Zanzibar Social Security Fund
was established under the Zanzibar Security Fund Act No. 2 of 1998 subsequently
amended by the Zanzibar Social Security Fund Act No. 9 of 2002 and re-enacted
by the Act No. 2 of 2005. Prior to the enactment of the Act and establishment
of the Zanzibar Social Security Fund, there was no formal social security
scheme in Zanzibar. Nor was there a significant private sector/occupational
pension scheme sector in Zanzibar. Before the inception of Zanzibar Social
Security Fund, public service employees in Zanzibar were covered and received
pension benefits under the Pensions Act No. 2 of 1990
Vision
Zanzibar Social Security Fund (ZSSF) seeks
to be a leader and model social security provider in the Region.
Mission
ZSSF is dedicated to be a dynamic provider of social security benefits through the utilization of competent and motivated staff.
Goal
To replace member's income in the event of contingencies i.e old age, sickness,
maternity, invalidity and death.
Core values
The fund will provide services to its members and the general public on the basis of:
