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The Future of Zambia
Manifesto ยท 2026

Manifesto.

Tonse โ€” Together, change that delivers Zambia's next chapter of social economic transformation.

Brian Mundubile, Tonse Alliance Standard Bearer
Tili Bwanji?Tili Tonse
Tujibyebi?Tuji Pamo
Tuli Buuti?Tuli Antoomwe
Lu Cwani?Lu Amoho
Tuli Shani?Tuli Bonse
Standard Bearer
Brian Mundubile
For President

Restoring trust, rebuilding institutions, and advancing an agenda for Zambia's next chapter of economic transformation.

Section A ยท Preamble

Zambia's next chapter of economic transformation.

The call across our languages
Luvale
Nakulu Mutinta hamwe na vana ku ntu wa mbele
Bemba
Nakulu Mutinta, Nemisepela Pamakasa
Tonga
Nakulu Mutinta alimwi abantwana kumbele
Lozi
Nakulu Mutinta ni ba banyinyani kwa mbele
Nyanja (Chichewa)
Agogo Mutinta ndi achinyamata patsogolo

"Nakulu Mutinta Nemisepela pamakasa"

Nakulu Mutinta is Mother of Zambia โ€” the everyday woman, the grandmother, the backbone of the home. She is the face of poverty, carrying the weight of broken promises and forgotten dreams, while leaders debate balance sheets and ignore the lived reality of her struggle.

Imisepela are the youth โ€” the pulse of a nation, restless with potential, waiting too long for a future that never arrives, fed on words instead of opportunity.

Pamakasa โ€” to the front. Because the time has come to move Nakulu Mutinta from the margins to the center, to place the youth at the heart of transformation, so development does not only speak โ€” but finally delivers.

Nakulu Mutinta walks, yet no one sees her burdens, tall as broken pleas. Behind her march the youth, the flame, a future stalled, denied its name. But now we rise, we shift, we stand. Put hope and power in her hands. For when she leads, and they arise, a nation wakes up. The future thrives.
Foreword

For five long years, you have felt the sting of broken promises.

You have been told to be patient. You have been told, "things will get better." But your lived reality tells a different story.

The current government was elected on a platform of promises to uplift Zambia's living standards and transition Zambia into the "Champions League of Nations". Five years later, it is clear the new dawn has failed to arrive.

Democracy is in decline; law enforcement and the justice system have been weaponized to silence political dissent; the rule of law has become the rule of one man โ€” fulfilling the old saying that "when little men cast long shadows, the sun is about to set". We must not allow the sun to set on Zambia's democratic dispensation.

At a time of unprecedentedly high copper prices, the current government has failed to translate favorable economic headwinds into improvements in the lived experiences of ordinary Zambians.

60%+
Rise in the basic needs basket since 2021 (K7,000 โ†’ K11,000+)
71.7%
Of Zambians surviving on less than $3 a day
5.8M
Zambians food insecure; 17% facing acute insecurity
20%
Youth unemployment rate, with deepening social crises

Between 2023 and 2025, IPC Emergency (Phase 4) population quadrupled. Under 5 malnutrition is on the rise, with over 35% of Zambian children undernourished. These statistics are not mere numbers; they are the raw pulse of our nation's suffering.

This manifesto is not another list of slogans. It is a Social Contract with you, the people of Zambia.

We envision a modern, industrialized Zambia where opportunity is not a privilege for the connected few, but a right for every citizen โ€” grounded in liberal democracy and constitutional order, where the rule of law and state institutions serve the people, not political elites.

Our guiding compass is H.O.P.E. โ€” Hard Work, Open Government, People-Centered Development, and Economic Transformation.

The Social Contract

Written with you, for you, and because of you.

To the many sections of our society, this is our Social Contract โ€” a solemn promise that your pain has been heard, your struggles seen, and your hopes will no longer be postponed.

I

To the Marginalized & Forgotten

To Nakulu Mutinta nemisepela pamakasa โ€” the poor in our compounds and villages who rise before the sun to hustle for survival. You are not invisible. You deserve more than speeches about 'economic growth.' You deserve clean water, affordable food, decent wages, safe homes, and a government that meets you where you live.

II

To the Struggling Middle Class

To the teachers, nurses, technicians, drivers, shopkeepers, artisans, and civil servants โ€” you carry the nation, yet the nation has not carried you. We will rebuild the middle class through tax relief, fair pay, stronger jobs, and systems that reward effort, not connections.

III

To the Business Community & Entrepreneurs

Your success is national success. This Social Contract guarantees a stable, transparent, predictable economy, where government is not an obstacle but a partner โ€” where opportunities are open to every Zambian with an idea and the courage to try.

