PURGE OF EXPERIENCED STAFF LEAVES GOVERNMENT FUMBLING – MPOMBOBy GIDEON NYENDWATHE extensive purge of experienced professionals, in the public service is responsible for service failures in many areas veteran politician George Mpombo has said.Dr. Mpombo said that replacing almost all critical positions of permanent and deputy permanent secretaries was a misdirection that would continue to hinder the smooth running of government.There was a reason, he said. That past regimes retained experienced and knowledgeable civil servants to maintain efficient service delivery and inspire new ones.“You can’t replace vital experience with cadres and expect the government to function properly,” he said.Dr. Mpombo said that he understood the pressure to appoint supporters who fought for the party to reach where it was but that it was folly to field inexperienced and unqualified political cadres in positions that required experienced people.He said a fully-fledged office of the Secretary to the Cabinet was a vital component in the smooth and […]
PURGE OF EXPERIENCED STAFF LEAVES GOVERNMENT FUMBLING – MPOMBO
