GOVT AWARE OF CONCERNS OVER APPOINTMENTS

The ruling UPND says Government is aware of concerns by the General public regarding delayed appointments of Permanent Secretaries and District Commissioners among others.

UPND Spokesperson CORNELIUS MWEETWA however says the process is ongoing.

Mr. MWEETWA says Government is not paying a blind eye to these concerns but wants to make appointments based on merit.

Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today, Mr. MWEETWA said the authority to appoint is the prerogative of the President and that the Head of State is equal to the task.

He said President HICHILEMA is taking precautions to ensure the right people are appointed to high offices.

And Mr. MWEETWA emphasized that the Civil service is not political or tribal, as was the case in the previous regime.

He said the President wants civil servants to know that they are not part of the ruling party but Government, even when there is change of leadership.

Mr. MWEETWA said other appointments under the previous Government were politically motivated and not on merit.

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