youths
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Youths voice concern over unmet expectations
By Byron Mutingwende It is often said that investing in youths creates a better generation but young people are not always given the opportunity for full participation in development programmes. “Youth participation in politics at the moment is being driven by personalities rather than issues and content-related matters. Over the years our political…
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Technocrats explore ways of harnessing the youth demographic dividend
By Byron Mutingwende Technocrats have urged the Government of Zimbabwe in partnership with development partners to find ways of harnessing the youth demographic dividend for economic growth. The calls were made at the youth investment and inclusive growth conference held in Harare on 3 October 2017 that was organised by the ministry of…
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Youths strive for economic independence
By Patricia Mashiri The Business Youth League (YBL) has vowed to help the youth in their strive for economic independence. The organisation which is affiliated to the Zimbabwe Youth Council made promises to the youths in Zimbabwe that they will help them in creating projects as well as resuscitating all white-owned mines for their benefit.…
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The Space creates opportunities for youths in Zimbabwe
By Patricia Mashiri and Byron Mutingwende The 3rd edition of the Space has been held in trying to address issues affecting the youths in the country. The programme has been running for three years and focuses on initiatives that empower youth coming out tertiary institutions. The programme is running under the theme “challenging power” in…
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ZICHIRE-BC Target Youths on SRH Issues through Sports
By Edward Makuzva Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Project Behaviour Change (ZICHIRE-BC) is targeting youths in sports initiative as a platform to raise awareness on key issues impacting their lives including HIV and AIDS, drug abuse as well as Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) issues. In an interview, on Saturday during the under 21 challenge soccer league invitational…
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ZUNA Embarks on Clean up Campaigns
By Edward Makuzva THE Zimbabwe United Nations Association (ZUNA) is embarking on a 6 month project on clean up campaigns which educate communities on the importance of waste management in order to reduce disasters from land pollution. Speaking at the Clean-up Campaign in Dzivarasekwa Extension, recently, ZUNA National Youth Vice President Shereen Nhodza said the…
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HIV prevalence remains high among youths
Experts focus on innovative solutions to speed up progress against HIV among youth The world has made great strides in reducing the impact of HIV, and AIDS-related deaths are on the decline in every age group – except among adolescents. New UNAIDS estimates show that young people continue to be at elevated risk for HIV…
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Youths vital for the sustainability of tourism
By Byron Mutingwende Since the tourism sector is one of the leading industries in creating jobs to alleviate poverty, there are growing calls for youth participation in the sector. The Zimbabwe Youth in Tourism will host the Africa Youth in Tourism Conference in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair from 6 to…
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Substance and drug abuse rampant among Zimbabwean youths
By Byron Mutingwende Jeremiah James (25) a holder of a degree in sociology from one of the reputable universities in South Africa is snoring, dead-drunk, his mouth wide open and oblivious of a swarm of flies circling around him as he takes a slumber on a hot day on the pavement in Harare’s Central…