Staff Reporter

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a strong warning to all public servants in Zimbabwe, urging them to disregard calls circulating on various platforms encouraging them to stay away from work on April 22 and 23.

The Commission described these messages as “reckless and disruptive”.

In a statement released yesterday, the PSC expressed confidence in the professionalism and commitment of public workers.

"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,” reads the statement.

The Commission emphasised that any participation in the planned stay-away would be considered serious misconduct.

“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 statement read.

The PSC reminded public servants of their responsibility to serve the nation diligently and consistently, noting the importance of their role in fulfilling national goals.

"Public servants are reminded that their core mandate is to serve the people of Zimbabwe faithfully, diligently, and without interruption. The work carried out by the Public Service is vital to the delivery of essential services and the advancement of our national development aspirations, as outlined in Vision 2030. 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," added the statement.

The PSC made it clear that April 22 and 23 are normal working days and stressed that all employees, unless officially on leave, must be present at their workstations.

"The Public Service Commission wishes to clarify that Tuesday, 22 April 2025, and Wednesday, 23 April 2025, are normal working days. 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," read the statement.

To ensure full compliance, the Commission has directed accounting officers to maintain up-to-date attendance registers.

“Commission Inspectors will collect these registers at 17:00 hours each day for purposes 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,” reads the statement.

The Commission concluded by urging all Government workers to remain loyal and committed to national service.