UNIVERSITY of Zambia political historian Professor Bizeck Phiri says young people must be taught about governance from the grassroots in order for them to elect leaders in the future who will develop the country. Professor Phiri says when youths are learned on governance issues, they will know what to look for in a leader. Speaking in an interview, Tuesday, Prof Phiri said if the youth were well informed, they would vote properly. “We note that today, it also has to do with our school system, how much is our civic education enlightening the youth? Because when you talk about youths, we are talking about people that are still in the school system when they reach the age of voting. How...
