Dar es Salaam, April 1 -- COAST REGION: IN a drive to secure the financial future of Tanzanias self-employed workforce, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has committed to extending social security education to a wider population.

The Minister of State, Prime Ministers Office (Labour, Youth, Employment, and Persons with Disabilities), Ridhiwani Kikwete, recently led a public awareness campaign in Chalinze, Coast Region, aimed at enrolling self-employed citizens in the NSSFs dedicated scheme, dubbed “NSSF STAA WA MCHEZO” (“NSSF Star of the Game”).

Speaking to hundreds of attendees, Mr Kikwete praised NSSF for introducing the scheme, which provides crucial short-term benefits, such as medical care, and long-t...