SUMBAWANGA, Oct. 11 -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed local government leaders to ensure young people receive timely information on economic opportunities to help them secure jobs and start businesses.

He issued the directives yesterday during the launch of National Youth Week celebrations at Ndua Grounds in Sumbawanga Municipal Council, Rukwa Region, under the theme “Different Environments, Equal Opportunities for Youth.” The Premier was represented by Minister for Education Science and Technology Prof Adolf Mkenda.

The celebrations began on October 8 and will culminate on October 14, Nyerere Day. Dr Nchemba directed regional commissioners, district commissioners, council directors and youth development offi...