PARLIAMENT DEMANDS CLARITY ON POLICE RECRUITMENT

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Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu has been directed to explain to the nation how the recent in-service police recruitment process was conducted.

The directive was issued in Parliament by First Deputy Speaker Malungo Chisangano, following a question raised by Chawama Member of Parliament Bright Nundwe on whether the recruitment of 4,000 officers had taken place and if proper procedures were followed.

“Madam Speaker, the people of Chawama would love to know if truly 4,000 officers were recruited and if all the procedures of a recruitment process were followed,” Nundwe asked.

In response, Chisangano tasked the Minister to update the nation today on the way the process was carried out.

The recruitment exercise has continued to attract backlash from stakeholders, with concerns over transparency.

Last week, an internal memo outlining requirements for successful candidates in the 2026 Zambia Police Service in-house recruitment training surfaced on social media, fueling public debate.

However, the Police Service clarified that there was no secret recruitment, but rather an in-service staffing exercise necessitated by attrition and resignations, which they described as normal in public institutions.