President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to youth empowerment, urging young Zambians to embrace leadership, innovation, and civic engagement as they shape the nation’s future. Speaking at the National Youth Day celebrations in Mongu, Western Province, the President emphasized the invaluable contributions of Zambia’s youth to national development.
“You are the heartbeat of our nation, the architects of the future, and your time is now,” President Hichilema declared. “Your voices matter, your dreams are valid, and your ideas are the catalyst for innovation and progress in our country.”
The President called on young people to reject violence and resist being used for disruptive activities, particularly those aimed at derailing constitutional amendments. He stressed that the government’s proposed changes to the constitution are designed to increase youth, women, and disability representation in key decision-making positions.
“Our government worked hard to eliminate political violence, and we must continue fostering a peaceful and inclusive Zambia,” he said.
Investing in Youth Development
President Hichilema highlighted various government policies that directly benefit young people, including the reintroduction of free education. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to expanding opportunities for youth in education, entrepreneurship, and employment.
Western Province Minister Kapelwa Mbangweta praised the President for prioritizing youth welfare, particularly through the free education policy. He also commended the government’s efforts in fostering national unity by hosting major events in different regions.
Commitment to Western Province
During a community engagement at Mongu Green Market, President Hichilema expressed gratitude to the people of Western Province for their trust and support since his election in 2021. He assured them that his administration remains dedicated to fulfilling campaign promises, citing infrastructure projects such as the construction of a bridge on the Luanginga River in Kalabo District as evidence of his commitment.
At the same event, UPND Western Province Chairperson Kapelwa Mbangweta endorsed President Hichilema as the party’s candidate for the 2026 presidential elections. UPND National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso also praised the President for his inclusive approach to governance, ensuring representation across all demographics.
As Zambia celebrates National Youth Day, the government’s message is clear: young people are not only the future but also the present, and their role in building a prosperous, peaceful, and democratic Zambia is indispensable.
Please don’t thrust constitutional amendment down people’s throats without consensus. Especially so close to the elections, the exercise could end up in infamy.
Youth Squares in Zambia have been represented by a stonethrower. That is synonymous with a Freedom’s Statue. This is like the Liberty sculpture in America.
Removing this vital symbol from our new currency, is similar to undressing the youths. What a Youth Day celebration that means nothing at all!
Comment:nothing is happening only talking
Unip achieved this but people came and destroyed it because the hatred they had for the leader.
I really thought it was impossible to have a worse president than Lungu. I really did. But hh has shown me how wrong I was.
This man has no love for the country. All he cares about is staying in power, enriching himself, giving our land and minerals to foreigners, and having a quior of praise singers. Truly the worst president ever.
3 years in office, and his only achievements are increased inflation, out of control exchange rate, increase in poverty, grand scale corruption institutionalised and a mafia style beaurocracy.
Well if those within the UPND cant see such, and no one has the guts to come forward
Then @ spaka fwd 2031 will be applicable
Sialema kukamba boza uyu muntu. He is definitely bewitched.
Yes its just an observance day because there’s no “national youth celebration day” .There’s nothing to be celebrated.