The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) reaffirmed their strong partnership during a breakfast meeting held in Lusaka, where leaders from both institutions highlighted their shared commitment to justice, accountability, and the protection of social security.

Welcoming the NPA team, NAPSA Director General expressed gratitude to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and his office for their unwavering support. He underscored the critical role of the NPA as one of NAPSA’s most strategic stakeholders, noting that the prosecutorial mandate under the National Pension Scheme Act is exercised through delegated authority from the DPP. This collaboration, he said, is not merely procedural but a profound expression of trust and shared responsibility in upholding the rule of law.

A key highlight of the meeting was the progress made in establishing a Fast Track Court for statutory offences at the Lusaka Boma Court, with NAPSA serving as the lead partner. The initiative, supported by the Judiciary and the DPP’s office, aims to enhance efficiency, reduce case backlogs, and ensure timely justice in matters relating to social security compliance. The Director General also shared updates on legislative reforms and prosecution returns for 2025, reflecting the positive outcomes of this collaboration.

In his remarks, the DPP commended NAPSA’s vigilance in safeguarding workers’ futures and emphasized the necessity of collaboration between the two institutions. He noted that pension-related offences are not mere technical breaches but acts that erode the dignity of labour and the security of livelihoods. “When an employer fails to remit contributions, it is not simply a regulatory infraction—it is a quiet erosion of workers’ futures,” he said, stressing the need for decisive and credible enforcement.

The DPP further outlined areas for deepening collaboration, including early prosecutorial engagement in complex investigations, continued capacity building, and strategic prosecution to deter violations. He praised the ongoing work to establish the Fast Track Court, describing it as a clear demonstration of how institutions can rise above silos to deliver collective impact.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the principles of integrity, fairness, transparency, and accountability. They acknowledged the importance of capacity-building initiatives such as the Annual Prosecutors Conference and training programmes, which have strengthened professionalism across the justice system.

The breakfast meeting concluded with a call for continued dialogue and cooperation, ensuring that the partnership between NAPSA and the NPA remains principled, efficient, and impactful. Ultimately, the shared vision is to protect the integrity of national institutions and safeguard the livelihoods of citizens, enabling them to face the future with confidence.