YOUR VOICE MATTERS: Employment Freeze Not The Solution

By Bertha Kalongelwa 

To my fellow Youth and Comrades, this opinion is not about PF, FDD, UPND, NAREP or any Party, its not about those employed or those unemployed. It’s about We the Youth Speaking for each other.

I was privileged to be educated at UNZA and believe me I have more to offer the economy than selling tomatoes. I was not the brightest in class but my heart is saddened when I look at the many brains I sat with at UNZA with so much to offer stuck because Zambia has an employment freeze. Past experience has shown clearly that indiscriminate freezing of all civil service positions has the debilitating effect on the overall performance of the government machinery. 

Do We Really Value Our Jobs in Zambia?

By Brian Mulenga 

Failure to get a job is not always the Government's fault. I can attest as someone who does job interviews the really poor quality of graduates coming out of our colleges and Universities.

First of all let us understand one another here, jobs are not anybody's right. The only reason why someone is employed by any organization is because they can add value to that organization. 

Second, organizations do not employ paper qualifications they employ people with the skills profile to enable them to meet their objectives. 

Third, organizations especially profit making ones are looking for performers and not conformers. 

Mind-set Change:State Of Youth Unemployment And Proposed Solution

By Dalitso Mbewe 

When life throws you tomatoes, make ketchup!!! 

What are the issues at hand? 

1. University students and Wage Freeze The government introduced the wage freeze only after they more than doubled salaries for all low level civil servants and gave artisans and blue collar service providers a decent living; only after, they introduced a tax free threshold of initially K 2000 and progressively K 3000 to give a chance to low income earners to earn a decent living for once. 

Changing The Way We Think About Mental Health

By Jen Hyatt 

When we have the flu, a fever, or other physical ailment, or are diagnosed with a serious disease like cancer or diabetes, what do we do? Many seek immediate help from a physician or other specialty clinician, and many receive encouragement from family, friends, and employers to approach their illness with vigor. 

Kaingu Not Fit To Be Minister of Education, Daughter Not A Cultured Young Lady Says CHILUFYA TAYALI

Zambian Voice Executive Director, Chilufya Tayali has said, it is the prerogative of the President to choose who he thinks is capable of being a minister, however, he say he reserve the right to pass his comment. 

Mr Tayali says, he was shocked when he heard that Kaingu had been appointed as Minister of Education. 

“Firstly, I did not understand the connection of Kaingu to the Patriotic Front (PF). I never saw Kaingu campaigning for Edgar Lungu. The only time I saw him close to the PF is when he revolted against Dr Nevers Sekwila Mumba,” he says.

TREVOH NOAH to Succeed Jon Stewart on ‘The Daily Show’

It's official, the South African comedian (Trevor Noah) just scored a new job to host one of the biggest late night T.V shows in the U.S television ('The Daily Show'). 

31-year-old South African Trevor Noah will replace Jon Stewart as the host of The Daily Show, according to a New York Times article. 

“I’m thrilled for the show and for Trevor,” Mr. Stewart said in a statement. “He’s a tremendous comic and talent that we’ve loved working with.” Mr. Stewart added that he “may rejoin as a correspondent just to be a part of it!!!”. 

Macky 2, Krummy and Chikowise Survives An Accident

The Copperbelt based artistes Macky 2, Krummy and Chikowise were involved in a road traffic accident this morning. 

The hit makers escaped an accident though with trivial injuries. 

Macky 2 has since praised God for surviving in a road traffic accident together with his friends. He has said that this is not yet his time to die. 

“We are all fine. Thank you for all the texts and calls I have been getting from concerned people.. I feel loved. But this not yet my time,” he said.

Muzo Aka Alphonso To change Stage Name, Set to Release Second Album

Musonda Chishimba stage name 'Muzo' also known as Alphonso, the alpha entertainment product is set to release his second album this monthend. 

He says “shaleni nechiwaya” will hit the streets on 30th March. 

