President Hakainde Hichilema has, with immediate effect, terminated the contract of Dr. George Magwende as Permanent Secretary (Administration), in the Ministry of Health.
The termination is pursuant to Articles 92(1), 92(2)(e) and 270 of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia.
The President has since thanked Dr. Magwende for the services rendered to the Government of the Republic of Zambia, and wished him well for the future.