Africa is adapting plastics EPR to local realities

• Plastic already accounts for an estimated 25–33% of daily waste in Africa, with rising populations and incomes expected to increase consumption and intensify waste management challenges. 

• EPR is becoming central to Africa's efforts to address plastic waste. Beyond financing collection and recycling, the approach is designed to encourage producers to support circularity. 

• Our take: Being a later adopter may prove to be one of Africa's greatest advantages, allowing countries to learn from established EPR systems while tailoring implementation to local realities… Read more (2 min)

Job board: American government contractor tops hiring

• The company is hiring for what it describes as a 'unique' US Navy programme on Diego Garcia, a remote British territory in the Indian Ocean. Home to a major military facility supporting joint UK-US operations, the island is highly valued by Washington, which has described it as 'an all but indispensable platform' for US interests across the Middle East, South Asia and East Africa. 

• By region, East Africa dominates recruitment activity with 21 vacancies, followed by southern Africa with 14. At country level, South Africa records the highest number of advertised roles at 14.

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Veolia grows workforce by 9% while retaining experienced talent

• With a presence in multiple African countries, Veolia provides services across three areas traditionally managed by public authorities: Water management, waste management and energy services. 

• The company hired 97 employees and recorded 24 departures over the past year, resulting in a net gain of 73 employees, indicating expansion rather than replacement hiring.  

• Our take:  Veolia clearly views workforce retention not simply as a human resources objective, but as a business requirement for delivering long-term public services..…Read more (2 min)

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