Government introduces measures to combat thieving workers

Secretary to the Cabinet Joshua Kanganja says government has introduced measures to fight corruption because its efforts were being frustrated by some dishonest public service workers who divert public resources for personal gain.

Speaking in Lusaka June 22 on a Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation television interview on the eve of the Africa Public Service Day Kanganja says Cabinet recently approved the Anti-Corruption Policy aimed at enabling ministries and Government departments to perform within the legal framework. He said President Rupiah Banda would soon launch the policy.

Kanganja said Government was concerned with the way public resources were being mismanaged or misapplied and would soon scale up the formation of integrity committees in all parts of the country. He said the Government would establish a financial intelligence unit to address fraud and money laundering activities. He also said civil servants should be non-partisan in order for them to effectively implement Government policies.

Kanganja said there was need for civil servants to be loyal to the Government of the day because the State could only propel development if it received the maximum support from the workers. He called on public service workers to be disciplined and improve their work culture for the benefit of the public.