By Dickson Bandera
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved a Special Presidential Bonus and a package of non-monetary benefits for Zimbabwe’s civil servants, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of public sector workers under the Second Republic.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Hon. Edgar Moyo, who said the move follows extensive consultations between Government and representatives of civil servants, who have long petitioned for improved remuneration and conditions of service.
In recognition of their dedication and service, Government will pay a once-off Special Presidential Bonus of US$150 to all civil servants, disbursed in two equal instalments of US$75 in November and December 2025. The bonus will be over and above the regular annual bonus and salaries.
Minister Moyo said the gesture by President Mnangagwa is intended to provide festive season relief and to acknowledge the critical role played by civil servants in driving the national development agenda.
“The Government of Zimbabwe remains committed to improving the welfare of civil servants and pensioners as part of its efforts to build a motivated and productive public service,” he said.
Beyond the cash bonus, the President also approved several non-monetary benefits designed to enhance the quality of life for public workers. These include:
The restoration of the civil servants’ vehicle rebate scheme to 2022 benefit levels, effective 1 December 2025, under Statutory Instrument 124 of 2022. This measure recognises long service and loyalty among Government employees.
The recapitalisation of Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare for civil servants and their families.
The promotion of home ownership, with 26,000 housing stands already identified — 20,000 in Harare and 6,000 in Bulawayo — and additional allocations planned nationwide.
Government further announced that the Job Evaluation Remuneration Framework will be implemented in the first quarter of 2026, as part of broader reforms to ensure fair and competitive pay structures within the public service.
The Second Republic, under President Mnangagwa’s leadership, has consistently emphasised that the nation’s development goals can only be achieved through a well-motivated and adequately rewarded workforce.
For years, civil servants have engaged Government through their unions, highlighting the erosion of wages and benefits. The latest package signals a renewed effort to restore dignity and morale in the civil service.
“These interventions reaffirm Government’s unwavering dedication to uplifting the welfare of its workforce and pensioners, ensuring their continued contribution to efficient and responsive public service delivery,” said Minister Moyo.
The move has been widely welcomed as a progressive step by the Second Republic towards improving the lives of workers, whose role remains central to the achievement of Vision 2030 — the national roadmap toward an upper-middle-income economy.
