President Hakainde Hichilema’s Political Advisor, Levy Ngoma, says that the government is open to economic development, peace, plus interaction for serious business that leads to development in line with the national agenda.
Mr Ngoma was speaking at State House today in response to Solwezi-based youth activists who walked over 600 kilometers from Solwezi to Lusaka in a walk for peace and unity campaign.
He says President Hakainde Hichilema is cognizant of the fact that the government will construct a public university and a hospital in Solwezi, in Northwestern Province, as part of the presidential projects, following the government development agenda.
Mr Ngoma who commended the youths for undertaking the walk in solidarity for peace and unity, highlighted that State House as well as government have an open door policy for peace and dialogue for all.
He assured the youth team of the government’s open door policy, noting that their message of peace and unity will be delivered to the President promptly.
He added that work on various road networks is currently underway, emphasising that developmental projects across the country are ongoing, noting that the youths should continue on the path of patriotism.
And speaking at the same meeting, Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Arts, Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe, observed that young people risked everything by participating in a peace and unity campaign just to be heard, citing that they deserve a voice in Parliament as stipulated in bill seven.
Earlier, in his remarks, Youth activist team leader John Kimba commended the government for the various policies initiated, which he believes exemplify economic transformation.
He also denounced any form of tribal remarks from people, emphasising that peace, unity and dialogue are fundamental pillars of a nation, hence their walk to Lusaka.
Another member of the team, Gaharaharashim Mpunuyawa, explained that the self-sponsored journey which started on December 4, 2025, to Friday 19, 2025, was not easy healthwise, as it was draining, saying that they endured the tough journey for the sake of the peace and unity campaign.
