Zambia's civil service overhaul raises questions

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Many people living in Zambia seek careers in the civil service because of the stability and security traditionally associated with government employment. But recent retirements, dismissals and restructuring exercises across several public institutions have unsettled that perception and sparked a national debate about the government's use of "national interest" provisions. Among those affected is former police public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi, whose departure from the Zambia Police Service was announced in October. Choosing not to publicly discuss the circumstances surrounding his exit, Chilabi simply told local media that he had been retired in the national interest. "Yes, I have been retired in national interest.