PSC Issues Fresh Warning To Civil Servants Ahead Of 31 July
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has urged civil servants to report for duty on Friday, 31 July 2026, saying messages circulating on social media encouraging public servants to stay away from work are fake. The Commission stressed that the day remains a normal working day and warned that unauthorised absences will be treated in line with Public Service regulations.
In a statement issued on 30 July 2026, the PSC said it had become aware of false messages claiming to provide instructions for public servants not to report for work.
PSC Dismisses Viral 31 July Protest Messages
The Commission said the circulating messages were not issued or approved by the PSC.
“The Commission wishes to make it unequivocally clear that these messages have neither been issued nor authorised by the PSC or any of its offices or directorates, and should be disregarded and dismissed with the contempt they deserve.”
According to the Public Service Commission, the spread of false information has the potential to disrupt the smooth running of the Public Service and interfere with the delivery of essential services across Zimbabwe.
The Commission reminded employees that they have a responsibility to continue serving the public professionally and diligently.
Attendance Registers To Be Checked On 31 July
The PSC said 31 July 2026 is an ordinary working day and all public servants, except those on authorised leave or officially excused from duty, are expected to report for work during normal working hours.
It also confirmed that Government transport for public servants will operate according to normal schedules.
“The Commission has directed accounting officers to ensure that attendance registers are completed and submitted in accordance with established procedures.”
The PSC added that inspectors would verify attendance records as part of its oversight responsibilities.
PSC Warns Of Action Against Unauthorised Absences
The Commission said it expects public servants to continue demonstrating professionalism and commitment to their duties.
“Any unauthorised absence from work will be treated as a dereliction of duty and dealt with in terms of the applicable Public Service regulations.”
The PSC also urged both civil servants and members of the public to rely only on official Government and PSC communication channels and avoid sharing unverified information.
The statement was issued a day before the planned 31 July 2026 demonstrations, with the Commission reiterating that Government operations are expected to continue as normal.
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