Thabo Kawana has been fired?
In the corridors of power, news travels fast, and sometimes, it arrives like a thunderclap.
The rumour that Thabo Kawana has been fired from his role as Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Information and Media has sent shockwaves through Zambia’s civil service and political arena.
Once a trusted figure, Kawana’s ousting marks a turning point that few could have predicted.
For months, whispers of discord echoed through the ministry.
Kawana, known for his outspoken style, had become a lightning rod for controversy.
His fierce defense of government policies, often veering into the realm of active politics, drawing the ire of critics who believed civil servants should remain impartial.
Some accused him of tarnishing not only the image of President Hakainde Hichilema and the ministry but also undermining the integrity of the entire civil service.
Behind closed doors, tensions mounted. Insiders describe a man who wielded his position with confidence, perhaps too much.
As he became more visible in political debates, allies turned wary and rivals sharpened their knives.
The moment of reckoning arrived swiftly: a source close to the presidency confirmed Kawana’s dismissal, signaling a clear message from the top, no individual is untouchable.
Kawana’s fall from grace is a cautionary tale. His journey, from influential secretary to sudden outsider, reminds all civil servants of the delicate balance between duty and political ambition.
The dust has yet to settle, and the Ministry of Information and Media faces the task of rebuilding its reputation.
For Kawana, the next chapter is uncertain, but the civil service has an opportunity to renew its professionalism and integrity.
By Given Mutinta