01/09/2026
PSC Retirement Roadshow Empowers Public Servants in Chipinge
By Catherine Vhutuza | Vemuganga FM
The Public Service Commission (PSC) Retirement Roadshow held on 31 August 2026 at the Chipinge Town Open Space successfully brought together public servants and key stakeholders to promote informed retirement planning and awareness of post-service benefits.
The roadshow was attended by Heads of Government Departments in Chipinge, the People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB), National Social Security Authority (NSSA), Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), Chipinge Town Council, Chipinge Rural District Council and members of the media, including Vemuganga FM, which provided coverage of the event.
Chipinge District Development Coordinator, Mr William Mashava, described the initiative as an opportunity that “celebrated and prepared years of dedicated service that public servants give to the nation.”
Presenters provided detailed information on retirement packages, the correct completion and filing of relevant forms, and procedures beneficiaries should follow when claiming benefits following the death of a public servant.
Mildred Mutandaro from the Salary Service Bureau explained the nature and administration of retirement benefits, emphasising the importance of understanding available packages and preparing adequately before leaving active service.
The roadshow also provided clarity on the revised retirement framework. Albert Alfonso explained that public servants may retire at 65 but can now legally continue serving up to 70, subject to the applicable regulations.
Gaza High School Headmaster, Mr Stanley Thondhlana, described the programme as an important empowerment initiative, calling it “a wake-up call for public servants to self-organise, be informed and knowledgeable about which retirement package to choose.”
The engagement reinforced the importance of early retirement planning, proper documentation and informed decision-making in securing a dignified transition from public service.
