We Are Not Affiliated With Any Political Party – BETUZ Clears the Air
By Staff Reporter
The Basic Education Teachers Union of Zambia (BETUZ) has categorically denied any affiliation with a political party, saying the union remains a non-partisan and professional body committed to the welfare of teachers across the country.
Speaking at a press briefing held today at the BETUZ Secretariat in Lusaka, General Secretary Mr. Henry Sinkala dismissed recent reports suggesting the union met with a named political party as false and misleading.
“BETUZ has never met or held any meeting with any political party. If there is anyone who has done so in the name of BETUZ, we categorically state that such a person has no blessing from the union leadership,” Mr. Sinkala said.
He added that BETUZ continues to operate in the democratic space created under the current administration, which allows trade unions to function freely, advocate openly, and contribute professionally.
In the same statement, the union raised alarm over a malicious attempt to impersonate BETUZ through a fake Facebook page that has been circulating false and politically charged content, including a fabricated claim that BETUZ had endorsed a political party.
“This act is fraudulent, criminal, and intended to deceive the public while tarnishing the good name of our union,” Mr. Sinkala said.
He further revealed that the matter has been reported to law enforcement agencies and those behind the cybercrime should be identified, prosecuted, and held fully accountable in accordance with the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act.
BETUZ emphasized its commitment to transparency and accountability and urged members and the public to rely only on the union’s official communication platforms for accurate information.
To its members, BETUZ delivered a heartfelt message:
“We see you , we hear you, and we sincerely thank you. Your trust is the foundation of our union.”
We are therefore calling on all members to remain calm and united, and to continue working with the leadership to safeguard the progress made in the education sector under the New Dawn Government.
Chalo
20/07/25
Ah, so someone lied, again.
Hakainde said it in public that Betuz had met the SP party leadership. For the sake of cyber laws, I will just say that Betuz and the SP party are telling lies. Hakainde would not tell lies, would he?
We have never ever seen such a liar in the entire history of SADC. This is becoming too much. The only time he does not tell lies is when he is fast asleep. Even then, he probably tells lies if he talks in his sleep.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
If I heard chizungu correctly please correct me, ndine grade 7, HH said, “I hear the Union is meeting with SP, it’s ok, I don’t care”, from that, I don’t see any affirmative statement.
I stand corrected, chizungu is not my first language elo ndine grade 12. HH said, “I hear the Union is meeting with SP, its ok, I don’t care”. Now from that, i hear no affirmative statement.
Kes Phiri, let me quote exactly what Hakainde said.
“I HEAR BETUZ HAD A MEETING WITH SOCIALIST PARTY, THATS OK, THATS OK…..”.
end of quote.
It appears you heard what you wanted to hear after the fact.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Yes but analyze the verb HEAR and contextualize