President Hakainde Hichilema has revealed the launch of a voluntary National Service Programme, designed to build discipline and resilience among young people in Zambia. The initiative, which aims to address issues such as the growing number of street children, will be rolled out based on available resources.
Speaking at State House during a meeting with 40 women’s groups under the Gender Machinery framework, President Hichilema emphasized that the programme will also offer youth opportunities for training in various security and defense sectors, including the Zambia Army, Zambia Air Force (ZAF), Zambia National Service (ZNS), Zambia Police, and Zambia Correctional Service.
The President further stated that he has personally set an example by ensuring his own children undergo military training.
