NSSA appoints new substantive boss
SAMANTHA MADE
National Social Security Authority (NSSA), a cas-rich State -owned pension fund, has appointed Dr. Charles Shava as its substantive General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, business Times can report.
He takes over from Arthur Manase, who stepped down in 2023 under a cloud of graft allegations. Shava has been acting general manager since July 2022.
His appointment was confirmed by NSSA Board Chairman Dr. Emmanuel Fundira, who said the appointment was made in terms of the NSSA Act and the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act.
“The Board of the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Charles Shava as substantive Manager with effect from March 1, 2025. The appointment is in terms of Section 25 of the NSSA Act (Chapter 17:04) and Section 17(2) of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act (Chapter 10:31),” said Fundira.
According to Fundira, Dr. Shava first joined NSSA as Director of Occupational Safety and Health before being elevated to Acting General Manager in July 2022.
“Dr. Shava joined NSSA as Director Occupational Safety and Health before being appointed Acting General Manager in July 2022,” he said.
A qualified medical professional, Dr. Shava holds degrees in Medicine and Surgery. He further obtained a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Middlesex University, London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Hygiene from the University of Manchester.
“Dr. Shava holds degrees in Medicine and Surgery. He also holds a Master of Science Degree in Occupational Safety and Health from Middlesex University London and a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Hygiene from University of Manchester,” Fundira added.
In addition, Dr. Shava is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, UK (IOSH, UK). He brings over two decades of experience spanning occupational medicine, public health, and social security delivery, including pensions, insurance, and workplace health and safety.
“His experience gained in the past 20 years spans across occupational medicine, Public Health and Social Security delivery covering pensions and insurance, as well as occupational health and safety services,” said Fundira.
Dr. Shava’s appointment follows the controversial exit of Arthur Manase, who left NSSA in August 2023 amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement—allegations that sparked public outrage and eroded trust in the Authority.
NSSA, one of Zimbabwe’s most cash-rich institutions and its largest institutional investor, plays a vital role in providing social security through pensions and benefit schemes. The Authority aims to ensure financial stability for employees and their families by offering support in cases of old age, invalidity, disability, death, and work-related injuries.
Dr. Shava is expected to steer NSSA into a new era of professionalism and transparency as the Authority works to rebuild public confidence and enhance its service delivery to contributors across Zimbabwe.
