By Own Correspondent| Government has appointed a new board for National Social Security Authority (NSSA).

The announcement was made by the minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Dr Sekai Nzenza.

The previous board was dissolved last October following the expiry of its tenure.

The new board will be chaired by Dr Cuthbert Chidoori. Chidoori holds a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering and Communications.

Board members include Dr Priscilla Mujuru, a lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe, Mfaro Moyo, APEX chairperson Cecilia Alexander, lawyer Arthur Manase and Farai Tichawangana, a chartered accountant finance director at ZESA. 

Nzenza is working on the appointment of the three remaining board members.

She said the new board was expected to uphold good corporate governance and ensure delivery of benefits to pensioners.-StateMedia