AFRICA

[Africa] South Africa first to get Deel’s dollar wallet for African freelancers [Africa] South Africa first to get Deel’s dollar wallet for African freelancers

Africa was listed in Deel’s original June 2026 rollout roadmap as a planned phase, alongside Latin America, APAC and MENA.
03 Sep 2026

[Nigeria] Rivers State payroll verification exercise approved [Nigeria] Rivers State payroll verification exercise approved

The verification exercise was designed to eliminate ghost workers, strengthen accountability in the public service and ensure that public funds...
27 Aug 2026

[South Africa] Tshwane budget now ‘funded’ but R2bn staff cost requirement gap remains [South Africa] Tshwane budget now ‘funded’ but R2bn staff cost requirement gap remains

It says it has begun a detailed reconciliation to determine actual staff costs and that work is underway “to unpack...
19 Aug 2026

[Nigeria] ICPC investigation reveals government officials' payroll fraud [Nigeria] ICPC investigation reveals government officials' payroll fraud

One official allegedly inserted 14 members of his family into the government payroll and collected their salaries.
17 Aug 2026

[Kenya] New government payroll system will automate employees’ pension contributions [Kenya] New government payroll system will automate employees’ pension contributions

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the reforms are aimed at reducing delays in pension remittances, improving compliance and...
12 Aug 2026

[Nigeria] FUTATH clarifies dual salary structure during federal transition [Nigeria] FUTATH clarifies dual salary structure during federal transition

It clarified that there are currently two categories of staff whose salaries are being paid by different tiers of government. ...
12 Aug 2026

[Egypt] Expatriate banking data initiative launched [Egypt] Expatriate banking data initiative launched

The consulate will verify data update forms and forward them to the ministry for verification before submitting it to the...
05 Aug 2026