Zimbabwe. NSSA closes accounts for widows
THE National Social and Security Authority (Nssa) has closed accounts for widows and widowers, triggering an outcry.
In an interview yesterday, Masvingo Pensioners Forum co-ordinator Charles Gonzi described the move as inconsiderate.
“Nssa closed accounts for those with deceased husbands and wives who could not register on time. We were told we needed to bring our children regardless of where we are coming from. In this COVID-19 pandemic, movement is very difficult. How are people supposed to travel in this environment?” he said.
Gonzi said Nssa should have reached out to pensioners.
“How are we supposed to register, they did not consider the inconveniences of travelling at such a time. Nssa should do outreach programmes so that everyone registers. They just closed the accounts and said none will get money,” Gonzi said.
Contacted, Nssa deputy director of marketing Tendai Mutseyekwa said they carried out an outreach programme to register pensioners.
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