YOUTH, Sport and Arts Minister Elvis Nkandu says as at September 31, 2020, K470 million was received with the target of empowering 150,000 youths. And Nalolo PNUP member of parliament Imanga Wamunyima says there is need for proper monitoring and evaluation when implementing youth development programmes to avoid having beneficiaries who are above 35 years old. Meanwhile, Lundazi PF member of parliament Brenda Nyirenda says it is painful that no resources have been allocated towards sports infrastructure development. Speaking in parliament, Friday, Nkandu said all resources distributed under the Arts Empowerment and Development Scheme were a revolving fund which needed to be paid back within 36 months from the day the loan was disbursed. He also explained that the 2022...

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