Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Paul Mavima, has instructed the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) board to investigate corruption allegations reported in local media. The directive comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa threatened to roll heads in the authority saying NSSA has been “a thorn in our flesh.” In a statement seen by Pindula News, Mavima assured all stakeholders that NSSA remains functional. Reads the statement:
There have been several social media postings and articles with allegations and counter-allegations on what is going on at the National Social Security Authority [NSSA]. I wish to assure all our stakeholders and the general public that I and indeed the entire Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare are concerned with these allegations. I have immediately tasked the Board of NSSA to fully investigate all matters that have been raised and take appropriate and decisive action where wrongdoing is detected. But above all, we want NSSA to get back on track and resume the impressive turn-around trajectory the Authority had planted.
NSSA has rebranded and I have mandated the Authority to focus on matters of social security and prudent investments all in a bid to improve the welfare of pensioners and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic transformation of the entire Zimbabwean nation.
Meanwhile, I wish to assure all concerned that NSSA remains functional as a key national institution and the outcome of the investigations which are already underway will be made public.
My Ministry will continue to uphold principles of good corporate governance and transparency in a bid to achieve the Vision of an Upper Middle Income Economy by 2030 set by His Excellency the President Comrade Dr E.D Mnangagwa.
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