“On the 30th of March,“Shaleni nechiwaya” the last single track to be given off my coming second album (Balefwayafye Mbwekele Kumushili) will hit the streets,” he says. 

Muzo says he is destined to change his stage name to “Musolini.” 

“I am introducing the name Musolin (Deadly Muzoalphonso) in this game of music due to some critical & person reasons,” he says. 

He adds that the song “Shaleni Nechiwaya” will be the first to tell a story of Musolin.

Willie Nsanda's Body Lands Back Home, To Be Put To Rest In Kitwe

The body of PF Central Committee member and Road Development Agency (RDA) Chairperson arrives back home at the Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport. 

The remains of the late Mr Nsanda who died on Tuesday 24th March 2015 at Millpark Park hospital in South Africa after an illness are expected to be put to rest in Kitwe tomorrow.

“I Sold Fritters And Toy Drinks Out of Choice”

By Patrick Sikana 

I am angry at two women. Stella and Stella. In case you missed it, I will tell you why. A group of 6 harmless, jobless graduates from the University of Zambia staged a peaceful demonstration to express their wish to be employed. One Stella, the police IG, sent a group of excited bat-wielding police officers to savage their freedoms of expression and assembly, and lock them up. In solidarity with that high- handed tantrum, another Stella, this time the daughter of a former president, with savage eloquence and polished sarcasm, taunted the jobless6 (as they are colloquially known) on her Facebook wall, urging them to shut up, feed their placards to the fire and proceed to the market to sell tomatoes. 

Introduction of ICT subject in primary schools is a source of worry-ZNUT

THE Zambia Union of Teachers (ZNUT) says the introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) subject in primary schools is a source of worry for rural pupils who do not have access to computers. 

The Ministry of Education has made it compulsory for pupils in primary schools to learn ICT although the move is not supported by adequate facilities. Apart from a lack of computers and electricity, many teachers in rural schools are said to be so incompetent that they would need lessons before teaching their classes. 

George Mtonga Setup Tomato Stand In Solidarity With Jobless UNZA Graduates

A Zambian graduate based in Atlanta, George Mtonga has setup a tomato stand in solidarity with jobless UNZA graduates who were recently arrested and charged for unlawful assembly. 

He says when what used to be Northern Rhodesia started to chase for independence, and rallies were held for Zambians to take the land of their ancestors those with power and prestige berated them. They scorned them and criticized them. Yet we all now call ourselves Zambians. 

Prostitutes Wows Technology, Says No Sexual Services Before Mobile Money Transactions

Sex workers in Lusaka are tired of being duped out of payment for services rendered and have come up with a solution to receive payment from unreliable customers. 

Non-paying clients forced sex workers to rely on mobile payment systems which is mobile technology that uses cellphones to make money transfers. 

Street workers now insist that clients pay using MTN or Airtel mobile money before any sexual services are performed. 

GBM Acquires More Fleet Of Trucks, Urges Youths To Work Hard

By Staff Reporter 

Kasama Central Member of Parliament Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba better known as GBM has acquired more fleet of trucks. 

Mr Mwamba, a Zambian renowned businessman says he has increased the number of his trucks not by power but through Gods grace. 

“I have been busy in South Africa and I have just increased my fleet of trucks. I have done this through God's grace and hard work,” he says. 

Petersen Reveals His Secrets To Success In Music, Set To Release “King Solomon”

By Staff Reporter 

Mundia Mukubesa better known as Petersen is set to release his fourth album to be called King Solomon. 

Petersen is known for his hit songs like Job 13:13, Munyaule that featured General Ozzy, Oh No, Body Girl, Promise and Wedding Day, Anyandule, Musiye Atopinge and many more. 

He has revealed his secrets to success in music, Petersen says “when almost everybody is avoiding doing albums anymore, but singles for hype and shows. I am still recording and releasing Albums.” 

He says “when almost everyone is doing collabos and looking someone to write them a song, I am still believing in myself and writing for myself.”

