Government has launched the six million United States Dollars Aquaculture seed fund Youth Empowerment Initiative under the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development project.Vice President Inonge Wina, who launched the initiative, says the seed fund will help the youths venture into aquaculture value chain .Mrs Wina says the fund will also build capacity for youths who lack skills and knowledge in aquaculture as a business venture.She says 62 million Kwacha has already been approved for empowering youths in 10 provinces.Mrs Wina has since urged youths to take advantage and apply to benefit from the fund.The Vice President, who was speaking in Lusaka today, said the Government is committed to carrying out empowerment programmes that will uplift the lives of all.She further said those that benefit from the fund should pay back the loans, so that other youths can benefit .Mrs Wina said through the initiative the country is expected to reduce the 87 thousand fish deficit thereby […]
Govt Launches $6m Aquaculture Youth Funds
