In zimbabwe the national social security authority nssa, constituted and. Countryterritory zimbabwe document type legislation date 1971 2001 source fao, faolex long title an act to to provide for the sale, importation and manufacture for sale of food in a pure state. Ngos in zimbabwe are mainly registered under the private voluntary organization act pvo act. National social security authority of zimbabwe nssa established in terms of the nssa act of 1989, chapter 17. Consequently, the majority are excluded from social security coverage.
Nssa is a body corporate, which was established by an act of parliament in 1989 to administer social security schemes in the country. It is unclear how this move would address the shortages, outside. The nssa national social security authority is the agency that regulates and administrates social security in zimbawe, wich, in turn, is divided in two main parts. According to the herald edition of april 8 2015, based on statistics compiled by nssa, which captures occupational safety and health records in the country, zimbabwe has recorded 24 866 work. Those with individual queries should contact their local nssa office or telephone nssa on 04 7065178 or 706523 5. There are also regulations contained in statutory instrument 68 of 1990 made under the national social security authority act chapter 17. Workers compensation insurance fund or accident prevention and. What are the laws surrounding health and safety in the workplace in zimbabwe. National social security pension information on nssa in.
Factories and works act a must have ignorance is a major factor contributing to the high incidence of accidents in factories and other workplaces. National social security authority nssa came into existence on 1 october 1989 according to the national social security act chapter 17. Part i preliminary 1 short title this act may be cited as the insurance act chapter 24. Emerging debates and prospects for devolution in zimbabwe a discussion paper. The social security policy of the government of zimbabwe. An act to provide for the establishment of social security schemes for the provision of benefits for employees. Dec 30, 2014 via govt to revamp nssa act dailynews live 29 december 2014 by kudzai chawafambira. Zimbabwe, officials from labour unions and the national social security authority for agreeing to be interviewed and for providing the researcher with acts of parliament, pamphlets and books on social security consulted during the study. Potraz postal telecommunication regulatory authority of zimbabwe 15. The national social security nssa is a parastatal that was tasked with administering a statutory obligation fund in zimbabwe in the form of social security schemes, where all employers and employees in formal employment are mandated to.
Fe1 application to erectuse an elevator, application forms, inspectorate, pdf 22. Review of occupational health and safety organization in. The zimbabwe government has set up a compulsory national social security pension scheme which is provided for by the national social security authority nssa. Eatonbove worked as a case manager for its students until 1999. Parliament, zimbabwe pdf of act as amended to act 82002 pdf of act as amended to act 8 2002. National social security authority of zimbabwe nssa. Zimbabwe will, for the first time, have a national code of corporate governance if this draft code is adopted and will join 150 other countries which have similar national codes. Zimbabwe or other like cause from exercising his functions as chairman, appoint one of the other commissioners to act as chairman. Arrangement of sections part i preliminary section 1. Section 8 deals with disqualification for appointment as a member and states. It includes all amendments made to the act up to the 1st february, 2006, i.
Section 3 of the civil matters mutual assistance act chapter 8. The act empowers the minister of labour and social services to establish social security schemes for the provision of benefits. Mar 31, 2014 giving oral evidence to the parliaments public service portfolio committee on their relations with nssa, zimbabwe congress of trade unions president, george nkiwane, called for an immediate forensic audit of nssa saying recent media reports emanating from parliament showing the rampant abuse of public funds was worrying. Nssa offers assistance on occupational safety, health programmes. Zimbabwe national social security authority act, 1989 no. Firstly it must be emphasized that when the national social security authority nssa act was first promulgated in 1989, the global economic circumstances, and indeed the economic circumstances within zimbabwe were different from what they are today. This body was tasked by government to provide social security and is made up of two schemes which are national pension schemes nps and workers compensation insurance fund wcif. Section 30 ministry appointees are chair and vice chair reinforces flaw of minister hearing appeals of p.
Section 30 ministry appointees are chair and vice chair reinforces flaw of. She left nssa to complete her masters degree in school psychology at st. The regulations seek to amplify act and unlawfully as goes beyond acts provisions plug holes eg section 30 obliges minister to establish advisory and joint advisory councils. All employers are required by the law to register with national social security authority. The legislature consists of parliamentnational assembly and senate and the president. The national social security authority nssa is a board corporate mandated by the government of zimbabwe in terms of the nssa act. Assessment of corporate governance practices by state. In zimbabwe, the main custodian of ohs is the ministry of labor through the division of occupational health and safety of the national social security authority of zimbabwe nssa. At a general level occupational health and safety laws that are applicable to all employers and employees across sectors are the labour act, chapter 28. Giving oral evidence to the parliaments public service portfolio committee on their relations with nssa, zimbabwe congress of trade unions president, george nkiwane, called for an immediate forensic audit of nssa saying recent media reports emanating from parliament showing the rampant abuse of public funds was worrying. By bernard mpofu mliswa, who has emerged as a selfstyled corruptionbuster using his position as parliamentary portfolio committee on mines and. The reality in zimbabwe, however, is that those employed in the formal sector constitute a small percentage of the population. In zimbabwe the national social security authority nssa, constituted and established in terms of the nssa act of 1989, chapter 17.
Mar 26, 2016 firstly it must be emphasized that when the national social security authority nssa act was first promulgated in 1989, the global economic circumstances, and indeed the economic circumstances within zimbabwe were different from what they are today. National social security authority national social security authority nssa is a statutory corporate body constituted and established in terms of the nssa act of 1989 chapter 17. An act to provide for the establishment of a national social security fund and to provide for its membership, the payment of contributions to, and the payment of benefits out of, the fund and for other purposes connected therewith. A private voluntary organization pvo is defined under section 2 of the act as anybody or association of persons. A person shall not be appointed as a member and no person shall be qualified to hold office as a member who ais not ordinarily resident in zimbabwe, vela said. Sibanda v independence gold mining zimbabwe private limited ta acturus mine and another hh 92003 2003 zwhhc 9 26 august 2003. An act to provide for the registration and control of factories, the regulation of. Social protection in zimbabwe country paper dr henry. The national social security association, llc is a forprofit firm headquartered in cincinnati, ohio.
I hereby submit my report on the audit of state enterprises and parastatals in terms of section 3092 of the constitution of zimbabwe read together with section 101 of the audit office act chapter 22. In the letter, the minister said i was being withdrawn in terms of the national social security act chapter 17. National social security authority nssa zimbabwe zimbabwe. The national social security authority is zimbabwes social security company which was established in 1989 in terms of the nssa act of 1989.
Branches of social security covered by nssa importance of health care financing health care country experiences state of health care in zimbabwe nhis lessons for zimbabwe from other countries healthcare funding suggestions nhis in zimbabwe national health insurance in zimbabwe 2. At the moment nssa is administering two schemes but the groundwork for the introduction of more schemes is underway. Former nssa board chairman robin vela reveals reason behind. About nssa national social security association, llc. National social security authority nssa zimbabwe yellow pages. Factories and works act a must have newsday zimbabwe. Apr 18, 20 factories and works act a must have ignorance is a major factor contributing to the high incidence of accidents in factories and other workplaces. Registration is done through the department of social welfare under the ministry of public service labour and social welfare. Rampant abuse of public funds irks nssa stakeholders. National social security authority of zimbabwe national. This act may be cited as the national social security authority act chapter 17. National social security authority nssa head office.
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