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “Never touch anything with half of your heart”

By Rolf Rosenkranz 

It was an image that spoke volumes: On the fringes of last August’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Barack Obama welcomed heads of state to dinner at the White House. Most of the dignitaries brought their wives. Paul Kagame didn’t. 

The Rwandan president arrived with Ange Kagame, his only daughter, a now 21-year-old budding philanthropist who, in many ways, represents the next generation of promising African leaders — a generation that stands ready to shape a continent ripe with opportunity despite its long history of poverty, conflicts and other development challenges. 

Its 'A Shame' For Graduates To Beg For Jobs Says Stella Sata

Stella Sata, daughter to the late Republican President Mr Michael Chilufya Sata has urged graduates to consider creating jobs for themselves. 

“If you can not get a job, attempt to create a job for yourself.” She says. 

She says its a shame for graduates to beg for jobs. 

“Don't get utuma cardboard and write Graduate in Acute Poverty on them. Abanenu balaya ba shitisha ko tomato. It is a shame that graduates want to sit and beg for jobs while their uneducated counterparts run the informal sector and get things done. Umusebanya weka weka.” Says Stella. 

"Not My Fault But Could Be My Fault"

By Akinte Raphael 

My name is YOUTH, and I am a young African. I would like to quickly share with you a few of my fears, what brought them about and the current realities. I will summarize all of these as statements of incidents that were and are not my fault.

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Youth unemployment 'a time bomb'

By Obbious Chikombola 

Youth Unemployment is indeed a time bomb that is waiting to explode before our very own eyes if concerted efforts is not channeled toward it. This we all agree and attest to it through the pronouncement we have made time and again reminding the government to address this scourge of our time. Youth Unemployment is indeed a continental problem in general but the strides made thus far is what we the youths want to see. We have called on government to give us the youth employment action plan which they promised so of high. 

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Youthful CHANDA KABWE Moved To Kitwe as DC, ELIAS KAMANGA Appointed Copperbelt Deputy PS

By Staff Reporter

Kitwe District Commissioner Elias Kamanga has been appointed Copperbelt Province Deputy Permanent Secretary with Mufulira District Commissioner Chanda Kabwe taking over his position. 

Mr Kabwe has since thanked President Edgar Lungu for the appointment describing it a great honour. “It is a great honour for me to serve under the good administration of President Lungu who is determined to uplift the living standards of the vulnerable in society,” he said in a statement. 

DID YOU KNOW? Third And Fifth Presidents Of Zambia Are Dr FTJ Chiluba's Products

The Second Republican President of Zambia, Dr Frederick Titus Jacob Chiluba lead cabinet has so far produced two Republican Presidents; Third Republican President, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa and Fifth Republican President, Michael Chilufya Sata.

Bad Breath: Are You A Victim?

Has someone ever told you that your breath smelled or probably you have noticed it yourself?

Halitosis is the medical term used to describe what we generally call “bad breath.” Halitosis is a very embarrassing condition, which often results from poor dental hygiene and sometimes from some health problems, and is also worsened by certain foods and lifestyle habits. If you ever feel like people shift away from you when you talk to them or whisper in their ears, then just maybe you have some funny odor wafting out of your mouth. 

B FLOW Selected For 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship

Brian Bwembya also known as B Flow has been selected for 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship. 

Bwembya says he so humbled to learn that he has been selected for 2015 Mandela Fellowship. 

“For me, going to America will not be a 'honeymoon' but an opportunity to learn a lot of things that I will use for the betterment of Mother Zambia,” he says.

As a social, gender activist, Bwembya says he hopes to learn a lot from other young leaders.

“And as a musician, I will use President Obama's programme to network with other American and African musicians and other role models so as to tap into their experiences and skills. When I come back to Africa, it will be all about action and developmental projects,better leadership and more socially conscious music. Days of talking without action are long gone, that's why I always do what I talk about,” he says.

Ex-UNZA Students Nabbed For Protesting, To Appear In Court

By Staff Reporter 

On monday former University of Zambia graduates staged a peaceful protest over high levels of unemployment in the Country. 

