In a shocking move, Minister Edgar Moyo has fired the entire board of directors at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), sparking a heated debate about ministerial powers and boardroom politics. The sacked board, chaired by Emmanuel Fundira, a prominent businessman and safari hunting operator, had been at odds with the minister over the appointment of Charles Shava as NSSA’s new General Manager.

Sources claim that Fundira wanted to install his own candidate, allegedly to revive a stalled US$10 million software deal with Twenty Third Century Systems. But Minister Moyo wasn’t having it, and instead chose to go nuclear – firing the entire board! It’s like a game of musical chairs, but with people’s livelihoods on the line.

The NSSA board plays a crucial role in shaping the institution’s direction, and its members are appointed by the Minister from a list submitted by employee and employer organizations. But when Fundira’s preferred candidate wasn’t chosen, the gloves came off. The minister’s decision to sack the board has raised questions about the limits of ministerial power and the potential consequences for NSSA’s operations.

As the dust settles, one thing is clear: Minister Moyo is not afraid to make waves. But will his bold move pay off, or will it create more problems than it solves? The fate of NSSA and its stakeholders hangs in the balance, as the minister’s office is left to navigate the aftermath of this dramatic shake-up.

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