Zambia labour minister demands monthly performance targets
Misheck Nyambose warns that poor performance and lack of accountability will no longer be tolerated in the ministry.
Minister of Labour and Social Security Misheck Nyambose has ordered management to implement monthly performance targets for ministry staff in Lusaka. He stated that the Grow Zambia Agenda targets are non-negotiable and that poor performance and lack of accountability will not be tolerated.
Speaking to ministry staff on Tuesday, Nyambose called for a mindset shift towards a results-oriented work culture. He instructed department heads and provincial officials to create clear targets and frequently report on activities to allow management to assess performance and identify improvement areas.
The minister also announced he will conduct unannounced visits to ministry offices and workplaces to check if officers are meeting their duties. Nyambose warned officers against corruption, stating he will not tolerate the vice and urged employees to uphold integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
Why it mattersZambian public servants in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security will face new monthly performance targets and unannounced inspections.