Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) aimed at expanding opportunities for young people in the transport sector, through skills development, road safety training and entrepreneurship programmes

Speaking during the signing ceremony of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts Permanent Secretary Kangwa Chileshe the partnership places young people at the centre of government efforts to promote employment creation and economic empowerment.

Meanwhile Road Transport and Safety Agency Chief Executive Officer Amon Mweemba said the MoU will enable RTSA and the Ministry to educate young people on road safety, ensure they obtain valid rider licenses and equip them with knowledge of traffic regulations before operating motorcycles.