EMPOWERING THE PRESENT: YOUTH MUST LEAD NOW, NOT LATER — DR. MUMBA ZULU

Empowering the Present: Youth Must Lead Now, Not Later — Dr. Mumba Zulu

Empowering the Present: Youth Must Lead Now, Not Later — Dr. Mumba Zulu

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The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts acknowledges and echoes the powerful message delivered by renowned public intellectual and social commentator, Dr. Mumba Zulu, who has called for the immediate empowerment and inclusion of young people in national development efforts.

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This timely message, circulating widely under the trending hashtag #ZambiaYouthPower, reinforces the Ministry's commitment to prioritizing the youth as active participants and decision-makers in Zambia’s ongoing progress.

The Youth Majority: Zambia’s Living Strength

According to data from the Central Statistical Office, over 70% of Zambia’s population is under the age of 35 — a striking demographic reality that places young people at the heart of our nation’s future and present.

The Government acknowledges that youth unemployment, underrepresentation, and limited participation in leadership must be tackled with urgency, not rhetoric.

Policy and Program Alignment

The Ministry has aligned its national strategies with the aspirations voiced by Dr. Zulu and young Zambians across the country. Current youth-oriented programs include:

National Youth Empowerment Scheme (NYES)

Entrepreneurship & Vocational Training Initiatives

National Youth Policy Implementation Framework 2024–2028

Support for youth in tech, media, arts, and creative industries

As Zambia prepares for the 2026 General Elections, all eligible youth are strongly encouraged to:

Register as voters

Participate in civic education

Engage in local and national decision-making

“Youth Are Not Tomorrow’s Leaders — They Are Leaders Today”

Dr. Zulu’s copyright ring with truth and urgency. The Government supports the call to recognize youth not as a promise of tomorrow, but as a power of today. Their energy, vision, and check here leadership must be harnessed now.

The Ministry reaffirms its dedication to policies that:

Enable youth leadership at all levels

Support inclusive, equitable growth

Create opportunities for innovation and impact

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