18 Mar

What the new dismissal code means for employers and employees

March 18, 2026
By Deel Local Payroll

How changes to the Code of Good Practice on Dismissal modernise labour management. People are at the centre of every business. They bring perspective, ideas, skills, and experience that help companies excel and succeed. However, it doesn't always ...

13 Mar

Legislation, South Africa

South Africa | Increase in employment benefits

March 17, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

South Africa's Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill, published following the 2026 Budget Speech, proposes amendments to certain Income Tax Act exemptions and retirement fund tax deduction limits, effective 1 March 2026....

02 Mar

Article

These 4 HR trends will be big in 2026

March 18, 2026
By Deel Local Payroll

This will be the year that human resources settles into its strategic role. HR management has transformed since it first appeared in the early 1900s. Dashboards, data, self-service and other technology-powered features save time, improve staff man...

27 Feb

Legislation, South Africa

South Africa | Annual Amendments 2026/2027

February 27, 2026
By Deel Local Payroll

The Minister of Finance delivered the National Budget on 25 February 2026, announcing amendments under the Income Tax Act that affect payroll for the 2026/2027 tax year. These changes include adjustments to personal income tax brackets, rebates, medi...

16 Feb

Legislation, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe | New tax rate for expatriate employees

February 17, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes Preferential income tax rate for IFSC expatriate employees A flat income tax rate of 15%, effective 1 January 2026, applies to qualifying expatriate employees working in declared International Financial Service...

09 Feb

Democratic Republic of Congo, Legislation

Congo | Annual amendments 2026

February 13, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes Replacement of IRPP with ITS (Tax on Salaries and Wages) The Personal Income Tax (IRPP) is replaced by Impôt sur les Traitements et Salaires (ITS), a salary-specific tax. ITS applies to: Salaries, wages...

09 Feb

Kenya, Legislation

Kenya | NSSF rates update 2026

February 13, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes Revised NSSF contribution limits, effective 1 February 2026 Tier I (Lower Earnings Limit) Increases from KSh 8,000 to KSh 9,000. Employee and employer contribution rates remain at 6% each. This resul...

09 Feb

Legislation, Niger

Niger | CNSS minimum base increase

February 13, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes Minimum base for CNSS contributions aligned to the SMIG The minimum base for calculating CNSS social security contributions is set at FCFA 42,000, aligned with the SMIG in force in Niger. No CNSS contributio...

06 Feb

Legislation, Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone | Annual tax changes 2026

February 13, 2026
By Thando Kubeka

Legislative summary of changes Redundancy or termination payments Any redundancy payment, payment for termination, loss of office or employment, or similar payment is fully exempt from employment income. Previously, amounts were exempt up...

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...