State House staff cautioned on misconduct

State House has warned its staff from using the name of President Lazarus Chakwera to indulge in acts that are contrary to interest and Public Image of State House.

According to a memo signed by Prince Kampondamgaga, State house Chief of Staff, the acts include soliciting money from prospective bidders of Public procurement in exchange to influence the awarding of contracts of public goods, services and works.

The document is further highliting, soliciting money from business owners and parastatals using the name of the President, using the name of the President to unlawfully acquire public goods among others.

Kampondamgaga has described the acts as unacceptable, unprofessional and constitute gross indiscipline saying the act will not be tolerated.

He has warned that any one found to be engaging in the acts will be subject to severe discipline.