Ronald Chitotela (centre) addresses a Zambia
School of Management Studies meeting on the minimum wage in Lusaka
Government says it has sourced funds to facilitate the creation of 500,000 jobs for youths in the country. Deputy Minister of Youth and Sport Ronald Chitotela disclosed this on March 6, 2016 during the Kwacha good morning Zambia programme on Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) in Lusaka.
Mr Chitotela said government intends to create 500, 000 jobs for youths through entrepreneurship before the end of this year.
Mr Chitotela pointed out that thousands of youth across the country have already applied to be considered for the youth empowerment fund in order to start up new and boost old businesses.