What we stand for!

The SDC stands for peace, tolerance, social justice, freedom and democracy, rule of law, fair play, human rights and social solidarity. Our motto “united in vision and action” recognises our collective efforts aimed at transforming Zambia into a modern and prosperous democratic society. We thus share the same vision for a prosperous society that is underpinned by peace, tolerance, social justice, freedom and democracy as well as the rule of law; fair play, human rights and social solidarity.  The SDC hopes to propel Zambia into the future by totally severing ties with the country’s archaic politics and by overhauling all of the country’s institutions. This undertaking will lay a firm foundation upon which the total transformation of the Zambian society will transpire. The SDC is asking Zambians from all the nine provinces and in the Diaspora to embark with the party on this brave journey that will culminate in a viable, prosperous and modern nation and whose citizens will be proud and truly free from hunger, destitution, marginalisation, disease, ignorance and tribalism.

We are mindful that the task at hand is enormous and will require not only sacrifice, innovative thinking, perseverance and commitment on our part, but also, and crucially, depend on the support of Zambians who are willing to embark upon this ambitious journey with us. In order to build a new and prosperous country, we are asking for a pact with the Zambian people, so that we create a new political dispensation in our country. Those who wish to join us should have a genuine desire to fundamentally and qualitatively change the lives of our people and must also be willing to sacrifice and work hard for a better Zambia. There are no quick-fix solutions to the current social and economic malaise in the country. The task of transforming Zambia is going to require the collective energy, commitment and will of our people so that the country moves forward in matters of development and human progress.

We are taking politics back to the basics where it should be about national service and personal sacrifice and not personal enrichment. To this end we stand firm in our belief for a Zambia that will have clean, credible and competent politics. We are resolute in our goals as we are inspired by icons who took on injustices head-on with no fear of even death. The icons below continue to inspire us in our quest for a better Zambia and a better world: