LABOUR and Social Security Minister Brenda Tambatamba says government is concerned with the level of preparedness for employment amongst fresh graduates, which according to the 2020 skills survey stands at 19.3 percent. And Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia president Lie Tie says unemployment remains a pressing challenge hence the Chamber’s commitment to champion job creation and economic growth through job expos. Speaking during the Job-Expo launch on the sidelines of the 95th Agricultural and Commercial Show, Friday, Tambatamba said most graduates lacked employable skills such as analytical and communication skills, as well as positive attitudes towards work. “I am delighted and honoured to have been invited to flag off the college students’ job- expo, which is aimed at providing...

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