Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, has moved to reassure public workers about their 2026 bonuses.
He confirmed that civil servants and traditional leaders will receive their payments this year.
Ncube made the announcement in Bulawayo after the four-day 2027 Pre-Budget Seminar concluded.
He told journalists that the Government remained committed to honouring its bonus obligations.
The minister also dismissed concerns about possible difficulties surrounding this year’s payments.
“We are going to pay civil servants their bonuses without any difficulty. As the Second Republic, we have never missed the payment of civil servants’ bonuses,” said Ncube.
He praised public sector employees for supporting the country’s development through their dedication and hard work.
“We have to thank them for their hard work,” he said.
Traditional leaders set to receive bonuses again
Meanwhile, Ncube confirmed that traditional leaders would also benefit from the Government’s 2026 bonus payments.
He highlighted the significance of this arrangement, which he described as an unprecedented development.
According to the minister, traditional chiefs went without State bonuses for decades after independence.
However, the Government introduced the payments under the Second Republic.
Ncube said the initiative recognised the important responsibilities traditional leaders perform within their communities.
“Last year we went as far as paying bonuses to our traditional chiefs, something that had never happened since independence in 1980,” he said. “We also recognise the good work that they do.”
The latest assurance means both civil servants and traditional leaders can expect their annual bonuses.
The announcement also reinforces the Government’s position on rewarding public service contributions.
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