In a press briefing held at the Mulungushi International Conference Center, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa underscored the critical role of the public service in promoting national unity and efficient governance. Recalling President Hakainde Hichilema’s call for maintaining and fostering unity among citizens of all ethnic backgrounds, Mr. Kangwa highlighted several key initiatives and directives aimed at achieving these goals.
Promoting Inclusivity and Competence
Mr. Kangwa emphasized that the public service must reflect the nation’s diversity and inclusivity, advocating for recruitment based on competence rather than any other considerations. “National unity should underline all recruitment, deployment, and promotion processes,” he stated, urging the enforcement of existing human resource policies fairly and transparently across all government ministries and quasi-institutions.
Disciplinary Measures and Resource Management
To enhance accountability, Mr. Kangwa directed government ministries to handle disciplinary actions internally rather than referring cases to the Cabinet Office. He announced a revision of the Disciplinary Code of Conduct and Ethics to guide civil servants effectively.
Highlighting the importance of prudence in resource management, Mr. Kangwa warned against the misuse of government vehicles and fuel. He mandated that all government vehicles be parked by 18:00 hours and revoked competence licenses for all government workers except drivers to prevent abuse.
Addressing National Challenges
In response to the national disaster declaration due to drought, Mr. Kangwa called on the public service to ensure the efficient distribution of relief food to affected districts. He also encouraged each civil servant to contribute to national food security by planting at least a hectare of maize.
Additionally, he urged public service institutions to adopt alternative energy sources, reinforcing the need for sustainability.
Combating Corruption and Improving Communication
Acknowledging the pervasive issue of corruption, Mr. Kangwa stressed the importance of delivering public services devoid of corrupt practices, in line with national values and principles. He commended the Ministry of Finance and National Planning for achieving debt restructuring and urged controlling officers to support the travel office by planning their travels on a quarterly basis to save on air travel costs.
Effective communication of government progress was also highlighted as crucial, with Mr. Kangwa calling for transparency and regular updates on the implementation of various interventions.
Fostering National Unity and Lawfulness
Mr. Kangwa reiterated the need for public service workers to preserve national unity and be law-abiding citizens, collaborating with law enforcement agencies to curb lawlessness. He concluded by urging all public service workers to commit to their roles with integrity and dedication, ensuring that their actions contribute positively to Zambia’s development and unity.
This comprehensive briefing reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency, accountability, and unity of the public service, ultimately aiming to foster a more inclusive and prosperous nation.
Fostering National Unity and Lawfulness
One sided fostering of unity
The police have just cancelled an SP rally in Kitwe…. where’s lawlfulness here… lawlessness is not just about breaking the law but includes infringement on people’s lawful association.
I hope they keep this cabinet secretary forever, because past secretaries died.
Wonder why
Time is up for Patrick…….You have overstayed brother.
I told you……..
There wil be no rally where the tribal supremercists are given a platform to sow their seeds for tribal division……….
Until GRZ gets gaurantees that no such tribal rubbish as we saw from opposiyion MPs is repeated………
GRZ is on firm ground regarding canceling these rallies……..
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…by those not wanting me to say how Cabinet Secretary is now doing the duty of political leadership. That is supposed to be led by State House. Civil Service boss is more worried about national unity than the president
Still censored LT must be getting instructions from Hamasaka. Or Community House
Still censored LT must be getting instructions from Hamasaka. Or Community House
With figures of speech full of broken lingo. Ati: “Before former president Edgar Lungu collapsed on The Past Magazine like a ton of breaks” Where’s the Editor?
first fire zesco manager and all stuffs!!
ZESCO NEEDS SORTING OUT NOW !!!!!!!!!!!
NOT NEXT WEEK
ESKOM IN SA GAVE A DAILY REPORT ON EVERY NEWS CHANNEL ABOUT POWER GENERATION
HERE THEY TREAT US LIKE !D10TS
AND WILL ONLY TALK WHEN WE GO TO 16 + hours
AND STILL BLAME RAINS AND OUR EXCESSIVE USE
ZESCO, your loadshedding schedule for PHI is showing 19 to 01hrs for this evening for today Saturday when we have had no power from 14hrs till now which is after 23hrs now. And the power today was only for one hour from 14 to 15hrs after going at 04 in the morning. Just what is the issue
ITS THE SAME IN EVERY TOWN
THEY TELL US EMERGENECY LOADSHEDDING BY NCC
This not only sad but a very big inconvenience.
It seems Patrick Kangwa has been misled. Cabinet Office communicates through circulars because they become reference points for policy direction. It’s the first time that guidelines are being given through the press, this might mean that they’re of no consequence. In short, they’re useless. It’s also the first time that an Army Commander is making political comments on national matters. Calm down and reflect on whether what you’re doing is right.
Not all former SC have passed on ..Leslie Mubula is still alive..as Is Miti and Musiska,
This national unity is needed but checkout what is happening at NISIR. The PF administration even in the advent of new government they are still at it.
the local authority has some farmlands that can be given to civil servants, instead of them depending on renting small land of 1lima, create enabling or deliberate situation to help in this quest.