NIPA MANAGEMENT PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ACTING PS FOR SOUTHERN PROVINCE

Monday, 19th October 2026

Choma, Southern Province NIPA Management, led by Executive Director Prof. Jacob R.S. Malungo, today, Monday, 19th October 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Acting Permanent Secretary for Southern Province, Eng. Gift Moonde, in Choma. The visit was undertaken in conjunction with the Public Service Management Division (PSMD).
The courtesy call comes ahead of the ongoing Pre-deployment Training Programme for public service employees (2024 to date), which is being conducted in Choma and Livingstone. The training programme is designed to equip public service employees with the necessary skills, knowledge, and orientation to effectively serve in the public sector.
During the meeting, Prof. Malungo and the NIPA delegation briefed the Acting Permanent Secretary on the progress and objectives of the Pre-deployment Training Programme, highlighting the Institute’s role in building the capacity of the public service workforce. The discussion also covered areas of mutual interest regarding the professional development of public service employees in Southern Province.
Eng. Moonde welcomed the NIPA Management and PSMD delegation, expressing appreciation for the Institute’s continued efforts to enhance the quality of public service delivery through training and capacity building. The Acting Permanent Secretary reaffirmed the Provincial Administration’s support for the training programme and underscored the importance of equipping public servants with the competencies needed to meet the evolving demands of service delivery.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from NIPA, the Public Service Management Division, and the Southern Province Provincial Administration.
The Pre-deployment Training Programme for public service employees (2024 to date) is currently underway in Choma and Livingstone, with NIPA facilitating the training in collaboration with PSMD. The programme forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the public service and ensure that employees are well-prepared to deliver quality services to the Zambian people.
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