ARTS MINISTER NKANDU APPLAUDS SKILLS DEVELOPMENT BY MTF
MINISTER of Youth, Sports, and Arts Elvis Nkandu has applauded MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) for its contribution to skills development in the creative space.
Minister Nkandu said: “The involvement of the private sector in the creative industry is supplementing the ministry’s effort because the government cannot do it alone. Through MTF, young people in Zambia and Southern Africa are being equipped with creative industry skills to grow the arts industry in Zambia and Southern Africa.”
He called on MTF to work with the government and partner with his ministry to operationalize the recently launched film policy. He further stated that in support of the creative industry, the government zero-rated the importation of film and music equipment in Zambia.
The minister said this when MTF new students paid a courtesy call on him in Lusaka. The minister further urged the students to make use of their talents. “Talent is the most well-paying job,” he remarked.
Speaking at the same event, MTF Academy Director, Christopher Puta said: “Some students who have graduated from the academy have been employed in organizations and institutions where they are contributing to the growth of the creative industry in their respective countries.”
During the courtesy call, Head of Corporate Affairs, Chilufya Mwelwa at MultiChoice Zambia said: “MTF is a Corporate Social Investment of MultiChoice which enrols 20 students annually from Zambia and six other southern African countries to participate in a yearlong fully funded program.”
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Chama Fumba who was part of the meeting said: “MultiChoice Talent Factory and MultiChoice Zambia have helped to create jobs through various productions like Zuba Production, which is in line with the government’s agenda to create more jobs for local people.”