Breaking News: Government Orders Council Officers To Reside In Their Duty Districts

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has directed all council officers to reside in the districts where their designated duty stations are located, citing growing concerns over absenteeism and inefficiency caused by long-distance commuting. In a circular signed by Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development, Rev. Moses Owen Chimphepo, the Ministry observed […]


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