Zimbabwe Extends Work Life for Government Workers.
Zimbabwe made big changes to the age at which state workers can retire. Starting next year, they can work until age 70 instead of 65.
The news came through official papers signed on December 30. State workers still have a choice to leave at age 60. They just need to tell their bosses three months before they go.
Soldiers have different rules. They used to stop working at 50. The new rule lets them serve until 55. War veterans can stay even longer - up to 65 years old.
Police officers face a major shift. They must now work 30 years before they can claim their pension. The old rule only asked for 20 years.
These changes affect thousands of workers across Zimbabwe. The government wants experienced staff to stay longer. Workers have time to plan since the rules start in January 2025.
State workers who want to leave early can still do so. They need to wait until they turn 60. Then, they must write a letter asking permission. This gives their departments time to find replacements.
The president signed these new rules into law. They appear in several government papers called Statutory Instruments. Each paper spells out exact details for different types of workers.
Zimbabwe made big changes to the age at which state workers can retire. Starting next year, they can work until age 70 instead of 65.
The news came through official papers signed on December 30. State workers still have a choice to leave at age 60. They just need to tell their bosses three months before they go.
Soldiers have different rules. They used to stop working at 50. The new rule lets them serve until 55. War veterans can stay even longer - up to 65 years old.
Police officers face a major shift. They must now work 30 years before they can claim their pension. The old rule only asked for 20 years.
These changes affect thousands of workers across Zimbabwe. The government wants experienced staff to stay longer. Workers have time to plan since the rules start in January 2025.
State workers who want to leave early can still do so. They need to wait until they turn 60. Then, they must write a letter asking permission. This gives their departments time to find replacements.
The president signed these new rules into law. They appear in several government papers called Statutory Instruments. Each paper spells out exact details for different types of workers.