IV

To the Mining Sector & Industrial Workforce

Your labor powers the nation. Mining will not be an enclave; it will be an engine. Local beneficiation, value chains, fair compensation, and community development will define the future. No Zambian should live poor on rich soil.

V

To the Civil Servant

We see your silent battles โ€” politicization, salary distortions, poor tools, unclear mandates. This Social Contract restores professionalism, merit, fair pay, digital systems, and dignity to your work. We will not allow your careers to be destroyed by politics or patronage ever again.

VI

To the Police, Defense Forces & Security Agencies

You deserve honor, not exploitation. This Social Contract promises better equipment, fair compensation, decent housing, mental health support, and a politics-free chain of command. Your loyalty to the Republic will be matched by the Republic's loyalty to you.

VII

To the Church, Faith Leaders & Civil Society

Your voice matters. It should never be silent, intimidated, or co-opted. This Social Contract protects your right to speak truth to power, to advocate for the vulnerable, and to guide the nation toward justice, compassion, and unity.

VIII

To Fellow Opposition Leaders

You are not enemies; you are patriots. We extend a hand of cooperation, not conquest. Democracy is not about silencing rivals; it is about empowering citizens. We pledge politics without persecution, competition without cruelty, and leadership without fear.

IX

To the Youth, Authors of the Future

To young Zambians โ€” creators, dreamers, hustlers, graduates, the jobless, the innovators โ€” you deserve a future that lifts you, not traps you. We will build an economy where your talent, not your connections, determine your destiny.

X

To Every Zambian Citizen

This is your country. You are the rightful owners of its wealth, institutions, and future. You will not be ruled; you will be represented. You will not be managed; you will be empowered.

XI ยท XII ยท The Pledge

"Hope cannot be deferred any longer. We pledge to return power to its rightful owners โ€” you, the people of Zambia โ€” so that together, we can become the Zambia our children deserve."

This is our Social Contract. This is our promise. This is Zambia's next chapter โ€” written with you, for you, and because of you.

Vision

A modern, industrialized Zambia, grounded in liberal democracy and constitutional order.

Development that is inclusive, equitable, and people-centered โ€” recognizing Nakulu Mutinta, Mother Zambia, the poor and forgotten Zambian, as the foundation of national stability, and the youth as the engine of future growth.

Mission

Upper-middle-income within 5 years. High-income within 10โ€“15.

Driven by industrialization, economic diversification, human capital development, strong institutions, and sustainable resource management โ€” placing Nakulu Mutinta at the center and the youth at the forefront of economic transformation.

Core Values
Ethical Leadership & Integrity

Transparent, accountable governance delivering measurable improvements to Zambian households.

National Cohesion & Unity

Inclusive development that strengthens communities and bridges generational and regional divides.

Strong & Effective Institutions

Professional and predictable institutions that serve citizens efficiently and fairly.

Economic Diversification

A resilient economy that reduces household vulnerability and expands opportunities for the youth.

Human Capital & Social Infrastructure

Quality education, healthcare, and social systems that support families and build future capability.

Sustainability & Intergenerational Equity

Responsible stewardship of resources to ensure long-term national prosperity.

Digital Government & Innovation

Technology-enabled governance that improves service delivery and unlocks youth-driven innovation.

Decent Work & Social Stability

Fair, productive employment that strengthens households and supports inclusive growth.

Guiding Principles

H.O.P.E.

A government that works hard, listens to its people, governs transparently, and delivers real results you can feel.

H
Hard Work

Discipline and productivity across leadership and citizens.

O
Open Government

Transparency, accountability, and citizen participation.

P
People-Centered Governance

Policies grounded in the lived realities of Nakulu Mutinta and Zambian households.

E
Economic Transformation

Growth that delivers jobs, income, and broad-based opportunity for all.

Chapters

The plan, chapter by chapter.

A blueprint rooted in innovation, industrial growth, energy security, human capital excellence, and responsible stewardship of our natural wealth โ€” but above all, rooted in you.

Section B ยท Governance & Institutional Reforms

5 Chapters

Section C ยท Economic Transformation

9 Chapters

Section D ยท Human Capital Development

2 Chapters

On the Road

Rally schedule.

Meet President Brian Mundubile and Running Mate Makebi Zulu across Zambia. Come and witness history in the making.

Together, let's build a stronger and prosperous Zambia.

The Pledge

Together, we will rebuild a country where families thrive, opportunities are shared, and every citizen can stand tall.

We commit to not only change government, but to change how government works โ€” to replace empty promises with disciplined delivery, and to return power to its rightful owners: you, the people of Zambia.

Heart Cry
Nakulu Mutinta nemisepela pamakasa.
Compass
H ยท O ยท P ยท E