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THE National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has sent its general manager, Mr Arthur Manase, on forced leave to facilitate investigations into suspected corruption at the pension fund.
NSSA chairman, Dr Percy Toriro, said the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the board itself, among other parties, were involved in the investigations.
Several allegations of massive financial impropriety have been levelled against senior NSSA managers, prompting a public rebuke by President Mnangagwa a few weeks ago.
In a statement, Dr Toriro said the board was concerned about the allegations, and would spare no effort to arrest the rot, if proven.
“A comprehensive investigation has been instituted to get to the bottom of the matters.
“To support this and ensure that the exercise is conducted in an independent and transparent environment, the board is sending the general manager on leave until the exercise is complete.
In the interim, the board has appointed Dr Charles Shava, director of occupational safety and health, as acting general manager to ensure business continuity while the investigations continue. – New Ziana
Online Reporter