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Lesego Chombo

Also known as: Ms Chombo · Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo

2026-06-022026-06-13
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  1. June 2026

  2. Mmegi

    … Officially launching the programme, Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo described the initiative as more than a training programme, calling it a national mission to position Batswana at the centre of future economic opportunities.“This landmark project is more than …

    Youth, women positioned for energy sector opportunities

  3. Daily News Botswana

    … Speaking at the launch in Gaborone on Monday, the Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Ms Lesego Chombo, described the programme as more than an economic initiative, calling it “a national mission and a covenant between the state and its citizens.” She said the programme aimed t …

    Initiative Opens Energy Opportunities
Mining & Energy

Youth and women trained for oil and gas sector jobs

The News

A partnership programme between Seth Resources Petroleum, BA ISAGO University, eMangweni Business Solutions, Botswana Oil Limited and the Presidential Youth Empowerment Campaign aims to equip youth, women and citizen-owned enterprises with practical knowledge, technical skills and business opportunities across the oil and gas value chain. Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo described it as a national mission to position Batswana at the centre of future economic opportunities and to diversify the economy beyond diamonds.

Why it matters

A multi-partner youth training initiative in oil and gas aims to position Batswana in economic diversification beyond diamonds, addressing the nation's long-term prosperity.

5 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Friday 5 June

  1. Youth and women trained for oil and gas sector jobs

    A partnership programme between Seth Resources Petroleum, BA ISAGO University, eMangweni Business Solutions, Botswana Oil Limited and the Presidential Youth Empowerment Campaign aims to equip youth, women and citizen-owned enterprises with practical knowledge, technical skills and business opportunities across the oil and gas value chain. Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo described it as a national mission to position Batswana at the centre of future economic opportunities and to diversify the economy beyond diamonds.

    5 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Botswana launches youth and women oil and gas programme

    Botswana has launched the Botswana Youth, Women and Citizen (BYWC) Oil and Gas Programme to position citizens at the forefront of the country's emerging energy sector and reduce dependence on diamonds. The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs said the initiative aims to equip young people, women and citizens with skills and opportunities for job creation and participation in wealth creation as the country prepares for economic diversification.

    2 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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