08/06/2026
SOUTH MEDIA TRENDS-TV EDITORIAL: LET PEACE CONTINUE TO DEFINE CAMPAIGNS IN CHOMA AND SOUTHERN PROVINCE
By South Media Trends-TV Editors
06 August 2026
As Zambia continues with the 2026 election campaign period, South Media Trends-TV calls on all political parties, candidates, supporters and citizens in Choma District and the wider Southern Province to continue embracing peace, tolerance and respect throughout the remaining campaign period.
Campaigns are an important part of democracy, giving citizens an opportunity to listen to different ideas, assess leadership qualities and make informed decisions. However, political competition should never divide communities, damage relationships or create unnecessary tension among citizens.
Choma District has continued to witness political activities where different players engage with communities to share their messages and programmes. As these activities continue, it is important that all stakeholders remember that after elections, people will remain neighbours, friends, colleagues and family members.
South Media Trends-TV believes that the strength of democracy is not measured by how aggressively people oppose each other, but by how respectfully different opinions can coexist. Supporters should allow citizens the freedom to choose leaders of their preference without intimidation, insults or violence.
Political leaders and campaign teams have a responsibility to guide their supporters by promoting issue-based campaigns that focus on development, service delivery and solutions to challenges affecting communities.
We further encourage young people, who form a significant part of the electorate, to use social media responsibly by sharing information that promotes unity rather than content that spreads hatred, misinformation or division.
As a media organisation committed to informing, inspiring and impacting communities, South Media Trends-TV urges everyone in Choma District and Southern Province to protect the peace that Zambia is known for.
Let the campaigns be about ideas, policies and the future of our communities. Let every citizen have the freedom to participate without fear. Let peace remain our greatest victory beyond the ballot.
South Media Trends-TV Editors
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