SECRETARY TO CABINET INSTRUCTS CIVIL SERVANTS VYING 2026 TO RESIGN

SECRETARY TO CABINET INSTRUCTS CIVIL SERVANTS VYING 2026 TO RESIGN

Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa has instructed Permanent Secretaries who are burning with 2026 political ambitions to resign immediately.

Mr. Kangwa has cautioned that while having political intentions is a constitutional right, public servants to need to uphold neutrality, professionalism and ethics while maintaining office failure to which the may face disciplinary action.

Mr. Kanhwa said this at the official opening of the First Senior Public Service Management meeting for 2025 in Lusaka today urging senior public service officials to reaffirm their commitment to discipline, accountability and reform.