Government Dismisses Viral Claims of Elderly Monthly Cash Payments

The Ministry of Public Service dismissed viral social media claims regarding automatic monthly payments for citizens aged 70 and above. iHarare News reported that the government labeled the widely circulated messages as false. This clarification follows a surge of elderly citizens seeking financial assistance at government offices. The ministry reiterated that social welfare programs remain targeted rather than universal [Daily News]. The core vulnerability lies in the state's limited fiscal capacity to support an aging population amid economic instability.