Youth empowerment key to Africa’s transformation, says National Arts Council boss

📅 Published: August 19, 2025

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National Arts Council of Zimbabwe chief executive officer  Napoleon Nyanhi has urged African governments to place young people at the centre of socio-economic transformation, stressing that youth empowerment, skills development, and innovation will define the continent’s future.

Speaking at the Second Harare Forum for Africa on Tuesday, Nyanhi highlighted the importance of investing in youth-led enterprises and exchange programmes, pointing out that youths constitute over 67% of Zimbabwe’s population. “Youth is the driving force of our nation’s socio-economic transformation,” he said.

He commended China’s investment in education, skills development, and digital innovation, noting how collaboration with Zimbabwe is opening up opportunities for cultural exchange and technology transfer. “Your dedication has brought together experts, academics, students, and practitioners from China and Zimbabwe to share knowledge and experiences that will shape the future of our youth,” Nyanhi said.

He also commended government for approving the National Youth Empowerment Strategy (2026–2030), which integrates young people into the formal economy and equips them with digital, agricultural, and entrepreneurial skills. “This strategy is a blueprint designed to harness the demographic dividend and ensure that no young Zimbabwean is left behind. 🔗

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