28/07/2026
*JAFFE JOURNAL | NEWS UPDATE | TOUCH MEDIA*
*28 July 2026 | Solwezi District, North-Western Province*
*"Our Youths Deserve Better. You Will Return to the Mufumbwe, Kikonge and Kasenseli Gold Mines When We Form Government" – Mundubile*
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) President Brian Mundubile has pledged to restore opportunities for young people in the mining sector, saying his government will prioritise youth empowerment and responsible artisanal mining.
Addressing supporters during the NRPUP Mega Rally in Solwezi today , Mr Mundubile said his party could not ignore the plight of unemployed youths or the concerns raised by traditional leaders in mineral rich areas.
"We cannot ignore the desperate calls of our unemployed youths and the legitimate concerns of our traditional leaders. It is unacceptable that chiefdoms blessed with abundant mineral resources continue to be defined by poverty and underdevelopment instead of prosperity," he said.
Mr Mundubile assured the people of Solwezi and the wider North-Western Province that an NRPUP government would ensure local communities benefit from their natural resources.
"To our young people, when we form government next month, you will return to the Mufumbwe, Kikonge and Kasenseli gold mine in Mwinilunga with the full support of your government," he said.
He argued that when gold was discovered in these areas, the government should have organised artisanal mining, provided safety training, and created a legal framework that would allow local people to earn sustainable livelihoods.
Instead, he alleged, the government's response was characterised by intimidation and the use of guns, force against young people seeking economic opportunities.
Mr Mundubile pledged that under an NRPUP administration, youths engaged in lawful mining activities would be supported rather than threatened.
"We will not simply return these mining opportunities to you; we will work alongside you to ensure that mining is conducted safely, legally and profitably for the benefit of our communities," he said.
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