Panicky ED splashes US$150 ‘bonus’ for civil servants

AS tension rises in the country while civil servants express frustration over low salaries and a difficult work environment, the government yesterday doled out US$150 to each of its workers, dubbed bonus, among other tokens.

In a statement, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Edgar Moyo said the government remained committed to improving the welfare of civil servants and pensioners “as part of ongoing efforts to build a motivated and productive public service”.

Moyo announced the special presidential bonus, a “once-off” US$150 payment for every civil servant “to provide festive season relief and recognise dedicated service”.

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