About The Patriotic Front
This is the Official Patriotic Front (PF), Zambia's ruling party, and the country's largest political organisation
The PF is dedicated to the uplifting of the living standards and conditions of the Zambian people through implementing policies that promote equal opportunities, sustainable development and good governance
Founded by His Excellency the late 5th Republic President Michael Chilufya Sata as a breakaway party of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy in 2001 after the then President Frederick Chiluba nominated Levy Mwanawasa as its presidential candidate for 2001 elections. After several years, the PF finally gained power in the 2011 general elections.
The PF is dedicated to the uplifting of the living standards and conditions of the Zambian people through implementing policies that promote equal opportunities, sustainable development and good governance
Founded by His Excellency the late 5th Republic President Michael Chilufya Sata as a breakaway party of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy in 2001 after the then President Frederick Chiluba nominated Levy Mwanawasa as its presidential candidate for 2001 elections. After several years, the PF finally gained power in the 2011 general elections.
our party structure
H.E Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu
Party President
Hon. Davies Mwila
Party Secretary General
Hon. Mumbi Phiri
Party Deputy Secretary General
Hon. Kelvin Sampa
Party Youth Chairman
Hon. Jean Kapata
Party Chairperson For Women
The Zambian Cabinet
H.E Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu
President of The Republic of Zambia
Mrs. Inonge Wina
Vice President
Hon. Given Lubinda
Minister of Justice
Hon. Chama Davies
Minister of Defense
Hon. Stephen Kampyongo
Minister of Home Affair
Hon. Chitalu Chilufya
Minister of Health
Hon. Joseph Malanji
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Hon. Dora Siliya
Minister of Information and Broadcasting
Hon. Christopher Yaluma
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry
Hon. Ronald Chitotela
Minister of Tourism and Arts
Hon. Joyce Simukoko
MP Labour and Social Security
Hon. Jean Kapata
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
Hon. Lawrence Sichalwe
Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs
Godfridah Nsenduluka Sumaili
Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs
Chomba Freedom Sikazwe
Minister of Presidential Affairs
Matthew Nkhuwa
Minister of Energy
Bwalya Emmanuel Kanyanta Ng’andu
Minister of Finance
Dennis Musuku Wanchinga
Minister of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection
Hon. Nkandu Luo
Minister of Fisheries and Livestock
David Mabumba
Minister of General Education
Richard Musukwa
Minister of Mines and Minerals Development
Micheal Zondani Jay Katambo
Minister of Agriculture Micheal Zondani Jay Katambo
Kampamba Mulenga
Minister of Community Development and Social Services
Mutotwe L Kafwaya
Minister of Transportation and Communication
Emmanuel Mulenga
Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Development
Vincent Mwale
Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Development
Charles Romel Banda
Minister of Local Government
Sylvia Bambala Chalikosa
Minister of works and Supply
Likando Kalaluka
Attorney General
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Hon. Kelvin Mutale Sampa MCC
National Chairman
Tobias T Banda
Vice National Chairman
Alexander Chido Musimuko
Secretary General
Friday Mwape
Chairperson M&E Committee
Eleni Grigoraki
Chairperson Employment & empowerment Committee
Charles Simusokwe
Chairperson Media
Brave Mweetwa
Chairperson Mobilization
Nachilima Cleopatra Chisala
National Committee Member
Scholastica Phiri
National committee Member
Ireen Bianca
National Committee Member
Nkatya C Kakusa
National Committee Member
About Us
The Patriotic Front National Youth League was founded in 2011 as an organization of the youth committed to the ideals of democracy, development, freedom and peace. It is governed by and adheres to the policies and programs of the PF, and its existence derives from the constitution of the PF. The National Youth League is a mass youth formation of the PF; it is committed to the creation of a united, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous Zambia. It shall rally all the youth of our country to play an active part in building our communities and our country. In doing so, the PF Youth League shall strive to achieve fundamental social change for the benefit of all young people and the working class. It shall endeavor to unite the youth of our country so as to take their rightful place in the affairs of the country. The PF National Youth League has over the years organized young people to play a critical role in national development and will continue to do so in the following ways; Promote the economic participation of the youth in national development through employment creation and entrepreneurship development; Increase access to quality and equitable education and skills development relevant to the aspirations of the youth and society; Improve the health and general well-being of the adolescents and youth in order to enhance their productivity and contribution to national development; Promote youth participation in creative industries (art, culture and recreation) as a major source of livelihood; Mainstream youth issues in all government and private sector institutions for effective youth responsive programming; Professionalize youth work practice in Zambia; and Integrate cross cutting issues into youth development.
