Hike in top chefs' perks

Parliament is expected to debate retirement benefits for the country's top civil servants, which are now likely to increase as government seeks to take good care of its pensioned Statesmen.

The development will benefit the likes of Joice Mujuru, Didymus Mutasa, Janet Banana, Maud Muzenda, and Maria Msika.

The proposals mean that there will be no lifestyle disruption for the President as he is likely to continue enjoying the same perks once out of office.

This may include even treatment abroad for himself and members of his family.

The government has proposed amendment of the Presidential Pension and Retirement Benefits Act, which will see former presidents and vice-presidents being entitled to a pension equivalent to the total pensionable emoluments of a sitting office holder.