TM Pick n Pay, CABS donate US$260,000 to bolster national cancer fight
STAFF WRITER
TM Pick n Pay and CABS have announced a combined donation of US$260,000 to support cancer screening and treatment initiatives across Zimbabwe.
The funds were raised through the 2025 “Pink October” and “Blue November” campaigns, as well as the recently concluded 2026 “Orange Month” campaign.
The initiatives mobilised customers and partners to contribute towards strengthening the country’s fight against cancer.
The donation is expected to benefit children and vulnerable patients nationwide, with a strong focus on extending screening and treatment services to marginalised and rural communities in 2026.
This collaboration reflects a deliberate commitment by both organizations to use their national footprints to drive meaningful social impact.
The initiative evolved from simple in-store awareness into a robust multi-stakeholder partnership with the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) and KidzCan Zimbabwe.
The total contribution is broken down into two primary areas, with US$110,000 earmarked for nationwide screenings. These funds have been channelled through the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe to conduct free screening programs throughout 2026.
A further US$150,000 is set aside for Paediatric Care & Diagnostics, and was be handed to KidzCan Zimbabwe, funding critical chemotherapy drugs and diagnostic tests.
The funds were raised through customers purchasing themed merchandise and participating in in-store activations, as well as through the “swipe-for-a-cause” initiative, where CABS donated a set amount for every transaction processed on its point-of-sale machines within TM Pick n Pay stores
“Thank you to our loyal customers across Zimbabwe who purchased products during these promotional periods supporting these initiatives. While the world turns pink or blue for a month, cancer happens every day. Together with our business partners, the funds raised will help early detection and ultimately save lives.”
Mehluli Mpofu, Managing Director of CABS, noted that the institution views this as part of a mission to integrate social impact into financial services.
” Every transaction during the campaign period became more than just a payment. We are grateful to our customers for making this impact possible. There can be no greater cause than giving those affected by cancer a fighting chance at life.”
Building on the success of last year’s initiative, which screened 1,715 women, the partnership has set a bold target to screen 10,000 women by the end of 2026 by moving screening into marginalized areas, where access to specialist healthcare remains a challenge.
Through this collaborative effort, TM Pick n Pay and CABS continue to demonstrate that when purpose meets partnership, real impact happens.
