Zimbabwe: Pensioners Drag NSSA to Court Over 'Peanuts' Payouts
A group of pensioners has taken the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to the High Court, accusing the pension body of violating their constitutional rights by paying what they describe as "grossly inadequate" pensions. The applicants, led by Gideon Shoko, are seeking a court order compelling NSSA to urgently review pension payouts to levels they say are commensurate with their lifetime contributions and the prevailing cost of living. NSSA is the statutory body responsible for administering Zimbabwe's social security and national insurance schemes.
- ▪A group of pensioners has taken the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to the High Court, accusing the pension body of violating their constitutional rights by paying what they describe as "grossly inadequate" pensions.
- ▪The applicants, led by Gideon Shoko, are seeking a court order compelling NSSA to urgently review pension payouts to levels they say are commensurate with their lifetime contributions and the prevailing cost of living.
- ▪NSSA is the statutory body responsible for administering Zimbabwe's social security and national insurance schemes.
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A group of pensioners has taken the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to the High Court, accusing the pension body of violating their constitutional rights by paying what they describe as "grossly inadequate" pensions. The applicants, led by Gideon Shoko, are seeking a court order compelling NSSA to urgently review pension payouts to levels they say are commensurate with their lifetime contributions and the prevailing cost of living. NSSA is the statutory body responsible for administering Zimbabwe's social security and national insurance schemes. Workers contribute to the pension fund throughout their working lives, with employers matching those contributions.
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