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18/04/2026

“We all want influence in life, but in the pursuit of influence, never lose who you are.”
— Elijah Musonda

The EXPERIENCE PARADOX: HOW DO YOUTH GAIN 15 YEARS WITHOUT BEING GIVEN ONE?How exactly does a 23-year-old graduate have ...
16/03/2026

The EXPERIENCE PARADOX: HOW DO YOUTH GAIN 15 YEARS WITHOUT BEING GIVEN ONE?

How exactly does a 23-year-old graduate have 15 years of work experience?

This is the quiet contradiction sitting at the heart of many job adverts today in our country. Most Zambian youths are told to go to school, work hard, earn qualifications, and prepare for the future. But the moment they graduate, they are confronted with a demand that makes no logical sense: 10–15 years of experience for an entry-level job.
It raises a simple but uncomfortable question: Are we designing a labour market that welcomes young people or one that locks them out before they even begin?

This paradox is one of the quiet drivers of youth frustration.
If we are to have an honest national conversation about youth employment, we must also question the expectations we place on young people.

When Zambia gained independence and during the early years of nation building under Kenneth Kaunda, the country was largely run by young people. Many of them had limited formal experience by today’s standards. But they were given responsibility, mentorship, and the opportunity to learn while serving.

That is how nations build capacity.
Experience is not something that appears magically. It is something that grows when people are trusted with responsibility.
This is why policies such as internships, graduate trainee programmes, mentorship pathways, and structured entry-level opportunities are critical for any country that wants to harness the potential of its youth.

Young people do not lack ability.
What they often lack is the opportunity to begin.
If we continue to design a labour market that expects experience without creating pathways to gain it, we risk wasting an entire generation of talent.
And when the energy and talent of young people remain unused, it does not only affect the youth themselves.
It affects innovation, productivity, and the future competitiveness of the entire nation.
The real question is not whether young people have enough experience.
The real question is whether we are creating enough opportunities for them to gain it.
Because every experienced professional today was once a beginner who was given a chance.

15/03/2026

Asking for 10-15 years work experience to a new graduate is a falacy

14/03/2026

If you want a masters Degree without sweating for it, there is one University in Lusaka you can get it from.

13/03/2026

UPDATE: President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Mr. Alex Katakwe(Solwezi East MP) as the new Minister of Health

12/03/2026

Shout out to all fellow youths trying so hard to put food on table without using illegal means
If you are here please continue 💯

The Silent Struggles Behind Every Young Entrepreneur’s Success==================================Being a young entreprene...
12/03/2026

The Silent Struggles Behind Every Young Entrepreneur’s Success
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Being a young entrepreneur in Zambia is not as glamorous as many people think. Behind every business is pressure. Behind every title is responsibility. Behind every success is a lot of silent struggle. People see the shop, the movement, the titles and they assume life must be comfortable. They see progress and believe everything is working perfectly.
But what many people don’t see are the emotional battles that come with trying to build something from nothing. You wake up thinking about salaries.You sleep thinking about bills.Electricity, Rent, Suppliers, Transport, Taxes.

And the hardest part is that none of these responsibilities wait for you to feel ready.

Sometimes the body is tired but the mind cannot rest. The pressure of keeping everything running can be overwhelming. Some days you carry so much stress that you cannot even explain it to anyone.
Yet you still wake up the next morning and push forward.

Then there is the emotional weight that many young entrepreneurs carry quietly.
When people see you trying to succeed, they assume you have already made it. Suddenly you become the solution to every financial problem in the family School fees,Hospital bills,Funeral contributions.

“Just help me with something small.”
You want to help because they are your people. But sometimes the business itself is still struggling to breathe.

Access to capital is another struggle.
Many young people have ideas, energy, and talent but lack the financial backing to grow. Banks demand collateral that young entrepreneurs simply do not have. Loans come with interest rates that can suffocate a young business before it even finds its feet. So many young entrepreneurs build slowly. Very slowly. With small profits. With sleepless nights. With a lot of trial and error.
And sometimes with a lot of silent emotional stress.

But despite all these struggles, many young people still choose this path.
Because entrepreneurship is not just about money.
It is about freedom.
It is about building something meaningful.
It is about creating opportunities not only for yourself, but for others.
Every business you see standing today started as a risk someone took when nothing was guaranteed.
Sometimes the journey is lonely. Sometimes the body feels weak. Sometimes the mind feels heavy.
But the dream of building something meaningful keeps pushing us forward.
And maybe that is the real story behind many young entrepreneurs in Zambia.
Not the titles people see.
But the sacrifice, pressure, emotional weight, and determination behind the scenes.

Youth Day Reflection: How Drugs Have ruined Most Young People, the untold realityBy Thrive & Grow-Elijah When I look at ...
10/03/2026

Youth Day Reflection: How Drugs Have ruined Most Young People, the untold reality

By Thrive & Grow-Elijah

When I look at the streets of Chibolya, Kanyama, and and many other places in Lusaka, I see something that should concern every parent, every leader, and every citizen of this country.

I see young people whose lives are slowly being consumed by drugs and alcohol. Young men and women who should be full of dreams, ideas, and ambition now spend their days trapped in cycles of addiction, frustration, and hopelessness.

It is painful to witness.

Because behind every one of those young faces is a story. Somewhere there is a mother who struggled to raise that child. Somewhere there is a father who believed that education and opportunity would open doors. Somewhere there is a family that once dreamed of a better future through that young person.

But today many of those dreams are fading.

Drug abuse is not just destroying individuals. It is draining families emotionally and financially. Parents who once sacrificed everything for their children now watch helplessly as their hopes disappear into addiction and reckless lifestyles.

And the tragedy is even deeper when we remember one simple truth:

These are the same young people who will one day become husbands, wives, parents, and leaders of our communities.

If this is the path many of them are walking today, what kind of families will we have tomorrow? What kind of communities will we build? What kind of leadership will emerge?

This is why Youth Day must be more than celebration.

It must also be a moment of honest reflection.

Because the talents of many young people are being wasted, not because they lack ability, but because they lack direction, discipline, and meaningful opportunities to channel their energy.

Associate yourself with people who add value to your life.Long gone are the days of simply chilling without purpose or s...
10/03/2026

Associate yourself with people who add value to your life.

Long gone are the days of simply chilling without purpose or substance. Surround yourself with people who challenge your thinking, inspire growth, and push you to become better.

Your circle should not just be about comfort it should be about growth, wisdom, and progress.

Are youths ready to get their hands dirty?By Thrive & Grow-Elijah Sometimes in life and business, we must learn to put o...
07/03/2026

Are youths ready to get their hands dirty?

By Thrive & Grow-Elijah

Sometimes in life and business, we must learn to put our professional ego aside.

Being a doctor while working as a bricklayer doesnt reduce you in any way.

Get any skill olo yabu welder provided you are not begging....otherwise there is no respect in begging.

If an opportunity is legal, honest, and brings value, do not be ashamed to pursue it. Money does not respect titles; it respects effort, humility, and courage.

Many people remain broke not because opportunities are absent, but because their ego is too expensive.

As youths, we must be willing to get our hands dirty, adapt, and do what is necessary to move forward.
Just make sure it is legal, ethical, and dignified.
Put ego aside. Do the work. Make the money.

06/03/2026

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