Among other University of Zambia graduates who staged a demonstration which took place near Arcades shopping mall, six were arrested by police for staging a demonstration and charged for unlawful assembly. 

Jobless UNZA Graduates To Protest Over High Levels Of Unemployment

A group of former UNZA students who have been unable to find jobs will today hold a peaceful protest in Lusaka. 

Former UNZASU Vice President Frederick Kapambwe confirmed that the jobless graduates will gather at Arcades shopping mall at 08 Hours and march to UNZA Great East Road campus in protest against the wage freeze and the high levels of unemployment.

Female Peacekeepers Inspire Women And Girls To Push For Their Own Rights

As peacekeeping has evolved to encompass a broader humanitarian approach, women have become increasingly part of the peacekeeping family. 

Women are deployed in all areas – police, military and civilian – and have made a positive impact on peacekeeping environments, both in supporting the role of women in building peace and protecting women's rights. 

Woman Falls In Love With A Tree, Says She Enjoys Sex With It

After a string of disastrous relationships, this young lady named Emma McCabe fell in love with Tim - a tree and she says she feels quite happy. And sex with it, is the best she's ever had. 

Emma McCabe, 31, says she is planning a marriage with it even though her family thinks she's mad.

UNZA To Adjust Pass Marks

Staff Reporter 

Zambia's highest learning institution, The University of Zambia (UNZA) will in due time effect new pass marks. 

The minimum marks needed to pass an examination at UNZA in some faculties is as low as 40%. 

The University of Zambia senate has this year moved a motion to raise the pass mark for undergraduate courses to 50% and 45% from 40%. 

YALI Urges Govt To Conduct Periodical Assessment On Private Schools

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is concerned that some private schools have focused on the collection of money as opposed to promoting higher standards of learning. 

YALI Governance Advisor Isaac Mwanza reiterates that while Government has resumed the registration of private schools, measures must be put in place to ensure the education authorities keep an eye on private schools. 

Mr. Mwanza has told QFM News in an interview that government should also conduct periodical assessment on private schools promotion of high education standards. 

WWE Star, Rey Mysterio Beat Pedro Aguayo Ramirez To Death

Rey Mysterio in action

A Mexican wrestler died early Saturday from a blow suffered in the ring. Pedro Aguayo Ramirez, known as Hijo del Perro Aguayo, fell unconscious on the ropes, apparently after receiving a flying kick from fellow wrestler and former WWE star Oscar Gutierrez, known as Rey Mysterio Jr., according to video of the match in a municipal auditorium in Tijuana.

Pedro Aguayo Ramirez

The match continued for almost two minutes before other participants and the referee realized Aguayo was seriously injured and tended to him. He was taken to a hospital a block away and died about 1:30 a.m. local time, prosecutor's spokesman Raul Gutierrez said. 

LETTER: CBU C Block To Accommodate Females, Final Year Students Not a Priority;

Dear Editor 

Allow me to air my views on the issues that most students are likely not to accept when 2015 academic year begins. The first one is on who should accommodate which hostels? 

The Copperbelt University management must address the accommodation crisis once and for all. 

Management pride itself that accommodation at the institution provides students with a secure, clean, comfortable and supportive living environment that enhances cooperative community living and students' personal, social and academic development 'bufi' its not true. 

New Namibian President Seal His Victory With A Kiss

His Excellency President Hage Gottfried Geingob the newly elected Republican President of Namibia has officially taken over as Head of State and Commander-In-Chief. 

Mr Geingob has taken over Presidency from His Excellency Hifikepunye Pohamba. He becomes the third President of Namibia. 

Thousands upon thousands of Namibians and foreign guests braved heavy rainfall, as they streamed into the Independence Stadium to celebrate 25 years of freedom and the inaugaration of the country's third Head of State Hage Geingob. Many in the crowd described the rainfall as showers of blessing from God on Namibia's special day. Pride and patriotism is sweeping through the stadium, and indeed across the Land of the Brave.

