Fast-growing digital application system expands access to jobs, internships, apprenticeships and funding
Imisepela has attracted more than 280,000 users nationwide as the fast-growing digital application system continues expanding access to jobs, internships, apprenticeships and funding opportunities for young people across Zambia.
The platform has already received more than 65,000 applications, with over 42,000 applicants meeting eligibility requirements under programmes being processed through the system.
Under the Busulu Loan Initiative, K20 million has already been disbursed to support more than 2,000 youths through the platform, according to figures released through the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission.
The rapid growth of Imisepela is increasingly positioning the platform among Zambia’s most visible digital opportunity-access systems focused on youth participation and economic inclusion.
CEEC director-general Charles Mungule said the platform was helping simplify access to opportunities through a digital process designed to improve accessibility and efficiency for users across the country.
He said the system was no longer functioning merely as a funding application portal but was steadily evolving into a broader opportunity-access platform connecting users to jobs, internships, apprenticeships and funding opportunities.
The strong rise in user registrations reflects growing demand among young people searching for accessible economic pathways, entrepreneurship support and employment opportunities.
Special Assistant to the President for Finance and Investment Jito Kayumba said the platform would continue supporting wider opportunity matching for youths by linking users to different programmes and economic initiatives.
The digital system has continued attracting attention because of its broad national reach and simplified application process, particularly among school leavers, graduates and first-time entrepreneurs.
Officials say the platform is helping reduce barriers often associated with traditional manual application systems while improving nationwide accessibility.
The growing number of applications and registered users is also highlighting the scale of demand for digital systems capable of connecting young people to practical economic opportunities more efficiently.
As the platform continues expanding, Imisepela is increasingly becoming part of Zambia’s wider conversation around youth empowerment, digital inclusion and opportunity access.
Authorities further indicated that the long-term vision is to strengthen the platform into a centralised digital gateway where users can access jobs, internships, apprenticeships and funding opportunities through one integrated system.
The platform’s visibility has grown significantly in recent weeks as more young people continue turning to digital systems for economic participation and opportunity access.
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