By White Luhanga
A 57-year-old man in the Chama District of the Eastern Province has challenged youths to take advantage of the skills development component under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to acquire skills.
Stanly Chabongoloka of Makeni compound, who was among the 287 people who graduated today, 22 August, 2025, in Fashion Design and Textile Technology at the Chama Youth Resource Centre, described CDF as a game-changer.
Mr. Chabongoloka thanked the government for the increment of CDF, which has enabled him to pursue his course.
He says life has not been easy, especially considering he has four children and a wife, and completing the course is a step in the right direction.
Mr. Chabongoloka has since appealed to well-wishers who could help him with a sewing machine now that he has acquired a skill.
Meanwhile, Mr. Chabongoloka emphasised the need for youths to acquire skills that can restrain them from illicit activities such as stealing and beer drinking.
©️ Zambia Reports | August 23rd, 2025.