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The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) have reaffirmed their strong partnership in safeguarding social security and strengthening the justice system during a meeting held in Lusaka on Thursday.
Speaking at the event hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel, NAPSA Director General, Muyangwa Muyangwa, thanked the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the continued collaboration between the two institutions.
He noted that NAPSA’s prosecutorial mandate under the National Pension Scheme Act was exercised through delegated authority from the DPP’s office, making the partnership essential to effective enforcement.
Muyangwa highlighted the establishment of a Fast Track Court for statutory offences at the Lusaka Boma Court as a major milestone aimed at improving efficiency, reducing case backlogs and ensuring timely justice in matters involving social security compliance.
DPP, Gilbert Phiri, praised NAPSA’s efforts in protecting workers’ futures, stressing that pension-related offences should not be viewed as minor infractions but as violations that undermine workers’ dignity and livelihoods.
He outlined key areas for deepening collaboration, including early prosecutorial engagement, capacity building and strategic prosecution designed to deter non-compliance.
Both institutions reiterated their commitment to integrity, transparency, fairness and accountability in the execution of their mandates.
They further acknowledged the importance of ongoing capacity-building efforts—such as the Annual Prosecutors Conference—which continue to enhance professionalism across the justice sector.
The meeting ended with a call for sustained dialogue and strengthened cooperation to ensure the partnership remained effective in safeguarding national institutions and protecting the livelihoods of citizens.
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