EDITORIAL: Cast social security net wider

Social security saving is still an alien concept among the millions of Tanzanians in the informal sector, who could easily afford to put away a little of what they earn for a rainy day.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

TheCitizen

26 Jul

EDITORIAL: Cast net wider on sports development

>For a long time, athletics has been our main source of medals in major international competitions. But in the past ten or so years, our country’s performance in track events has not been impressive.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

03 Dec

Cast the net wider to collect more revenue

Shocking information is emerging about how big companies and well-connected individuals are evading tax.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

02 Nov

EDITORIAL: Social security: go farther

>The number of Tanzanians covered by social security schemes remains low more than 50 years after independence. Those employed in the formal sector are the most likely beneficiaries. The majority of people, who are casual workers or self-employed, make do without social security.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

28 Nov

EDITORIAL: Social security push apt

Socio-cultural set up is undergoing rapid change in Africa. One key institution affected by the change is the family.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

29 Sep

I will work for your social security:Mghwira

ACT-Wazalendo presidential hopeful Anna Mghwira  addressed the residents of Nachingwea stating that securing citizens' social security funds would be top on her priority list if she were voted into office.

 

9 years ago

IPPmedia

18 Nov

Govt cautioned on social security schemes

Govt cautioned on social security schemes
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The government has been called upon to review the social security Act promptly if it is to arrest pervasive malpractices in the schemes. The review would also facilitate nabbing of unscrupulous staff working with the schemes who allegedly collude with ...

 

11 years ago

IPPmedia

27 May

'MPs must repay social security funds'

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'MPs must repay social security funds'
IPPmedia
Some Members of Parliament, who are among long standing debtors of some social security funds, may soon be slapped with arrest warrants Deputy Finance minister, Mwigulu Nchemba Labour and Employment minister, Gaudentia Kabaka said yesterday.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

02 Apr

Why social security schemes can’t invest outside Tanzania

What is the percentage of Tanzania’s population that has access to social security schemes in this period of post-liberalisation of the country’s social security system?

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

11 Feb

94pc have no social security protection, says government

About 42 million out of Tanzania’s 45 million people are excluded from the country’s social security cover, a senior government official has said.

 

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