Kaputa boy shocks Dr Kambwili, secures sponsorship upto University

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA

A 9-year-old boy of Kaputa district has won Dr Chishimba Kambwili's heart and secured sponsorship that will see him through to University.

On Thursday this week, Aubrey Mulenga with his astonishing personality approached Dr Kambwili and asked for a school uniform.

UN to launch world youth report on youth civic engagement

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

The United Nations is set to launch a “World Youth Report on Youth Civic Engagement” that explores young people's participation in economic, political and community life, responding to growing interest in, and an increased policy focus on, youth civic engagement in recent years among Governments, young people and researchers. 

UPND pledge to empower youths with business skills

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

United Party for National Development (UPND) president, Hakainde Hichilema says UPND is set to help youths to become cadres of entrepreneurship who are ambitious for both their own future and that of our nation. 

In a statement availed to WM Media, Mr Hichilema stated that many youths in Zambia are unemployed. 

“In urban areas around half of males aged 20 to 24 are unemployed. Their frustration at the limited opportunities open to them to earn a decent living is understandable,” he stated. 

2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship team losses one member

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

A Nigeria youth and '2016 Mandela Washington Fellow' has died in Virgina after a tragic accident during a hike at Cascade Falls on Saturday, June 25, 2016. 

John Paul was studying Civic Leadership at Virginia Tech through the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. He was 23 years old. 

Michelle Obama dates Liberia to advocate for girls’ education

Michelle Obama has visited Liberia on the first stop of a three-nation tour promoting girls’ education around the world, the cause she plans to carry on after she leaves the White House in January. 

Her mother, Marian Robinson, and daughters Sasha and Malia came along for her latest foreign trip — Morocco and Spain are also on the five-day itinerary — during which she will meet with officials and organizations that support Let Girls Learn, an initiative aimed at improving living conditions for the millions of girls worldwide who are not enrolled in school. 

Monze youths warned against political violence

Monze Based Youth Activist Lloyd Siambeta has called for issue based campaigns in the run up to the August 11th elections. 

Mr. Siambeta said violence that has been reported in Monze should not be tolerated. 

Mr. Siambeta has since advised the youths from both the ruling PF and the opposition UPND to sober up and behave like future leaders by avoiding all forms of political violence.

Empowering Africa’s youth is one of the most serious challenges facing the African continent today

By Dr. Susan Mboya - Kidero 

Although many African countries are experiencing an economic boom, youth empowerment in Africa is at a crisis stage. 

While Africa has made great strides in providing access to education, we have not matched this with providing equal access to employment. 

Sensitize youths against engaging in acts of violence - Chansa

The Youth Network Zambia has urged political parties to sensitize their youths against engaging in acts of violence as the campaigns for the general election gain momentum. 

Network president Higriffs Chansa has raised concerns that most youths are being used as tools of political violence. 

Govt suspends Coca Cola sporting event due to untimely death of 5 pupils, 1 teacher

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

General Education Minister Hon. Dr. John Phiri has expressed regret on the untimely death of 5 pupils and 1 teacher from Hillcrest Technical Secondary school in a road traffic accident last night at about 22hrs. 

Ministry of General Education spokesperson Hilary Chipango says the Hon. Minister is also conveying his condolences to the families of the deceased and school management. 

JCTR bemoans lack of public participation in budgeting

The Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has bemoaned lack of public participation in contributing and making submissions to the process of National budget. 

JCTR Social and Economic Development Acting Program Manager Sharon Chileshe says Government is weak in providing the public with opportunities to engage in the budget process. 

Five pupils of Hilcrest Technical School dies

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

Five pupils of Hilcrest Technical School have died on the spot while 11 others sustained serious injuries in an accident which happened on Great North Road near Kozo Lodge 5 KM South of Choma, on 17th June 2016 at about 22 hours. 

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We don't have a baby and my wife is not pregnant - Macky 2

By Staff Reporter, NDOLA 

Copperbelt based artist popularly known as Macky 2 has rubbished the trending picture and story suggesting that his wife, Hantiinga Chelo is now a mother. 

In a statement availed to WM Media, Macky 2 real names Mulaza Kaira states that people should not believe whatever they read on social media.

Drimz counsels fans, testifies that God's time is the best

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

A Zambian artist, Lota Mandevu better known as Drimz also known as Bashi Lota has urged his fans to be prayerful in all activities. 

The 'Ireen Mambilima' hit singer says God's time is the best. 

Luapula youth gang raped by seven men

By Staff Reporter 

Outgoing Luapula Province commissioner of police Hudson Namachila says a youth in Luapula province was allegedly gang-raped by seven men. 

In an interview, Mr Namachila said a 23-year-old woman of Mansa in Luapula Province is nursing injuries on her private parts after she was raped. 

Aquaculture has potential to curb youth unemployment - Mwale

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

Aquaculture Development Association of Zambia Chairperson Fisho Mwale says Aquaculture business can create up to 2000 jobs for youths in the country if taken seriously. 

Mr Mwale who is also Yalelo Chairman says the aquaculture business sector has the potential to create employment for the youths if utilized adequately. 

And Mr Mwale has called on youths in the country to take keen interest in the development and promotion of aquaculture.

ZICTA dispels rumors that Vodafone Zambia has been issued with a licence to provide voice services

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA

In light of the rising speculation from the general public and other stakeholders, as evidenced by the numerous enquires that the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has been receiving recently, the Authority has dispelled the perception that Mobile Broadband Zambia Limited Trading As "Vodafone Zambia "is entering the market as a voice provider.

And ZICTA public relations manager, Ngabo Nankonde said the Authority has not issued a licence permitting any entity other than MTN, Airtel and Zamtel to provide voice services to the public.

Youths clad in PF body tops, leggings stirs controversy

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA

The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) says it cannot stop its female supporters from wearing sexy regalia as campaigns for this August’s election hots up.

PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri said Zambia does not have a prescribed dress code and it would be unfair to ask the PF women to stop wearing their sexy regalia.

Nyamuka Zambia unveils 60 semi-finalists

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

A business plan competition dubbed Nyamuka Zambia that is transforming Zambia’s entrepreneurial landscape by inspiring ambitious businessmen and women to raise their game and take their ideas to the next level – creating employment and driving the economy forward in the process has released a list of 2016, 60 semifinalist.

Illicit sex, morning-after pills business at UNZA worrisome - Tayali

By Staff Reporter, LUSAKA 

Zambian Voice executive director, Chilufya Tayali has charged that Friday and Saturdays at University of Zambia (UNZA) and other tertiary institutions are all about partying and illicit sex for a good number of students especially females alias “momas.” 

Youths were cheated, left out in the adoption process - Siambeta

Monze based Youth Activist Lloyd Siambeta says it sad political parties have left out Youths in the adoption process. 

Speaking in a telephone interview, Mr. Siambeta says many youth across the country had applied for consideration on various levels but political parties decided to go recycle old leaders.