President Uhuru Kenyatta from Kenya, His Excellency President of Zambia, Edgar Lungu were among several Heads of State and Government who witnessed the colourful ceremony celebrated alongside the inauguration of Namibia’s third democratically elected President, Hage Geingob. 

President Lungu led powerful delegation comprising Zambia's first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda and fourth Republican President, Rupiah Banda.

Facts On Zambians, And You Expect The Kwacha To Be Strong

By Mwamba Peni 

-There is no innovation, no Zambian has ever come up with any product to sale to the rest of the world, not even in Southern Africa. 

-If you start a car-wash or chibuku business, everyone opens the same at every corner. 

Government Must Tackle Youth Unemployment - BOWMAN LUSAMBO

MMD die hard national youth secretary, Bowman Lusambo has released a youth business landscape survey results. 

Mr Lusambo and other MMD youths, embarked on a month long study of the business ownership landscape in four major cities of Zambia namely, Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola and Livingstone which they just completed.

Mr Lusambo said “we embarked on this study to help establish the number of young Zambians engaged in business, their nature of such businesses and the easy of starting a business as a young Zambian.”

He said the study was prompted by the ever increasing rate of joblessness among youths in Zambia and the search for sustainability measures to arrest the depressing situation. 

“In snap surveys we conducted, we discovered that out of 10 youths aged between 21-30 years, only one is gainful employment. We also found that out of every 10 youths, two have attempted to start a business but failed. Majority of those youths cited the lack of adequate financing and a hostile business environment as reasons for their folding up.”

Repositioning Africa's youth for global relevance

By Adeola Ogulande

This piece is necessitated by the socioeconomic challenges facing Africa, coupled with the belief that the youth have an important role to play in stimulating growth in society. Of importance is the current global financial meltdown that is having a negative impact on major economies such as the American and European ones respectively. Also, the global financial crisis is affecting Nigeria, among other countries in Africa. 

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GET INSPIRED: Kalenga Kamwendo - Zambia’s Youngest Pilot, Living the African Dream

20th birthdays are often remarkable; a delightful elevation from teenage to adulthood. For many young people, it appears to be the official age to be admitted to the league of “big boys”, where you are qualified to take certain decisions, and probably own a horse. 

But For Kalenga Kamwendo it meant even more, he will always remember his 20th year as the year that gave wings to his humongous dream and launched him into the world of great possibilities. 

Born to Thomas and Mailes Kamwendo in Kitwe on the Copperbelt, Kalenga had his primary education at Nkana Trust School and his secondary education at Mpelembe, where he graduated in 2011.

Zambian entrepreneurs on the rise

African entrepreneurship is on the rise and Zambia is leading the way. Research by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), which analyses the state of entrepreneurship around the world, reveals that sub-Saharan Africa has the highest number of people engaged in early stage entrepreneurial activity, with Zambia and Nigeria coming out on top in the GEM 2014 report. Total early stage Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) refers to the number or percentage of adults who are either starting a business or have been running a business for under three and a half years. 

Transformative entrepreneurship in Zambia: Growing the economy and changing lives

“Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” 

This inspirational piece of advice from former Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, was directed at entrepreneurs and more generally to anyone with goals to achieve. It alludes to one of the benefits of entrepreneurship, which is that it allows business owners to pursue their passions as they are able go into fields closely related to their personal interests. Entrepreneurship allows individuals to follow their dreams and transform their lives, as well as to transform society. 

OSF hails NEVERS MUMBA

Open Society Foundation (OSF) has acclaimed Dr Nevers Mumba, the President for Movement for Multi Party Democracy for his economic diplomacy. 

In a statement issued and made available to WM Media Pty. Ltd, OSF Executive Director, Obbius Chikombola has said it is an indisputable fact that Diplomacy has moved from the traditional relationship and ties based on mare mutual respect to Economic Diplomacy. 

Would You Date OR Marry Someone Who Has a Child?

