The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has urged citizens and leaders to uphold peace, justice, unity, and integrity ahead of the August 2026 general elections, in a latest a pastoral letter dated January 30th 2026.
In the 8 pages document, the bishops say Zambia stands at a crucial crossroads, warning against division, tribalism, corruption, and election-related violence that could undermine national unity.
The letter signed by 12 Church leaders has highlighted recurring national challenges such as high cost of living, unemployment, indebtedness, and socio-economic inequality, which continue to affect many Zambians.
The bishops have described politics as a noble vocation and urge political leaders to serve the common good, resist corruption, and focus on issue-based campaigns.
The pastoral letter has also called on voters to educate themselves, vote with conscience, respect election results, and reject intimidation, while praying for peaceful and credible elections.
By Best Jere
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