NSSA expands pension cover to vendors, traders

The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is finalising a major reform programme aimed at extending pension and social security coverage to more than three million informal sector workers including cross-border traders. 

 The proposed scheme targets workers operating outside formal pension structures, many of whom have historically lacked access to retirement and insurance benefits. 

 NSSA general manager, Charles Shava, said the initiative is now at an advanced stage of development. 

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