This was revealed by Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza during parliament (Wednesday).
She said:
“… I really appreciate (Hon Madzimure’s) concern regarding the pensioners. I am also quite concerned particularly with the difficulties that are being experienced by the majority of the people, especially when we look at the price hikes in comparison to their purchasing power.
I have been talking to the Minister of Finance and Economic Development. He is in the process of reviewing the pensions upwards in light of the current difficulties that we have.
However as the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, I have held several negotiations with the workers through the Tripartite Negotiating Forum that was made into legislation on the 5th June, 2019 by our President.
That forum has enabled us to have a social platform where we have employers, Government and workers discussing issues of social-economic interest. As a result, we have at present the cushioning allowance which will be made available this month.
Following that, as from the 1st August, we will once again begin negotiating to ensure that we protect the survival and livelihoods of the majority of the people.”