Online Reporter
Bongani Ndlovu, [email protected]
CIVIL servants and pensioners in Zimbabwe will benefit from a salary increase starting next month under a new remuneration framework, Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Edgar Moyo announced on Thursday.
The adjustment, effective 1 April 2026, follows a comprehensive job evaluation exercise by Government aimed at aligning payment with roles and responsibilities.
Addressing a press briefing at a local hotel in Bulawayo, Minister Moyo said the move underscores Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of public servants and pensioners, recognising their indispensable role in delivering quality services and driving national development.
“The Government of Zimbabwe reaffirms its unwavering commitment to improving the welfare and conditions of service for public servants and pensioners,” Minister Moyo said, noting that the reforms are part of the broader
National Development Strategy 2 and Vision 2030, which seek to build a responsive and motivated public service as a key driver of socio-economic transformation.
He could not divulge details on figures but commended the constructive engagement between Government and workers’ representatives, describing it as mature and responsible.
“This spirit of social dialogue reflects a shared understanding of national priorities and a collective commitment to balancing the welfare of workers with broader developmental imperatives,” he said.
In addition to the salary adjustment, Government has instituted measures to enhance public sector working conditions. These include strengthening occupational safety and health, as well as initiatives to expand access to affordable housing for civil servants.
Minister Moyo emphasised that these interventions form part of a phased and sustainable approach to promote decent work, guided by fiscal prudence, economic realities, and the need to maintain momentum in national development programmes.
He called on public workers to remain dedicated to their duties and uphold professionalism as the nation advances towards its development aspirations.
“The partnership between Government and its workforce remains a critical pillar in building a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Zimbabwe,” he said.
