{"id":99776,"date":"2024-10-22T11:56:24","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/misuse-of-digital-platforms-derails-youths-future"},"modified":"2024-10-22T14:10:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:10:15","slug":"misuse-of-digital-platforms-derails-youths-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/misuse-of-digital-platforms-derails-youths-future","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Misuse of digital platforms derails youths\u2019 future\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>PARLIAMENTARY Youth Caucus chairperson Stanley Sakupwanya says misuse of digital platforms is threatening the future of young people in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n<p>Sakupwanya also called for discipline and focus among the youths.<\/p>\n<p>In his opening remarks at the youth inclusive budget consultative at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden yesterday, Sakupwanya said drug and substance abuse was also threatening the potential in youths.<\/p>\n<p>The two-day event, which started on Sunday, was attended by several stakeholders, including Youth deputy minister Kudakwashe Mupamhanga.<\/p>\n<p>The caucus meeting was organised by the Zimbabwe Institute and the Zimbabwe Youth Council.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must cultivate a culture of hard work, discipline and responsibility,\u201d Sakupwanya said.<\/p>\n<p>He said government\u2019s focus on investing in digital literacy was essential for equipping Zimbabwe\u2019s youth to lead in the digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI urge you to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence, machine learning and emerging technologies to create new opportunities and address real world challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the young people present today, this is your moment \u2014 a moment where your voices will be heard in shaping the future of our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sakupwanya said the youths should be active in informing Zimbabwe\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether facing economic challenges, drought, or global crises, resilience will help us thrive and adapt. For you, resilience means developing the skills, creativity, and innovation to excel in diverse sectors \u2014 agriculture, mining, technology and entrepreneurship,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour talent and potential must be harnessed to drive this vision forward. You must be disciplined, hardworking, and proactive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. PARLIAMENTARY Youth Caucus chairperson Stanley Sakupwanya says misuse of digital platforms is threatening the future of young people in Zimbabwe. Sakupwanya also called for discipline and focus among the youths. 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