By Atoke 

Some time in the early 90s, one of my cousins got pregnant while she was in Yaba Tech. From my young eyes, it must have been a very serious issue because my relatives started arriving from Ogbomosho. There were plenty hush-hush meetings but the curiosity of a child should not be underestimated. I remember that one of the issues an older aunt had was the fact that she had reduced her chances of finding a good man to marry her now that she had gotten pregnant. It really struck me as odd because as a young girl, I didn’t understand why having a baby would reduce one’s chances of having a happily-ever-after. 

Democracy Is Not a Theological Concept Says SABOI IMBOELA

A Lusaka based political scientist, Saboi Imboela has said that democracy is not a theological concept instead it is a political concept.

She says the way people mix concepts is amazing.
“Democracy is not a theological but political/human concept.” She says. 

Ms Imboela says to say a leader is chosen by God when people are the ones who go to vote for themselves is a clear mix of the will of God over leadership. 

“The leaders who God chose in the Bible were really chosen by him. That's why some churches don't vote. So people should blame themselves for their poor choices, its not God's will, but peoples will.”Ms Imboela says. 

Children, Wife Buys GBM a Mercedes Benz Worth US$260,000

By Staff Reporter 

On sunday this month Kasama Central PF member of parliament Geoffrey Mwamba popularly known as GBM celebrated his 56th birthday. 

Mr Mwamba who was recently suspended from the ruling Patriotic Front during his birthday celebration which was held in South Africa thanked his wife, Chama, and children for buying him a Mercedes Benz worth US$260,000 for his 56th birthday. 

However, in an interview monitored by WM Media Pty. Ltd, Mr Mwamba said his new car would be based in South Africa since he had moved most of his major businesses to that country.

KELVIN MUTWALE Wins Hyundai Xcent Car In Airtel 1Bo Promotion

Mr Mutwale Opening his car

By Staff Reporter 

The winner for this month, Airtel 1Bo Promotion is Kelvin Mutwale. 

Mr Mutwale, 36, is a bricklayer of Livingstone city. 

Airtel Zonal Business Manager, Mr Francis Simfukwe says Mr Mutwale has become The third person to win Airtel 1B promotion. 

“The 1Bo promotion has been running for the past 3 months, with each month seeing a lucky winner drive off in a brand new Hyundai Xcent car. The first and second winners were excited, as we should expect the third is too.” He says. 

Nigerian University Students Make a Car

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) at the weekend unveiled a car that was manufactured by the institution's Department of Mechanical Engineering. 

While unveiling the car to journalists, the Head of Department, Dr. Mohammed Dauda, said the car is environment friendly. Dr. Dauda, who doubles as the Dean, Faculty of Engineering, also said that the car would participate in this year's 'Shell Eco Marathon Competition'. 

“Nobody Should See Your Menses, It Is Taboo”

Taking advantage of a morning break between classes in Buteba, Uganda, then-13-year-old Lucy Athieno set off to play with friends. Then she heard some boys shouting at her. She looked down and saw a blotch of red on her otherwise clean uniform. Embarrassed, she quickly sat down. It was the only way to stop the boys from making fun of her. 

After all the other students had gone, she got up and went home. She did not return to school. 

Many girls in low-income communities drop out of school when menstruation begins because they lack information and hygienic material to use. 

Days went by before Athieno shared her experience with her late mother’s friend. The woman told her to continue using rags and to throw them away after use. She said, “Nobody should see your blood. It is taboo.”

Meet The 10-Year-Old Genius Who's Just Enrolled For Maths Degree

At first glance Esther Okade seems like a normal 10-year-old. She loves dressing up as Elsa from "Frozen," playing with Barbie dolls and going to the park or shopping. 

But what makes the British-Nigerian youngster stand out is the fact that she's also a university undergraduate. 

Esther, from Walsall, an industrial town in the UK's West Midlands region, is one of the country's youngest college freshmen. 

The talented 10-year-old enrolled at the Open University, a UK-based distance learning college, in January and is already top of the class, having recently scored 100% in a recent exam. 

