Official page of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training. We are there to develop, promote and empower young people in Zimbabwe.

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Youth Business Forum (ZITF) is ON!!!! Join us for an exciting forum bringing together young entrepreneurs, business leaders, and policymakers. Learn, connect, and grow your business opportunities. Don’t miss out! #ZITF #YouthEmpowerment #Bulawayo #FinancialInclusion
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Today, Honorable Minister T. Machakaire presided over the graduation ceremony of the 'Building Resilience and Enhancing Food Security' project at the Chivi-Mhandamahwe Vocational Training Centre. A total of 203 young individuals from Chivi and Mwenezi graduated in various
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fields and they are now equipped with the skills necessary to address youth unemployment and contribute positively to our nation. Congratulations to all the graduates! Your resilience is the foundation of our country's prosperity. #empowertheyouthsecurethefuture #youthempowermen
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Hon. Minister T. Machakaire represented by Acting Director Vocational Skills Training Mr. N. Mudzamiri officiated the graduation ceremony of 430 graduates in Beitbridge, Mat South today. The graduates trained various skills programs which included practical vocational
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live skills, entrepreneurship training and sexual reproductive health knowledge with the support of Young Africa Zimbabwe and IOM Zimbabwe. In a speech read on his behalf minister Machakaire reiterated that the new graduates are not
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merely recipients of assistance but active agents of economic transformation and responsible artisans, technician, and entrepreneurs that will drive Zimbabwe’s industrialisation. #youthempowermentforabetterzimbabwe #empowertheyouthsecurethefuture #youthempowerment
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Today Honourable Minister T. Machakaire confirmed that all is set for the 2026 National Youth Day celebrations, to be held on 21 February at Igava Training Centre in Mashonaland East under the theme “Youth Agenda for Transformation.” His Excellency President Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa
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will grace the occasion as Guest of Honour and is expected to be joined by over 30,000 young people, foreign delegations, and stakeholders. Hon Minister Machakaire also officiated the send-off of young Zimbabwean scholarship recipients bound for Algeria for vocational skills
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training a partnership that affirms Government’s commitment to skills development and the National Youth Empowerment Strategy. #youthagendafortransformation #youthempowermentforabetterzimbabwe #empowertheyouthsecurethefuture @zimyouthcouncil @HeraldZimbabwe @InfoMinZW
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We are excited to announce that preparations for the upcoming 2026 21st February National Youth Day are progressing exceptionally well at Igava in Marondera, Mashonaland East. The preparations are going on well as confirmed by our Hon Minister T. Machakaire. #NationalYouthDay
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His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa handed over vehicles to our Ministry at State House in Harare this morning. This significant gesture will enhance the operational capabilities of Youth Service in Zimbabwe Training Centres and District Heads across the country.
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Today, Hon. Minister T. Machakaire is presenting the Ministry's 2026 budget at the National Pre-Budget Seminar in Bulawayo. This three-day seminar is centered around the theme: "Enhancing Drivers of Economic Growth and Transformation Towards Vision 2030." @bank_empower
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The Ministry of Youth Empowerment Development and Vocational Training is pleased to announce that the National Youth Empowerment Strategy 2026-2030 is now available for access on our website. Visit the link: [National Youth Empowerment Strategy 2026-2030](youth.gov.zw/resources)

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Today, Hon. Minister T. Machakaire delivered a keynote address at the Ministry's Strategic Planning Review Workshop being held in Bulawayo. The annual strategic plan workshop is being attended by the Deputy Minister Hon. K. Mupamhanga, Permanent Secretary Mr. S. Mhlanga,
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Chief Director Mr. E. Murinda, Directors, and Deputy Directors from all provinces. Hon. T. Machakaire, in his address, emphasised a new game plan for shaping and transforming the lives of our young people over the next five years. #empowertheyouthsecurethefuture
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