THERE have been some strange complaints from leaders of the ruling party to the effect that their youths are not benefiting from the government as they expected. We are being told that the youths are frustrated, hence their demand for a change of leadership in the party structures. Last week, we heard from UPND Deputy Secretary General Gertrude Imenda who said ruling party youths are frustrated because PF members are still in charge of government affairs, controlling contracts and job opportunities, thereby side-lining the hard working youths who suffered and sacrificed for the party during campaigns. Madam Imenda says it was expected that once UPND assumed office, the party youths would be employed or at least benefit from government contracts,...

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