Zambia's President, Hakainde Hichilema, has fired Ms. Mazuba Monze, the country's High Commissioner to South Africa, on charges of misbehavior.

The decision, which has sparked widespread public attention, follows allegations of an odd incident at the Zambian Mission in Pretoria.

According to accounts, Ms. Monze allegedly directed a male employee to do an extremely indecent task: shaving her private regions.

The staff member declined, claiming that such a request was not only undiplomatic but also lay far outside the scope of his professional responsibilities. In return, Ms. Monze allegedly accused the employee of insubordination and fired him.

However, the fired staff member filed an appeal with Zambia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Following an examination into the incident, President Hichilema took prompt action by dismissing Ms. Monze of her duties.

While the incident has sparked significant outrage, others have speculated that the charges were overblown or contrived.

A Zambian native living in South Africa claims that Ms. Monze's adversaries planned a campaign to discredit her by circulating false allegations.

Despite this explanation, the President's decision demonstrates Zambia's dedication to ethical conduct among its diplomatic staff.

"The decision to dismiss Ms. Monze sends a strong message that misconduct of any form will not be tolerated within Zambia's diplomatic service," according to a political expert.

"It also reflects the government's commitment to upholding the integrity of its institutions."

Despite the dismissal, the incident continues to spark debate in Zambia and South Africa. Some regard the rapid action as important to maintain the country's diplomatic status, while others dispute the reality of the claims and the motivations underlying them.