The Zimbabwe government has confirmed a civil servant's salary increase effective 1 April 2026, following a job evaluation exercise aimed at aligning pay with roles and responsibilities across the public sector. The announcement was made by Edgar Moyo during a media briefing in Bulawayo on Friday, signalling what authorities describe as a step toward improving worker welfare.

The National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) has announced a new civil servants salary structure in Zimbabwe for 2026, set to take effect on 1 April, in a move aimed at cushioning public sector workers against inflation and currency volatility. The NJNC, a collective bargaining platform between the Government of Zimbabwe and public sector unions, confirmed the development following a high-level meeting held on 26 March at Kaguvi Building in Harare.

Zimbabwe’s public health sector is bracing for disruption after nurses announced a nationwide strike from 15 to 17 April 2026, citing low salaries, poor working conditions, and lack of transparency in payroll systems. The Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) formally notified the Health Service Commission (HSC) of the planned industrial action in a letter dated 26 March.