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Zambia National Service (ZNS) Commander Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi II has warned ZNS personnel engaging in vices such as drug abuse, reckless gambling, and fraud that such behaviour undermined the moral fabric and progress of the nation.
Solochi also urged officers to refrain from destructive activities, including the irresponsible use of social media, which he said eroded discipline and public trust.
Speaking during his tour of the ZNS Mbala Unit in Northern Province, Solochi emphasized the need for service members to lead exemplary lives, uphold integrity, and remain committed to the principles of hard work and national service.
“As members of the Uniformed Forces and public servants, we carry the hopes of the nation. There is no room for laziness, corruption, or indulgence in vices that compromise public trust. Drug abuse, gambling, fraud, and misuse of social media are cancers that must not exist within our ranks,” Solochi said.
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He warned that officers found engaging in such activities would not be allowed to tarnish the image of the Service or derail Zambia’s development agenda, stressing that persistent offenders would be discharged from the system.
Solochi further challenged all service personnel to recommit themselves to discipline, professionalism, and ethical conduct, saying national development required a dedicated and morally upright workforce.
“Let us all channel our energies into productivity and nation-building. Zambia needs every one of us to play our part. We must be responsible citizens, not liabilities,” he urged.
He also called on leaders at all levels within the service to instill a culture of accountability and take swift action on cases of misconduct.
“Our silence or inaction in the face of indiscipline is complicity,” Solochi cautioned.
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