President Hakainde Hichilema has launched Imisepela, a digital platform intended to connect young Zambians to employment opportunities, training programmes and business partnerships, placing youth participation at the centre of the country’s economic agenda.
The platform was unveiled during Youth Day commemorations in Solwezi, North-Western Province, where the President addressed thousands of young people who gathered to mark the national celebration. The launch formed one of the major announcements during the event, which focused on the role of young citizens in shaping Zambia’s economic and social future.
President Hichilema said the Imisepela platform is designed to help young people access opportunities that can support employment, entrepreneurship and skills development. He explained that the system will allow youths to connect with organisations offering jobs, internships, mentorship programmes and training initiatives.
The President said many young people possess talent and education but struggle to identify pathways that allow them to translate those abilities into economic activity. According to President Hichilema, the platform is intended to create a digital gateway where opportunities and youth potential can meet.
He urged young people to take advantage of available opportunities by registering on the platform and using it to connect with institutions and businesses operating across different sectors of the economy. President Hichilema said young citizens should remain proactive in pursuing education, skills development and entrepreneurship.
The Youth Day celebrations in Solwezi brought together students, youth groups, community leaders and government representatives from different parts of the country. Discussions during the event centred on youth empowerment, innovation and leadership as Zambia continues addressing challenges related to employment and economic participation.
President Hichilema told the gathering that young people remain central to Zambia’s development. He said the country’s economic progress will depend significantly on the creativity, productivity and determination of its youth population.
During his address, the President encouraged young Zambians to pursue ideas and initiatives that can support sustainable livelihoods. He said innovation and entrepreneurship provide important pathways through which young people can contribute to national development.
The launch of the Imisepela platform comes amid ongoing conversations about youth employment and the need to expand opportunities for young people entering the labour market. Young citizens represent a significant portion of Zambia’s population, making youth empowerment a critical factor in long-term economic growth.
President Hichilema emphasised that national development requires the active participation of young people in economic activities. He urged youths to remain focused on building skills that can help them compete in a changing economic environment.
The President also stressed the importance of discipline and responsibility among young citizens as they pursue opportunities available through education and entrepreneurship. He said Zambia’s future leadership will depend on the commitment of the younger generation to productive engagement.
Participants at the Youth Day commemorations described the platform launch as a step towards strengthening youth participation in economic activities. The event also highlighted the importance of education, innovation and leadership in shaping the country’s development path.
President Hichilema said Zambia must continue creating pathways that allow young people to transform their ideas into productive activities that benefit both individuals and communities.
He told the gathering that empowering young people will help strengthen the country’s economic base and expand opportunities for national progress.
Charles mumba
Use English you chaps, who comes up with such, overzealous chaps at state house
It’s obvious nobody was critical in thinking, in short analysis
Who is managing the platform and what is his/her fee for each transaction also I believe with free education came free mobile phones …so mayufi get cracking
I need to be working from home plus I need to be paying my bills kindly offer me a job
Good father always help his children well done job
Intentions may be good
But total failure is the outcome
Am unable to see or to find any job here?????
This is a good solution to the wrong problem. 🙂 The real problem that needs to be solved is job creation. Thats what we need a president for. Anyone can build a website for jobs, what the youths need is actual jobs
Kekekekeke he just launched an advertising app for jobs that aren’t there
I’m not finding any jobs here
I Want job please
Looking for a job opportunity as a youth
Jobs opportunities
where can I find the link for imisepela job opportunity we thank GOD for this opportunity