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TM Pick n Pay and CABS have announced a combined donation of US$260 000 dedicated to cancer screening and treatment initiatives.
The funds, raised through the 2025 “Pink October” and “Blue November” campaigns, as well as the, recently concluded, 2026 “Orange Month” campaign, are set to benefit children and vulnerable patients across Zimbabwe, with a specific focus on reaching marginalised and rural communities in 2026.
This collaboration reflects a deliberate commitment by both organisations to use their national footprints to drive meaningful social impact. The initiative evolved from simple in-store awareness into a robust multi-stakeholder partnership with the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) and KidzCan Zimbabwe.
The total contribution is broken down into two primary areas, with US$110 000 earmarked for nationwide screenings. These funds will be channelled through the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe to conduct free screening programmes throughout 2026.
A further US$150 000 is set aside for Paediatric Care & Diagnostics, and will be handed to KidzCan Zimbabwe, funding critical chemotherapy drugs and diagnostic tests.
The funds were raised through customers purchasing themed merchandise and participating in in-store activations, as well as through the “swipe-for-a-cause” initiative, where CABS donated a set amount for every transaction processed on its point-of-sale machines within TM Pick n Pay stores.
Grandmother to a child at KidzCan appreciating TM Pick n Pay Managing Director Mr Malcolm Mycroft (left) and CABS’ MD Mr Mehluli Mpofu.
“Thank you to our loyal customers across Zimbabwe who purchased products during these promotional periods supporting these initiatives. While the world turns pink or blue for a month, cancer happens every day. Together with our business partners, the funds raised will help early detection and ultimately save lives.”
Mehluli Mpofu, Managing Director of CABS, noted that the institution views this as part of a mission to integrate social impact into financial services. “ At CABS, we believe banking is not only about financial transactions, but also about saving lives. Every transaction became more than just a payment. It became a contribution towards hope,” Mpofu said. “There can be no greater cause than giving those affected by cancer a fighting chance at life”.
Building on the success of last year’s initiative, which screened 1 715 women, the partnership has set a bold target to screen 10 000 women by the end of 2026 by moving screening into marginalised areas, where access to specialist healthcare remains a challenge.
Through this collaborative effort, TM Pick n Pay and CABS continue to demonstrate that when purpose meets partnership, real impact happens.
