Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:17:17 +0000 By SIMON MUNTEMBA DISGRUNTLED individuals like Joseph Kolosa should know that one does not need to be a ruling Patriotic Front (PF) member to get a government contract, says Eastern Province Permanent Secretary (PS) Chanda Kasolo. In an interview with the Daily Nation, Mr Kasolo said any Zambian with a best-evaluated tender was eligible to be awarded a contract adding that there was a great danger when government was seen to be a preserve of certain political players. He said regardless of the regional, tribal, colour or political affiliation, it was always important for civil servants and government to represent all the people and offer equal opportunities for them. Mr Kasolo’s statement comes after PF Eastern Province Secretary, Joseph Koloso said he (Kasolo), his deputy, Patrick Mwanawasa and Chipata District Commissioner, Kalunga Zulu should be removed from their offices for frustrating the party for allegedly supporting known contractors […]
