Zambia will on Tuesday, 23rd June 2009, commemorate the Africa Public Service Day to reflect on issues affecting the African Public Service and generate positive interest in the work of the Public Service.

Secretary to the Cabinet Dr. Joshua Kanganja, in a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka today, explained that the day which has been designated as a Public Holiday on the Zambian Calendar will be celebrated at national and provincial level with the participation of Public Service employees.

Dr. Kanganja said the Africa Public Service Day, which the Zambian Public Service started observing at national level in 2008, will be used, among other activities, to reward outstanding initiatives and promote professionalism in the Public Service.

In Lusaka, a March Past will be held from Manda Hill Shopping Mall to the Mulungushi International Conference Centre where awards for outstanding initiatives that have positively enhanced service delivery, transparency and accountability in the Public Service will be presented.

Dr. Kanganja said as part of the celebrations, a Road-Show will be held at the Arcades Shopping Mall Grounds from Wednesday, 17th through to Friday, 19th June from 08:00 hours to 17:00 hours.

During the Road-Show, Government ministries and institutions will display information and carry out practical demonstration of the services and products they offer.
ZANIS

10 COMMENTS

Annan June 12, 2009 At 3:58 pm

YOU ARE JUST WASTING OUR RESOURCES
woetothepoliticians June 12, 2009 At 4:02 pm

this shouldnt be celebrated it is a very very sad solemn day for the public service when they ask themsleves, why me.
Obama endorse sata new episode June 12, 2009 At 4:21 pm

I don’t understand this ba kabwalala, to me it sound like ministers will rewarded for doing nothing, what about this road show, wasting resources, why can’t you use the same money to pay public workers, complicated.
Youngster! June 12, 2009 At 4:24 pm

another public holiday,what a country. Soon every day will be a holiday in this country.Antway,we shall have our usual castle nobwali bige!!!
mbongwe - lusaka June 12, 2009 At 4:30 pm

it good to have a holiday in june for it was the only month without a holiday.Viva kanganja.Its time to sleep again.unless you dont have a family to be with on such a day
AKAPONDO June 12, 2009 At 5:07 pm

just declare everyday a holiday kailefyo mulefwaya.
dudelove June 12, 2009 At 5:35 pm

any excuse to stay home watch tv and chill with the wife and kids gets my vote, i guess this is the first sensible thing this govt’s done. Bravo!
mary June 12, 2009 At 6:16 pm

Ba Kanganja what of Mwanawasa holiday when is it coming….
Canucks June 12, 2009 At 9:51 pm

As long as you also recongnise the desrving people who despite low salaries have still stuck with the Public Service. Don’t just March.. whats with Marching the streets? This is where RB should be instead of South Africa nefyashala, you need to honour the people who have served the Public Service with dignity and integrity. And these ae some of te pople who need to be appointed in higher government positions than the party cadres and the DOra Siliyas who you give positions for having served thier own interests in other areas. Honour them by giving them positons where they can continue serving the Government or the Public Service better as long as they are qualified. Not the party cadres who know how to manipulate people on behalf of the government
Veritas June 13, 2009 At 2:41 pm

Wonderful idea. Not all public servants are crooks and it would be nice to see hard workers recognised. Well done.