In 2025, African employers will continue to be part of a global emphasis on fostering work environments that prioritise employee well-being, welfare and the protection of worker rights. There will also largely be ongoing support for and, in some countries, increased regulation of, hybrid or remote working models as well as the introduction of, or adjustments to, the national minimum wage. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace will continue to grow exponentially, alongside the adoption of data protection policies and plans.
In Angola, a remote work regime was established under the new General Labour Law. More employers in Cameroon are also in the process of formalising their hybrid working policies, and in Gabon there is increasing demand for flexible working conditions.
In South Africa, use of ‘Employer of Record’ service providers (EORs) by foreign companies seeking to engage local talent without having to establish a corporate presence in the country is gaining momentum. This arrangement leverages the ability of employees to work remotely and is an attractive option for foreign employers, particularly in the IT sector.
Another category of remote workers will also emerge in South Africa in 2025: foreign workers seeking to travel and spend an extended period in sunny South Africa while continuing to perform their work for their foreign employers on the new ‘digital nomad’ visa.
In Uganda, remote working and EOR arrangements will also...
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