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THE Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a statement condemning recent calls circulating on various platforms encouraging public servants and citizens to abstain from work or regular activities on Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23.
In a statement, the Commission expressed deep concern over what it described as ‘reckless and disruptive incitements,’ warning that such actions pose a threat to national unity, service delivery, and Zimbabwe’s developmental progress.
“The Commission is confident that Public Servants, who are committed, disciplined, and fully aware of their responsibilities, will not be misled by such incitements. Public Servants are reminded that their core mandate is to serve the people of Zimbabwe faithfully, diligently, and without interruption,” the statement read.
Highlighting the crucial role of the Public Service in the delivery of essential services and the realisation of Vision 2030, the PSC emphasised that any participation in the planned stay-away would be considered 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 Commission stated.
The PSC clarified that both 22 and 23 April are normal working days.
All Public Servants, unless officially on leave, are required to report for duty at their designated workstations, maintain normal working hours, and extend those hours if duty demands.
Accounting Officers across all ministries, departments, agencies, and devolved structures have been instructed to complete attendance registers, which will be collected daily at 17:00 hours by Commission Inspectors for regulatory enforcement.
The PSC urged all Public Servants to maintain their characteristic commitment and professionalism, contributing to the advancement of a prosperous, resilient, and united Zimbabwe.
