Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu says his ministry is awaiting for treasury authority to recruit 4,000 Police Officers.
The media reports that Mr Mwiimbu reiterated that the Government is transparent in its dealings.
Mr Mwiimbu said the public will be informed accordingly when authority to employ Police officers is granted.
Speaking in Parliament today, the Minister clarified that it was the Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba, who had requested the government to employ 4,000 Police officers.
He said Mr Musamba noted that the Zambia Police Service requires more officers in order to adequately re-enforce the security services ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Mr Mwiimbu however stated that the Government has not yet responded to that request.
“There is no treasury authority for us to employ, we need treasury authority. That authority has not been given to enable us to employ. However, we are a transparent Government,” he said.
He further explained that there is empirical evidence when people were told and the government employed over 40,000 teachers and health workers two years ago.
Mr Mwiimbu said there will be no exception if the Government is going to employ Police officers.
“There will be no exception if we are going to employ Police officers. When the opportunity arises, and we have the privilege of retiring or recruiting, we shall announce to the public, and the public will be informed accordingly,” he stated.
