DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 19 -- YESTERDAY the country was awoken by the good news of the Government raising the minimum wage for the private sector by an average of 33.4 per cent.
The Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability), Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete, was quoted as saying that the change is in line with Section 39(1) of the Labour Institutions Act, Chapter 300, through Government Notice No 605A of October 13, 2025.
Increasing the private sector minimum wage can lead to greater consumer spending, poverty reduction and economic growth by giving low-wage workers more disposable income.
It can also improve worker productivity and morale while addressing income inequality.
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