Message Dim 1 Nov 2015 09:45

Register as voters-Youths told

President Edgar Lungu has called on eligible citizens, especially the youth to register as voters ahead of the 2016 general elections.



Speaking when he addressed multitude of youths at freedom Park in Kitwe, President Lungu said the by registering as voters, the youth will be asserting their rights in the governance of the nation.



President Lungu says he wants to work with the youth in developing the nation saying today’s rally marks a great awakening for the young citizens in the country.



President Lungu has thanked youths for rejuvenating the spirit of participating in national issues.



He said youths are the engine of national development.



And President Lungu warned civic leaders against issuing out illegal plots.



Meanwhile, President Lungu said the ZCCM shares for the Black mountain in Kitwe will have to go to the people in the area.



He has urged leaders at the black mountain to ensure that everyone benefits from the Black mountain.



And the President said youth empowerment should be actualised and that it should bring about meaningful benefits.



And the President said KCM management has assured him that no one will be retrenched.



He has since urged the labour movement to defend the interests of the workers.



President Lungu says he has taken a personal stance to engage mining houses through dialogue to find a lasting solution to the challenges facing the sector.



Meanwhile, PF Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri has urged youths on the Copperbelt to denounce regional politics.



Ms Phiri says all youths in the Province should register as voters.



She also says all suspensions in the party have been lifted.



And Information and Broadcasting Services Minister Chishimba Kambwili said challenges such as load shedding and depreciation of the kwacha cannot be blamed on Government because they are a global issue.



Mr. Kambwili who is also Roan Member of Parliament said those politicising the challenges are not helping matters.



Copperbelt Provincial Minister Mwenya Musenge says PF is silently working hard to upgrade roads on the Copperbelt.



Meanwhile Local Government and Housing Minister Steven Kampyongo says he will work with markeers to spur economic growth adding access to land will be a priority for ordinary citizens.



At the same rally, Mines Deputy Minister and Wusakile Member of Parliament Richard Musukwa says Government will only side with investors who have the interest of the nation at heart and not those laying off workers when things get bad.



And State House Minister Mulenga Sata says the visionary leadership of late President Michael Sata is being manifested through President Lungu.



And PF Publicity Committee Vice- Chairperson Sunday Chanda says the youths on the Copperbelt are ready to give President Lungu a fresh mandate.