 173 people were reported dead across three catastrophic mining and transport incidents in Africa within ten days in August 2026. For ASHEPA, the tragedies raise a fundamental question: can Africa genuinely call development successful when workers and communities continue to die from preventable risks?

ASHEPA Launches Annual National Occupational Health and Safety Quiz Across Zambia

African Labour Laws Must Recognise and Protect the Informal Workforce

Rethinking workplace safety for persons with disabilities

ASHEPA Marks World Safety Day with Continental HSE Roundtable on Psychosocial Working Environments in Africa

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Environment and Sustainability

ASHEPA Launches Annual National Occupational Health and Safety Quiz Across Zambia

Annual national competition aims to strengthen safety knowledge, professional competence and workplace safety culture across Zambia

ASHEPA Webinar to Address Eco-Anxiety, Climate Trauma, and Psychosocial Safety in the Workplace

ASHEPA is pleased to announce an important professional webinar titled “The Hidden Toll: Eco-Anxiety, Climate Trauma, and Psychosocial Safety in the Workplace.” This timely webinar will bring attention to one of the most overlooked effects of climate change: its impact on worker mental health, emotional wellbeing, and psychosocial safety.

FCTA to Phase Out Waste Dumpsites for Recycling Plants

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the FCTA is shifting attention to industrial waste recycling as part of efforts to build a cleaner, more sustainable capital city.

Kenya secures $5.2 million UN-backed climate project to pilot low-carbon urban model

The Federal Government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are strengthening their collaboration to promote decent work, social justice, and effective labour governance in Nigeria.

Egypt set to receive €50 million first tranche of green industries financing in June

CAIRO — Egypt is expected to receive the first tranche of funding, valued at up to €50 million, in June under the Sustainable Green...
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ASHEPA Selected as Keynote Speaker at International Occupational Health and Safety Conference in Greece

The African Safety, Health and Environmental Professional Association (ASHEPA) has announced its selection by the Hellenic Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (ELINYAE) for keynote participation at the 5th Hellenic Conference on Occupational Health and Safety, scheduled for 23–24 November 2026 at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre in Athens, Greece.

ASHEPA Announces Ghana as Host of 2027 Annual International Conference and Awards on 15–16 October 2027

The African Safety, Health and Environmental Professional Association (ASHEPA) has officially announced that its 2027 Annual International Conference and Awards will be held in Accra, Ghana, from 15 to 16 October 2027.

Counting the Human Cost: More than 173 lives lost across three major incidents in less than two weeks

At least 173 people were reported dead across three catastrophic mining and transport incidents in Africa within ten days in August 2026. For ASHEPA, the tragedies raise a fundamental question: can Africa genuinely call development successful when workers and communities continue to die from preventable risks?

ASHEPA Launches Annual National Occupational Health and Safety Quiz Across Zambia

Annual national competition aims to strengthen safety knowledge, professional competence and workplace safety culture across Zambia

ASHEPA Webinar to Address Eco-Anxiety, Climate Trauma, and Psychosocial Safety in the Workplace

ASHEPA is pleased to announce an important professional webinar titled “The Hidden Toll: Eco-Anxiety, Climate Trauma, and Psychosocial Safety in the Workplace.” This timely webinar will bring attention to one of the most overlooked effects of climate change: its impact on worker mental health, emotional wellbeing, and psychosocial safety.
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