{"id":82537,"date":"2026-04-23T20:39:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/copperbelt-youth-pledge-k100000-for-hh-nomination-fee"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:46:33","slug":"copperbelt-youth-pledge-k100000-for-hh-nomination-fee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/copperbelt-youth-pledge-k100000-for-hh-nomination-fee","title":{"rendered":"Copperbelt Youth Pledge K100,000 For HH Nomination Fee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>A Copperbelt-based youth, Gift Kapembwa, has pledged to personally pay the K100,000 presidential nomination fee for President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the upcoming 13th August General Elections, citing conviction in the Head of State\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Kapembwa says his decision is driven not by financial capacity, but by a deep sense of belief in the President\u2019s vision and performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe President can pay for himself, or other well-wishers can do that for him. Mine is not about affordability, but about conviction, that he deserves my monetary support because of the visionary leadership he has exhibited so far,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that his gesture is a demonstration of patriotism and active citizen participation in shaping the country\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI commit to paying the K100,000 nomination fee for my President, His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema. This is about duty and standing for a vision, backing leadership that puts people first, and taking responsibility for the Zambia we want to see,\u201d Kapembwa added.<\/p>\n<p>The youth further called on fellow citizens to rally behind leadership they believe in, stressing the importance of unity and collective action in national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, let\u2019s rise, unite, and drive forward a better Zambia under a leader who truly has the people at heart,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Kapembwa\u2019s pledge comes as political activities continue to intensify in the lead-up to the general elections, with various stakeholders expressing support and positioning themselves within the evolving democratic landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. A Copperbelt-based youth, Gift Kapembwa, has pledged to personally pay the K100,000 presidential nomination fee for President Hakainde Hichilema ahead of the upcoming 13th August General Elections, citing conviction in the Head of State\u2019s leadership. 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