Octagon Umbrella Retirement Benefits Scheme has grown its fund value to Sh3.2 billion after its investment portfolio delivered a 19.1 percent return in 2025, outperforming the umbrella fund market average of 12.37 percent, according to Business Today. The Kenyan retirement fund, which operates largely as a pooled retirement administration and investment management scheme, has also recorded rising membership alongside the fund's growth.

South Africa's Pension Funds Adjudicator has pledged tougher enforcement against employers who fail to pay over workers' pension contributions. According to Moneyweb, the crackdown will target not only defaulting employers but also individuals deemed 'responsible persons' within organisations, signalling personal accountability for unpaid contributions. The move aims to protect retirement savings of employees whose contributions are deducted but not transferred to pension funds.

The Pension Funds Adjudicator, advocate Lebogang Mogashoa, has warned that up to half of the complaints received by his office over the past year involve employers failing to pay member contributions over to their employees. The warning highlights ongoing concerns about non-payment of pension fund contributions, which the Adjudicator's office says remains a widespread problem affecting workers' retirement savings.

Many employees are aware that their employers contribute to their pensions, but fewer understand the specific obligations involved. Understanding these rules can aid workers in making informed retirement decisions and knowing their entitlements. In most countries, there are legal requirements for employers to contribute a minimum amount to their employees' retirement savings, according to Sharp Daily.

Managing payroll can be challenging for small businesses, but implementing effective solutions can streamline the process. Understanding the available payroll services is essential for small business owners, whether they have a few employees or are preparing to hire their first team member. Efficient payroll management is a key factor in achieving success for small teams, according to TechJaja.

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority plans to develop a framework to evaluate pension fund fees, according to Moneyweb. The initiative aims to assess whether retirement funds are delivering value to their members. The planned evaluation forms part of regulatory oversight of the country's retirement savings industry, with the framework intended to provide a basis for judging fund performance and costs.