WE live in a digital era where social media creates unrealistic standards of success; some young people feel pressured to measure their lives against unrealistic images, while others face the frustration of unemployment, Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba has observed. Speaking during the commemoration of Youth Day in Livingstone, Thursday, Sikumba, who is also Livingstone area MP, urged youths to believe in their potential, act boldly and help shape a stronger, more inclusive and prosperous Zambia. “As we celebrate, we must acknowledge the realities many young people face today. We live in a digital era where social media often creates unrealistic standards of success. Many young people silently struggle with feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and depression. Some feel pressure to measure...