"It's so interesting. It has the type of maths I love. It's real maths -- theories, complex numbers, all that type of stuff," she giggles. "It was super easy. My mum taught me in a nice way." 

2013 School Certificate Are Ready For Collection- ECZ

The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) wishes to inform candidates and members of the general public that Certificates for 2013 Grades 7,9,12 and General Certificate of Education (GCE) have been printed and dispatched to all the Schools and Examination Centres countrywide. 

Types Of Women Every Man Wants

Here is another educating piece from the stables of Naijaonpoint. Its talking about different types of women and the qualities in them that attracts men. 

Men are attracted to women that are: 

1). Confident 

Confidence has to do with when you have your own opinion and can defend it, you are comfortable in your own words regardless of body size or whatever people around you might try to influence you with, then you are confident in yourself thereby, you have what it takes to attract men that admire women who posses a great deal of confidence. 

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Deadline: March 20, 2015 

Moremi Initiative for Women Leadership in Africa (Moremi Initiative) offers Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellowship Program for young African women between 19–25 years of age. The MILEAD Fellowship will be awarded to 25 outstanding young women who have exhibited leadership potential in their community, organization, and/or profession. Applicants must agree to participate in all required activities related to MILEAD – beginning with a three-week residential Summer Institute in Ghana; and commit to a community change project. 

Applicants must be Africans, living on the continent or in the Diaspora. 

Eligibility: 

To participate applicants must: 

-Be a young African woman (between 19 and 25 years of age); 

-Demonstrate leadership potential and promise; 

-Show track record of interest in service to the community; 

-Demonstrate high academic potential- with ability to participate in vigorous under-graduate level program; -Have a working knowledge of the English language; and 

-Outstanding personal qualities, including openness to interpersonal and multicultural experiences. 

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Deadline: 1st April, 2015 

Applications are currently open for the Wells Foundation Scholarships for academically outstanding students from developing countries. 

BENEFITS 

$300-$3000 which may be used towards tuitions and fees, books, room rents and meals. 

Dalitso Mbewe Designated As Pan-African Youth Union Deputy Secretary General

Pan-African Youth Union an organization which ensures that youths are ably represented has voted Dalito Mbewe as new Pan-Africa Youth Union deputy secretary general for southern Africa. 

Mbewe, 26, was yesterday introduced to Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Harry Kalaba by Ms. Francine Muyumba. 

Ms. Muyumba who is the Pan-African Youth Union president is in the country to introduce Mr. Mbewe to concerned stakeholders and she also participated in the National Youth Day celebrations. 

Ms. Muyumba has meanwhile commended Zambia for ratifying the youth charter which she says will help improve the welfare of young people.

Airtel Launches The Airtel Red Smartphone for K485 in Zambia

With Zambians desperately wanting phones that can connect to the internet, the demand for cheaper smartphones is on the rise. Airtel has thus launched the Airtel Red, for only K485. 

 It has the following features: 

-a 3.5’’ screen with 320 x420 TFT HVGA display. 

-1.2 GHz Qualcomm dual core processor. 512 MB RAM and 4GB ROM, so yes your applications will run smoothly enough. 

-3MP camera and a VGA front camera, (you didn’t expect too much for the price now, did you? Selfies here will also be tricky. Get really good lighting!). 

-it has GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSPA, Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi hotspot options, bluetooth and assisted GPS connectivities. 

Hong Kong education entrepreneur named Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015

Entrepreneur from Hong Kong who is helping students learn mathematics was last night announced as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year, at an international ceremony attended by an audience from over 10 countries. 

 Viola’s business, FS Education, specialises in a unique form of teaching mathematics using images, helping students to grasp concepts much quicker than via traditional methods. In addition to running teaching centres, she has developed a free online platform which has reached thousands of students. The awards, run by Youth Business International and hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce with the support of Barclays, took place at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Dubai. 

HELP: I'm Pregnant By Church Elder

I’m a 17-year-old girl and have been sheltered by my family my whole life – they never let me go out with friends and activities revolved around the church. 