“With approximately 74% of its total population being under the age of 30, Zambia is one of the many youthful African countries. This is a huge and energetic human resource potential that requires to be harnessed towards national development” - PF MANIFESTO
“Towards Skilled, Enlightened, Economically empowered and Patriotic Youth Impacting positively on National Development.” - NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY AND NATIONAL ACTION PLAN THEME.
“With approximately 74% of its total population being under the age of 30, Zambia is one of the many youthful African countries. This is a huge and energetic human resource potential that requires to be harnessed towards national development” - PF MANIFESTO
“Towards Skilled, Enlightened, Economically empowered and Patriotic Youth Impacting positively on National Development.” - NATIONAL YOUTH POLICY AND NATIONAL ACTION PLAN THEME.
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What Is Down Depression ?
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. It can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of well-being. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration and a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping. People experiencing depression may have feelings of dejection, hopelessness and, sometimes, suicidal thoughts. It can either be short term or long term. The core symptom of depression is said to be anhedonia, which refers to loss of interest or a loss of feeling of pleasure in certain activities that usually bring joy to people. Depressed mood is a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia; it is a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved one; and it is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments.
Depression is a serious mental illness which negatively changes how you feel, act and think. It affects over 250 million people worldwide, making it the most common mental illness. Yet, Depression is often overlooked and untreated, due to stigma, fear and lack of awareness.
You may be suffering from Depression if you experience the following symptoms for an extended period of time:
10 Natural Depression Treatments
Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior -- your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking -- are all natural depression treatments.
These tips can help you feel better -- starting right now.
1. Get in a routine. If you’re depressed, you need a routine, says Ian Cook, MD. He's a psychiatrist and director of the Depression Research and Clinic Program at UCLA.
Depression can strip away the structure from your life. One day melts into the next. Setting a gentle daily schedule can help you get back on track.
2.Set goals. When you're depressed, you may feel like you can't accomplish anything. That makes you feel worse about yourself. To push back, set daily goals for yourself.
"Start very small," Cook says. "Make your goal something that you can succeed at, like doing the dishes every other day."
As you start to feel better, you can add more challenging daily goals.
3. Exercise. It temporarily boosts feel-good chemicals called endorphins. It may also have long-term benefits for people with depression. Regular exercise seems to encourage the brain to rewire itself in positive ways, Cook says.
How much exercise do you need? You don’t need to run marathons to get a benefit. Just walking a few times a week can help.
4. Eat healthy. There is no magic diet that fixes depression. It's a good idea to watch what you eat, though. If depression tends to make you overeat, getting in control of your eating will help you feel better.
Although nothing is definitive, Cook says there's evidence that foods with omega-3 fatty acids (such as salmon and tuna) and folic acid (such as spinach and avocado) could help ease depression.
5. Get enough sleep. Depression can make it hard to get enough shut-eye, and too little sleep can make depression worse.
What can you do? Start by making some changes to your lifestyle. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Try not to nap. Take all the distractions out of your bedroom -- no computer and no TV. In time, you may find your sleep improves.
6. Take on responsibilities. When you’re depressed, you may want to pull back from life and give up your responsibilities at home and at work. Don't. Staying involved and having daily responsibilities can help you maintain a lifestyle that can help counter depression. They ground you and give you a sense of accomplishment.
If you're not up to full-time school or work, that’s fine. Think about part-time. If that seems like too much, consider volunteer work.
7. Challenge negative thoughts. In your fight against depression, a lot of the work is mental -- changing how you think. When you're depressed, you leap to the worst possible conclusions.
The next time you're feeling terrible about yourself, use logic as a natural depression treatment. You might feel like no one likes you, but is there real evidence for that? You might feel like the most worthless person on the planet, but is that really likely? It takes practice, but in time you can beat back those negative thoughts before they get out of control.
8. Check with your doctor before using supplements. "There's promising evidence for certain supplements for depression," Cook says. Those include fish oil, folic acid, and SAMe. But more research needs to be done before we'll know for sure. Always check with your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you’re already taking medications.
9. Do something new. When you’re depressed, you’re in a rut. Push yourself to do something different. Go to a museum. Pick up a used book and read it on a park bench. Volunteer at a soup kitchen. Take a language class.
