Chronicle EditorSikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter
CIVIL servants have been urged to ignore calls by divisive elements for citizens to abstain from work tomorrow and Thursday, with those who will participate set to face disciplinary action in accordance with laid-down laws.
In a statement on Monday evening, the Public Service Commission (PSC) said public servants’ core mandate is to serve the people of Zimbabwe faithfully, diligently, and without interruption.
“The Public Service Commission (PSC) notes with concern recent incitements circulating on various platforms, encouraging public servants and other citizens to stay away from work or abstain from regular activities on 22 and 23 April 2025. The Commission is confident that public servants, who are committed, disciplined, and fully aware of their responsibilities, will not be misled by such reckless and disruptive incitements,” said the Commission.
The Commission said work carried out by the Public Service is vital to the delivery of essential services and the advancement of the country’s national development aspirations, as outlined in Vision 2030. It said participation in any stay-away that disrupts service delivery constitutes a dereliction of duty and an act of insubordination.
“Such actions are unpatriotic, undermine national unity, damage the economy, and hinder the collective progress of the nation. The PSC will not tolerate any conduct that threatens the stability and functionality of public institutions. Accordingly, the Public Service Commission wishes to clarify that Tuesday, 22 April 2025, and Wednesday, 23 April 2025, are normal working days,” said the PSC.
It said all public servants, except those on duly authorised leave, are expected to report for duty at their designated workstations, observe normal working hours, and, where necessary, work beyond official hours in fulfilment of their duties.
The Commission instructed accounting officers to ensure that attendance registers are completed for their Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, including devolved structures, and Commission inspectors will collect the registers at the usual time each day for the purpose of enforcing appropriate Public Service regulations without delay.
“The Commission expects all public servants to continue discharging their responsibilities with characteristic commitment, professionalism, and loyalty to the Republic of Zimbabwe. Together, let us uphold the dignity of the Public Service and contribute meaningfully towards building a prosperous, resilient, and united Zimbabwe,” said the PSC.
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