 I did have a job in a shop, but when that closed down, Mum and Dad fixed it for me to help clean the church. 

50 Cent’s 2 Year Old Son Signs A Modeling Contract Worth $700,000

It is true when they say, the richer get richer. At only 2 years old, 50 Cent’s son, Sire- has just signed himself a modeling contract worth $700,000. It might not be such a big deal to someone who’s daddy is rich but hey that’s a lot of money. 

Martha Mumba, 23, To Contest Chawama Constituency By-Election

Martha Mumba has today filed in her nomination ahead of the forthcoming by-elections in Chawama constituency.  

The Speaker of National Assembly, Dr Patrick Matibini declared Chawama seat vacant after the area incumbent Member of Parliament, Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu was elected to the office of Republican President on 20th January, 2015. 

Exclusive Interview on GBV with Roydah Ndhlovu

YOUR VOICE MATTERS: We feature Roydah Ndhlovu popularly known as Tariah Matthews. She is an upcoming gender activist and singer. 

WM: Tell us a bit about GBV. What is it? 

Roydah: GBV is the violence that is directed against a person on the basis of gender, it constitutes a breach of the fundamental rights of life, liberty, security, dignity and equality. It reflects inequalities between men and women. 

WM: Often time’s people use the term GBV, while others use violence against women. Could you tell us the difference? 

Roydah: There is a difference in the terms and the terminology matters, narrowing the language in the preamble to violence against women and vulnerability of women represents a step backward, it does not include all forms of violence that must be covered...GBV relates to social expectations and positions based on gender and can be committed by and aimed at both men and women though mostly GBV is committed by men directed against women and girls.

Four Zambian Pupils heads to USA

Four Zambian pupils representing four provinces; Eastern, Northwestern, Central and Lusaka provinces have been selected to participate in a Pan African Youth Leadership Program in USA. 

The successful candidates include Frank Mwale from Monde Secondary School in Petauke, Dalisiwe Kaira from Kalonga Secondary School in Kabwe, Pethias Tembo from Mwinlunga and Nangoma Choongo from Kasisi Girls School in Lusaka. 

African Development Bank SME Programme: Enhancing Inclusive Growth

The Board of Directors of the African Development BankGroup (AfDB) through its private sector window approved on March 2, 2015 US $3 million line of credit (LoC) equivalent in the local currency (Zambian Kwacha) to Madison Finance Company Ltd. 

Madison Finance Company (MFC) is a rapidly growing financial institution targeting local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia by offering various financial products and services such as term loans, leasing, invoice discounting and insurance. 

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Youth Policy In Africa: A promising Future For The African Development

This article was written by a member of Restless Development and Plan UK’s Youth Governance & Accountability Task Team and was originally published on Foresight For Development.

“There is nothing about youth, without youth”  – Sana Afouaiz

Young people are perceived to be an important strength of Africa, as well as globally. This urges a necessity for practical policies and related programs that engage youth successfully in all aspects of growth of their countries. 

Zambian Student Dies in Algeria

The Secretary to the Bursaries Commitee, in the Ministry of Education has confirmed the death of an undergraduate student studying in Algeria. 

Expressing grief in a statement monitored by WM Media Pty. Ltd, Mrs Chirwa says as a mother her heart bleeds to learn the death of Mumbi. 

“As a mother, my heart bleeds as we mourn Bernard, a student in Algeria. Full of life. Lord strengthen his mother and the rest of the family. This is not an easy journey but we will have to walk it.” she says.

Bernard Mumbi who was studying French in Algeriawas discovered dead after he went missing for Eight days. 

Bill Gates tops Forbes rich list...again

Bill Gates has been declared the richest man in the world for the 16th time by Forbes magazine's annual ranking of global billionaires. The Microsoft founder once again beat Mexican businessman Carlos Slim to the top spot. 

Mr Gates' net worth rose by just over $3bn (£1.94bn) in the year to 13 February, to $79bn.