Online Reporter
Nyore Madzianike
Senior Reporter
GOVERNMENT is desirous to pay beyond the poverty datum line when remunerating civil servants and will soon announce its position following ongoing engagements.
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube made the remarks in the National Assembly on Wednesday during the question and answer session, where he outlined Government’s position on civil servants’ remuneration structure.
Prof Ncube said the current remuneration framework already ensured that no civil servant earned below the poverty threshold, while also safeguarding incomes against exchange rate volatility.
“I wish to thank the Hon. Member for his concern regarding the welfare of our dedicated civil servants, who remain the backbone of our national service delivery,” he said.
“At the outset, it is vital to clarify to this House that the Government has already taken proactive measures to ensure that no civil servant falls below the poverty threshold.
“As of the 6th of February, 2026, the poverty datum line representing the total consumption poverty line for a family stands at ZWG7 842.06, which is equivalent to USD301.72 and the prevailing exchange rate of 1 to 25.9909.
“In contrast, the lowest-paid civil servant currently earns a total monthly package of US$364, which is equivalent to ZWG9 460,68. Consequently, the current minimum remuneration in the public sector is significantly above the poverty datum line, ensuring a basic standard of living that accounts for essential goods and services,” he said.
Prof Ncube said the Government had adopted a robust and resilient payment structure designed to protect the purchasing power of employees against market volatility.
Currently, Government salaries are pegged in United States Dollars but remain payable in a dual currency format that protects against adverse exchange rate movements.
