HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s regime has announced a comprehensive package of incentives aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants, a move that came on the eve of planned demonstrations and as the ruling Zanu-PF party holds its Annual National People’s Conference in Mutare.
In a statement signed by Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo on Thursday, the government said the measures reaffirmed its “dedication to uplifting the welfare of its workers and pensioners, ensuring their continued contribution to efficient and responsive public service delivery.”
“The Government of Zimbabwe remains committed to improving the welfare of civil servants and pensioners as part of its ongoing efforts to build a motivated and productive public service,” the statement read.
The government has pledged to pay a once-off Special Presidential Bonus of US$150 to all civil servants, meant to “provide festive season relief and recognise dedicated service.”
The bonus will be disbursed in two equal installments of US$75 in November and December 2025, in addition to regular annual bonuses and salaries.
The statement said the framework would be implemented in the first quarter of 2026, aimed at aligning pay structures with job roles and performance.
Moyo said the civil servants’ vehicle rebate will be fully restored to 2022 benefit levels, “rewarding long service and commitment as reflected in Statutory Instrument 124 of 2022,” effective 1 December 2025.
The government also said it is recapitalising the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) to ensure “sustainable access to quality healthcare for public servants.”
As part of its non-monetary incentives, the government said it is promoting home ownership through the allocation of 26,000 housing stands, 20,000 in Harare and 6,000 in Bulawayo, with further allocations planned nationwide.
Moyo said the interventions followed ongoing engagement between the government and its employees.
The announcement comes as Zimbabwe braces for possible unrest following a call by fugitive war veteran Blessed Runesu Geza, who has urged citizens to take to the streets on Friday in protest against alleged corruption and governance failures.
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has since dismissed the planned protests as “unlawful and irresponsible,” warning that security forces are on full alert to maintain peace and order.
“It has come to my attention that certain individuals and groups are circulating messages calling for a mass demonstration on 17 October 2025. I wish to make it absolutely clear to the nation that these calls are unlawful, irresponsible, and unacceptable,” Chiwenga stated.
“The Government of Zimbabwe will not tolerate any attempts to destabilise the peace and security that our people have worked so hard to maintain.
“Zimbabwe is a nation built on law and order, and no one is above the law. Those who seek to sow division, incite violence, or provoke public disorder are enemies of progress and will face the full consequences of their actions.”
Meanwhile, the Zanu-PF Annual National People’s Conference continues in Mutare, where the ruling party is expected to deliberate on a range of political and economic issues, including the contentious “ED2030” succession resolution.
