Bulawayo – Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has convened a high-level consultative meeting to address the growing impact of illegal and destructive mining activities in the uMzingwane catchment. The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Levi Mayihlome, Deputy Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament, officials from the City of Bulawayo, the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the Environmental Management Agency, the Zimbabwe

HARARE – The Government has begun implementing a revised civil servant salary structure effective 1 April, with members of the uniformed forces expected to be the first to receive payments under the new framework.

HARARE – Government has indicated it is open to reviewing vehicle radio licence fees following growing concerns over affordability, as part of broader efforts to ease the cost of doing business in Zimbabwe. Speaking during a Question and Answer session in the National Assembly, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Zhemu Soda said authorities are willing to revisit the current fee structure if the public deems it unsustainable.

Under the revised structure, salaries will range from approximately US$370 for lower grades to nearly US$900 for senior positions. Entry-level workers in Grade A3 are expected to earn between US$370 and US$375, while employees in the B band (B1 to B5) will receive salaries ranging from US$376 to US$435. Mid-level civil servants in the C band will earn between US$463 and US$536, reflecting incremental adjustments based on experience and qualifications. At the upper end, senior

HARARE – The Zimbabwean government says it is finalising plans to implement a long-awaited salary increase for civil servants starting in April, with negotiations expected to conclude within days.