Zanzibar increases minimum wage from 300,000/- to 500,000/- per month

ZANZIBAR: ZANZIBAR President and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has announced an increase in the minimum wage from  300,000/- to 500,000/- per month.

Dr Mwinyi made the announcement on May 1, 2026, during the climax of International Workers’ Day celebrations held at the Kizimbani Agricultural Exhibition Grounds in the Urban West Region.

He said the new wage level will take effect from January 2027, noting that the decision has taken into account the country’s economic conditions, rising cost of living, and the government’s commitment to improving worker motivation and enhancing productivity.

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“The government will continue to improve working conditions and ensure employees receive their entitlements on time,” said Dr Mwinyi, while calling on workers to continue working with diligence, discipline, and patriotism to support sustainable development in Zanzibar.

He further noted that the government recognizes the significant contribution of both public and private sector workers and will continue to collaborate with trade unions in addressing the challenges they face.