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. It can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of well-being. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration and a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping. People experiencing depression may have feelings of dejection, hopelessness and, sometimes, suicidal thoughts. It can either be short term or long term. The core symptom of depression is said to be anhedonia, which refers to loss of interest or a loss of feeling of pleasure in certain activities that usually bring joy to people. Depressed mood is a symptom of some mood disorders such as major depressive disorder or dysthymia; it is a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved one; and it is also a symptom of some physical diseases and a side effect of some drugs and medical treatments.
Depression is a serious mental illness which negatively changes how you feel, act and think. It affects over 250 million people worldwide, making it the most common mental illness. Yet, Depression is often overlooked and untreated, due to stigma, fear and lack of awareness.
You may be suffering from Depression if you experience the following symptoms for an extended period of time:
- Feeling Sad or Helpless
- Thoughts of death, suicide and self-harm
- Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Changes in habits and behavior
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feelings of worthlessness and low self-esteem
Depression is a real illness, and is different from normal feelings of sadness which go away naturally after some time.
10 Natural Depression Treatments
Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior -- your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking -- are all natural depression treatments.
These tips can help you feel better -- starting right now.
1. Get in a routine. If you’re depressed, you need a routine, says Ian Cook, MD. He's a psychiatrist and director of the Depression Research and Clinic Program at UCLA.
Depression can strip away the structure from your life. One day melts into the next. Setting a gentle daily schedule can help you get back on track.
2.Set goals. When you're depressed, you may feel like you can't accomplish anything. That makes you feel worse about yourself. To push back, set daily goals for yourself.
"Start very small," Cook says. "Make your goal something that you can succeed at, like doing the dishes every other day."
As you start to feel better, you can add more challenging daily goals.
3. Exercise. It temporarily boosts feel-good chemicals called endorphins. It may also have long-term benefits for people with depression. Regular exercise seems to encourage the brain to rewire itself in positive ways, Cook says.
How much exercise do you need? You don’t need to run marathons to get a benefit. Just walking a few times a week can help.
4. Eat healthy. There is no magic diet that fixes depression. It's a good idea to watch what you eat, though. If depression tends to make you overeat, getting in control of your eating will help you feel better.
Although nothing is definitive, Cook says there's evidence that foods with omega-3 fatty acids (such as salmon and tuna) and folic acid (such as spinach and avocado) could help ease depression.
5. Get enough sleep. Depression can make it hard to get enough shut-eye, and too little sleep can make depression worse.
What can you do? Start by making some changes to your lifestyle. Go to bed and get up at the same time every day. Try not to nap. Take all the distractions out of your bedroom -- no computer and no TV. In time, you may find your sleep improves.
6. Take on responsibilities. When you’re depressed, you may want to pull back from life and give up your responsibilities at home and at work. Don't. Staying involved and having daily responsibilities can help you maintain a lifestyle that can help counter depression. They ground you and give you a sense of accomplishment.
If you're not up to full-time school or work, that’s fine. Think about part-time. If that seems like too much, consider volunteer work.
7. Challenge negative thoughts. In your fight against depression, a lot of the work is mental -- changing how you think. When you're depressed, you leap to the worst possible conclusions.
The next time you're feeling terrible about yourself, use logic as a natural depression treatment. You might feel like no one likes you, but is there real evidence for that? You might feel like the most worthless person on the planet, but is that really likely? It takes practice, but in time you can beat back those negative thoughts before they get out of control.
8. Check with your doctor before using supplements. "There's promising evidence for certain supplements for depression," Cook says. Those include fish oil, folic acid, and SAMe. But more research needs to be done before we'll know for sure. Always check with your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you’re already taking medications.
9. Do something new. When you’re depressed, you’re in a rut. Push yourself to do something different. Go to a museum. Pick up a used book and read it on a park bench. Volunteer at a soup kitchen. Take a language class.
When we challenge ourselves to do something different, there are chemical changes in the brain," Cook says. "Trying something new alters the levels of [the brain chemical] dopamine, which is associated with pleasure, enjoyment, and learning."
10. Try to have fun. If you’re depressed, make time for things you enjoy. What if nothing seems fun anymore? "That's just a symptom of depression," Cook says. You have to keep trying anyway.
10. Try to have fun. If you’re depressed, make time for things you enjoy. What if nothing seems fun anymore? "That's just a symptom of depression," Cook says. You have to keep trying anyway.
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- P.O.BOX 33965 Lusaka,Zambia
- +260-211-235787 - Patriotic Front Secretariat
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