AFRICA

[South Africa] Paid maternity leave benefits decline as employers reassess parental leave costs

[South Africa] Paid maternity leave benefits decline as employers reassess parental leave costs [South Africa] Paid maternity leave benefits decline as employers reassess parental leave costs

07 May 2026
[South Africa] 4% public servant wage increase announced

[South Africa] 4% public servant wage increase announced [South Africa] 4% public servant wage increase announced

The adjustment, effective from April 1, 2026, applies to employees on salary levels 1 to 12 and those covered by...
01 May 2026
[Zambia] Non-profit’s accountant sued for diverting funds to his own accounts

[Zambia] Non-profit’s accountant sued for diverting funds to his own accounts [Zambia] Non-profit’s accountant sued for diverting funds to his own accounts

SOS cares for vulnerable and abandoned children. The organisation is asking the accountant, Brian Mutonga, to pay the K21,949,584 PAYE...
29 Apr 2026
[Ghana] National Service Authority payroll cut from GH¢1.6bn to GH¢700m after ghost names cleansed

[Ghana] National Service Authority payroll cut from GH¢1.6bn to GH¢700m after ghost names cleansed [Ghana] National Service Authority payroll cut from GH¢1.6bn to GH¢700m after ghost names cleansed

21 Apr 2026
[Uganda] Agago District teachers suspend classes over salary arrears

[Uganda] Agago District teachers suspend classes over salary arrears [Uganda] Agago District teachers suspend classes over salary arrears

District officials have stated that funds have now been secured through the Ministry of Public Service, with payments expected to...
15 Apr 2026
[Kenya] PAYE review will be included in Finance Bill 2026

[Kenya] PAYE review will be included in Finance Bill 2026 [Kenya] PAYE review will be included in Finance Bill 2026

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi stated that the decision was informed by the short timeline remaining before the Finance Bill...
01 Apr 2026
[Uganda] Low earners will benefit from PAYE threshold rise

[Uganda] Low earners will benefit from PAYE threshold rise [Uganda] Low earners will benefit from PAYE threshold rise

The reforms include a controversial proposal to increase PAYE tax from 30 per cent to 40 per cent for individuals...
27 Mar 2026
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