16 Jan

Democratic Republic of Congo, Legislation

DRC | INPP contribution rate changes

January 20, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes Increase in INPP rates for private-sector employers The interministerial order revises the tiered INPP contribution rates applicable to private employers, based on workforce size. Employers must apply higher...

17 Dec

Eswatini, Legislation

Eswatini | ENPF maximum wage limit increase 2026

January 20, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes The monthly maximum wage level increases from E4,000.00 to E4,300.00. The maximum contribution for both the employee and employer will be E430.00 per month (E215.00 for the employee and E215.00 for the employe...

15 Dec

Legislation, Niger

Niger | New FSSP contributions

January 20, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes Key changes impacting payroll: Effective date The ordinance establishing the FSSP was published on 30 October 2025 and takes effect immediately. As October payrolls have already processed, the contribution i...

09 Dec

Legislation, NIgeria

Nigeria | Rent Relief Allowance

December 9, 2025
By Thando Kubeka

On 26 June 2025, Nigeria enacted several new tax laws, including the Nigeria Tax Act, which introduces significant changes to personal income tax. These amendments affect tax rates, allowances, and the definition of residency for payroll purposes, ef...

08 Dec

Democratic Republic of Congo, Legislation

DRC | New tax framework for tax year 2026

December 9, 2025
By Thando Kubeka

Law No. 23/053 of 30 November 2023, published in the Official Gazette of the Democratic Republic of Congo, introduces a new tax framework replacing the previous schedular system with a unified Personal Income Tax (Impôt sur le Revenu des Personnes Ph...

01 Dec

Legislation, South Africa

South Africa | Official rate of interest change December 2025

December 9, 2025
By Deel Local Payroll

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has published an update to the repo rate, which impacts the official rate of interest for calculating the taxable benefit on low-interest or interest-free loans. The new rate is effective from 1 December 2025. ...

24 Nov

Article

Why more than half of payroll teams can’t keep up with modern work culture

November 24, 2025
By Deel Local Payroll

Working remotely or from the office offers different benefits, but which is better? Both concepts are part of changing workplaces and rather than choosing a side, workplace cultures should evolve to embrace these new dimensions. The challenge comes i...

19 Nov

Legislation, NIgeria

Nigeria | Tax reform 2026 updates

November 24, 2025
By Deel Local Payroll

On 26 June 2025, Nigeria enacted several new tax laws, including the Nigeria Tax Act, which introduces significant changes to personal income tax. These amendments affect tax rates, allowances, and the definition of residency for payroll purposes, ef...

10 Nov

Legislation, Mauritius

Mauritius | Fair Share Contribution and company car benefit October 2025

November 24, 2025
By Deel Local Payroll

The Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) has issued a Circular to Employers (6 October 2025) setting out changes that affect payroll. The Circular (i) amends the valuation of the company car benefit with effect from 1 October 2025, and (ii) confirms the...

07 Nov

Article

How earned wage access is empowering employees

November 24, 2025
By Deel Local Payroll

It’s not uncommon for employees to need an advance on their wages. When life happens and you need to free up cashflow, early access to earned wages can help employees without raising employer overheads. Times are hard for many, with living costs ...