Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology, Mark Botomani has threatened to fire any government reporter who will be found playing double standards.

Botomani gave the warning on Wednesday during his familiarization tour at the Regional Information Office for the South in Blantyre.

In his remarks Botomani said the information office requires people who are hard working and dedicated .

“The Department of Information is very sensitive and requires complete dedication, hard work, integrity and loyalty to ensure efficient and effective delivery of public services,” said Botomani.

He continued by urging government reporters not to be carried by the current political situation reminding them that the current president in the country is Peter Mutharika.