Zimbabwean workers are celebrating an unprecedented milestone in financial innovation: payment reduced to $0.041. Yes, folks, that’s less than the cost of breathing in Harare on a windy day.

The move, hailed as “Revolutionary Minimalism” by government economists, has sparked wild celebrations in the streets or maybe that’s just people fainting from disbelief.

When reached for comment, an official explained, “We are ushering in a new era where workers no longer need to worry about handling bulky salaries. We’re saving trees, ink, and the awkwardness of asking for change at kombi ranks.”

Workers, ever the optimists, have begun brainstorming creative ways to stretch their newfound fortune.

One enterprising teacher suggested pooling everyone’s $0.041 together to buy a single chewable gum perfect for team-building.

Another said they’d use their “wages” as scratch cards for good luck since “it can’t get worse than this.”

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This payment structure is said to be inspired by “quantum economics,” where money exists in states of both abundance and nonexistence. Rumors are swirling that central bank governor, The 2nd John is already patenting a new currency unit: the Zimbollarcent, to be backed by the Rhino Horn, and might as well have a 0.041 denomination note.

To alleviate worker concerns, the Ministry of Finance is considering issuing a complementary: “Thank You Certificate” to accompany the $0.041 payouts.”

“It’s not about the money,” a spokesperson assured, “It’s about the pride of being employed and the thrill of innovating survival tactics.”

As one factory worker put it: “At least I’ll never overspend. It’s impossible!”

Meanwhile, banks are asking workers to avoid depositing their earnings, as counting 0.041 in cash could destabilize their already-fragile systems.

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has demanded an immediate increase to 0.047, citing ‘runaway inflation’ and ‘unliveable wages’.

When asked if the situation might improve, an unnamed official cryptically replied, “The sun rises every day, doesn’t it? What more do you want?”

Indeed, Zimbabwe continues to shine, one $0.041 paycheck at a time.