Our story, our mission, our people
Over a decade of fighting for Zambia’s educators.
Our background
The National Union of Public and Private Educators of Zambia (NUPPEZ) was established as a registered trade union to serve teachers and education support staff in both government-owned and privately operated schools across all ten provinces of Zambia.
As one of the youngest teacher trade unions in the country, NUPPEZ quickly distinguished itself through rapid membership growth, fuelled by a commitment to transparency and genuine member representation. From its earliest days, the union built its reputation on the belief that educators deserve a union that works as hard as they do.
NUPPEZ is registered under the Industrial and Labour Relations Act (Chapter 269 of the Laws of Zambia) and operates in full compliance with the legal framework governing trade unions in the country.
Vision
A Zambia where every educator is treated with dignity, compensated fairly, and supported professionally in the noble task of shaping the nation’s future.
Mission statement
To advocate for the welfare, professional development, and rights of public and private educators in Zambia through transparent representation, collective bargaining, and constructive engagement with government and all education stakeholders.
Core values
- Transparency. Open communication with members on all matters affecting their welfare.
- Accountability. Responsible management of union resources and affairs.
- Unity. Solidarity among educators across all school types, provinces, and designations.
- Integrity. Honest, principled engagement with employers, government, and the public.
- Professionalism. Upholding the highest standards in education and union leadership.
Our mandate
NUPPEZ exists to:
- Represent members in all matters affecting their conditions of service
- Negotiate salaries, allowances and benefits on behalf of educators
- Argue for education policy that serves learners and teachers alike
- Provide legal representation to members facing disciplinary action
- Train members and support their professional development
- Engage government, the Teaching Council of Zambia and the Ministry of Education on education policy
- Build solidarity across the teaching profession
Leadership
NUPPEZ is led by officers elected by the membership.
- Mr. Victor Muyumba, Executive President
- Mr. Nelson Mwale, National Secretary General
Reach the national office on +260 977 547792 or +260 979 946658.
