Harare, (New Ziana) – The Zimbabwe government on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive package of measures aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants and pensioners, underscoring its commitment to building a motivated and efficient public service.
Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Edgar Moyo, told a press conference on Thursday the interventions followed ongoing engagement between the government and its workers to strengthen the motivation, productivity, and well-being of public servants.
“As part of the government’s sustained efforts to enhance the conditions of service for civil servants and pensioners, several key interventions are being introduced to ensure that workers are adequately rewarded and supported,” he said.
Among the major highlights is a Special Presidential Bonus of US$150 to all civil servants, to be paid in two equal instalments of US$75 in November and December 2025.
Moyo said the bonus is a gesture of appreciation for the dedication and hard work of civil servants, and comes in addition to the regular annual bonus and salaries.
To further strengthen the remuneration framework, the government will implement the Job Evaluation and Remuneration Framework in the first quarter of next year, aligning pay structures with job demands and responsibilities to ensure fairness and consistency across all grades of public employment.
In recognition of long service and loyalty, the government has also fully restored the vehicle rebate scheme to 2022 benefit levels, with effect from 1 December this year, in line with Statutory Instrument 124 of 2022.
Additionally, the Government is revitalizing medical insurance for public workers through the recapitalization of the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS), ensuring sustainable access to quality healthcare for all members of the public service.
On the non-monetary front, the government is rolling out a massive housing initiative aimed at promoting home ownership among civil servants with a total of 26 000 residential stands having already been identified, 20 000 in Harare and 6 000 in Bulawayo, while more allocations are planned across other regions in the country.
The interventions mark another milestone in the government’s broader effort to harmonize civil service conditions, promote productivity, and reward commitment in pursuit of national development goals under Vision 2030.
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