The Mineworkers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has called on political parties and their supporters to conduct peaceful campaigns ahead of the August General Elections.
Speaking in an interview, MUZ president Joseph Chewe described the 2026 General Election as a crucial moment for the country as citizens prepare to elect councillors, Members of Parliament, and the Republican President.
Mr Chewe urged political parties participating in the elections to spread messages of peace, love, and unity among their supporters throughout the campaign period.
The Union leader said Zambia’s peace and stability should remain a priority before, during, and after the elections, adding that citizens must exercise their democratic right to vote responsibly.
He further warned against electoral violence, noting that conflicts during elections often negatively affect innocent citizens, especially children and vulnerable communities.
The Union president also appealed to all stakeholders to safeguard the country’s democratic values by ensuring that campaigns and voting processes are conducted in a peaceful environment.
And the Union leader has since encouraged citizens to remain united, emphasising the importance of upholding the spirit of “One Zambia, One Nation.”
Unions died a long time ago in this country. Workers have been on their own for a very long time
And Union leaders look physically better than their members
Ofcourse they look better as they too live off the fat of their members no different to that of our politicians from humble civil servants to our gods in a blink of an eye
Until we wake up our unfortunate predicament will continue
No different when 100’s of years ago when the preachers came gave us the bible and told us to close our eyes and pray, and when we opened our eyes our natural rescourses and dignity were gone
The way some UPND government ministers have gained weight after 2021, I wish somebody can show pictures of before and after, and even ba mwine, pipo like mattermbo, Tayalee and even high imbe and others
EXACTLY
What is this defunct union saying? ZCTU is now so hopelessly compromised that it serves only the interests of UPND, not those of its members.