Africa-Press – Malawi. The State residences have strongly Condemned the act by some staff members who are using the name of President Lazarus Chakwera to indulge in reprehensible acts that are contrary to the interests and public image of state house.
In a memo signed by the Chief of Staff-State Residences Prince Kapondamgaga, the nature of violations reported includes “soliciting and receiving money from prospective bidders of public procurement in exchange for a promise to influence the awarding of contracts of public goods, services and works, Soliciting money from business owners and parastatals using his Excellency’s name or that of state house and using the name of state house to unlawfully acquire public goods such as public land for public use.
“These acts are unacceptable, unprofessional and constitute gross
Indiscipline, and will not be tolerated. They also constitute significant breaches of trust placed in us by his Excellency the President of the Republic of Malawi”, States the memo.
The memo has further highlighted that anyone found to be engaging in such misconducts, irrespective of grade, will be subjected to severe discipline up to and including immediate dismissal. The state residence calls upon authorities to take part in ending such acts.
The state residence has also reminded all staff that in all strategic plan they committed to desist from acts that are deceitful, unethical, fraudulent, and harmful to the reputation and trust of President.
“The overwhelming majority of us are loyal public servants working hard serving the President of the republic of Malawi as he delivers his national agenda. We have been let down by the actions of few individuals.”
Meanwhile the Management expects all staff to adhere to the Values stipulated in the strategic plan and in their code of conduct at all times and if anyone found to disobey these values, should expect severe sanctions.
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