In Zambia as in many African states, unemployment is one of the key issues facing young people today. This article, originally published by CGTN Africa, chronicles success stories of Zambian youth who have started their own businesses in response to a lack of conventional job opportunities. While unemployment is a pressing issue that must be addressed on a large scale, some youth interviewed point out that this situation provided them with the chance to develop their own business models and pursue projects of interest.
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