The Zimbabwean government has raised the minimum monthly wage for domestic workers from $85 to $90 in an attempt to ease pressure on low-income earners facing rising living costs. While the increase offers some relief, the country’s domestic worker wage has been criticised for remaining low compared with rates in South Africa, Kenya and Egypt.

Economists say the real impact will depend on inflation, exchange rates and enforcement.

To discuss the implications, development economist Dr Eddie Mahembe joins the conversation.

The Zimbabwean government has raised the minimum monthly wage for domestic workers from $85 to $90 in an attempt to ease pressure on low-income earners facing rising living costs. While the increase offers some relief, the country&rsquo;s domestic worker wage has been criticised for remaining low compared with rates in South Africa, Kenya and Egypt.
Economists say the real impact will depend on inflation, exchange rates and enforcement.
To discuss the implications, development economist Dr Eddie Mahembe joins the conversation.

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Zimbabwe raises domestic worker minimum wage to $90 amid cost-of-living pressures

South Africa’s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Africa is making steady progress in balancing energy security, economic growth and its climate commitments.

Speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the 2026 Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, Ramokgopa stressed that stronger policy coordination across the continent will be key to unlocking investment, expanding energy access and advancing Africa’s long-term energy ambitions.

Channel Africa’s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

South Africa&rsquo;s Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Africa is making steady progress in balancing energy security, economic growth and its climate commitments.
Speaking to Channel Africa on the sidelines of the 2026 Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, Ramokgopa stressed that stronger policy coordination across the continent will be key to unlocking investment, expanding energy access and advancing Africa&rsquo;s long-term energy ambitions.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

South Africa’s Energy Minister Ramokgopa calls for stronger African policy coordination

In today’s markets segment, the focus is on a new report commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment. The inaugural study sheds light on how Africa’s wealthiest individuals build their fortunes, often turning what outsiders perceive as risk into opportunity.

Released earlier this month, the findings shift the narrative away from headline wealth figures to a deeper understanding of the mindset driving the continent’s most successful investors.

For more on the report, Jacques Els, Head of Wealth and Investment at Standard Bank, joins the discussion.

In today&rsquo;s markets segment, the focus is on a new report commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment. The inaugural study sheds light on how Africa&rsquo;s wealthiest individuals build their fortunes, often turning what outsiders perceive as risk into opportunity.
Released earlier this month, the findings shift the narrative away from headline wealth figures to a deeper understanding of the mindset driving the continent&rsquo;s most successful investors.
For more on the report, Jacques Els, Head of Wealth and Investment at Standard Bank, joins the discussion.

Africa market update with Standard Bank’s Jacques Els

A recent landmark study reveals that Rwanda is outperforming global averages in women’s representation across financial sector leadership, while also highlighting critical challenges in sustaining the pipeline of future women leaders.

The research, conducted by Oliver Wyman and Mercer under the Women in Financial Services initiative, was commissioned by the National Bank of Rwanda, Access to Finance Rwanda, and the Women in Finance Rwanda Foundation. The Rwanda 2025 Study is the first of its kind on the continent.

It draws on data from more than 50 financial institutions and insights from over 1500 professionals across Rwanda’s banking, insurance, pensions, investment management and fintech sectors.
For more on the findings, Sandra Villars, Financial Services Partner at Oliver Wyman, spoke to Thami Ngubeni.

A recent landmark study reveals that Rwanda is outperforming global averages in women&rsquo;s representation across financial sector leadership, while also highlighting critical challenges in sustaining the pipeline of future women leaders.
The research, conducted by Oliver Wyman and Mercer under the Women in Financial Services initiative, was commissioned by the National Bank of Rwanda, Access to Finance Rwanda, and the Women in Finance Rwanda Foundation. The Rwanda 2025 Study is the first of its kind on the continent.
It draws on data from more than 50 financial institutions and insights from over 1500 professionals across Rwanda&rsquo;s banking, insurance, pensions, investment management and fintech sectors. For more on the findings, Sandra Villars, Financial Services Partner at Oliver Wyman, spoke to Thami Ngubeni.

Zimbabwe raises domestic worker minimum wage to $90 amid cost-of-living pressures

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