Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary (PS) Thabo Kawana, says the Ministry has recorded significant achievements over the past year, attributing the successes to the dedication and hard work of staff.
Mr Kawana cited some of the achievements scored by the Ministry as the enactment of the Access to Information Act, procurement of motor vehicles to enhance service delivery and continued progress in strengthening the media industry.
He said this in Lusaka today during the 2026 Labour Day Award Giving ceremony where he presented 10 awards and certificates to the deserving staff comprising six from the Ministry and four from ZANIS.
Mr Kawana added that other achievements include the Pension reforms recently assented to, by President Hakainde Hichilema which will result in substantial benefits for workers and retirees.
He noted that the reforms demonstrate government’s commitment to protecting workers and ensuring dignity and security in retirement in line with this year’s Labour Day theme, “Securing Zambia’s Future of Work: Protecting Jobs, Skills and Pensions for Decent Work for All.”
Mr Kawana further said while the Ministry serves as the front office of government communication, employees are expected to uphold high standards of integrity, professionalism, competence, discipline and commitment.
He said the awards presented to deserving staff members serve as a reminder of the values that define the Ministry and inspire workers to contribute more effectively towards national development.
Mr Kawana commended members of staff for their commitment and contribution towards the government’s accomplishments adding that Labour Day underscores the importance of investing in the workforce.
And Director Human Resource, Bernard Ndumingo implored the workers to strive to work hard and committed to duty.
In a vote of thanks, Senior Planner in the Ministry’s planning and Information Department, Thandiwe Mbewe, commended government for identifying and recognizing their inputs towards duty.
The officers were awarded in different categories which include the Most hard working employee, Most honest employee and Most improved employee respectively.
Very vague “significant” achievements. In a redundant ministry. Which serious democracy has a ministry of information? What for? Government has no business in the business of communication in a democracy. In North Korea yes. China and Saudi Arabia.
Anywhere else its interference in freedom of speech. It creates lapdog media like DeadNBC. Zambia do away with this ministry.
Imagine our neighbors South africa don’t have such a ministry. Ministry of information? South Africans are more advanced in understanding democracy than big brother Zambia!
Instead we would actually do with a ministry of democracy for about five years to orientate all of us, citizens and politicians in democracy. From the man in the street up to the president, we dont seem to know the system of rule we have adopted.