State House Confirms Chanda Kasolo's Sacking

In a statement issued today by Isaac Chipampe, Special Assistant to the President, Public Relations, the sacking of Mr Chanda Kasolo as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services has been confirmed.

The statement reads as follows:

‘His Excellency, Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia has terminated the contract of mr Chanda Kasolo as as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services.

“Pursuant to Articles 92 (1), 92 (e) and 270 of the Constitution of Zambia, I have decoded to terminate your contract as Permanent Secretary with immediate effect,” the President said.

The President thanked Mr Kasolo for the service he has rendered to the Government of the Republic of Zambia, and also wished him well in his future endeavours.’