Also known as: Ms Chombo · Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Lesego Chombo · Hon. Lesego Chombo · Honourable Lesego Chombo · Minister Chombo · Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs Honourable Lesego Chombo · Ms Lesego Chombo
Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs leading initiatives on youth empowerment, women's economic participation, and gender-based violence response.
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Weekend Post
… The facility was officiated by First Lady Kaone Tumalano Boko, alongside the Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo, and the Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, David Tshere. …
New Digital Centre launched at Sankoyo Primary School to bridge rural divideWeekend Post
… The instrument was received in a formal ceremony by Honourable Lesego Chombo, Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, marking the beginning of an ambitious implementation phase rather than an ending. …
BOTSWANA accedes to the African Youth CharterMmegi
… 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 opportunitiesDaily 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 OpportunitiesMozambique's First Lady Ms Gueta Chapo donated US$3,000 to Botswana's Office of the First Lady at a fundraising event for the new GBV One-Stop Service Centre in Gaborone, with First Lady Kaone Boko stating the funds would support survivor care, early intervention, and educational outreach to combat gender-based violence as a continental responsibility.
1 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Mozambique's First Lady Ms Gueta Chapo donated US$3,000 to Botswana's Office of the First Lady at a fundraising event for the new GBV One-Stop Service Centre in Gaborone, with First Lady Kaone Boko stating the funds would support survivor care, early intervention, and educational outreach to combat gender-based violence as a continental responsibility.
1 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
First Lady Kaone Boko and her Mozambican counterpart Madame Gueta Chapo distributed maternal care packs and educational materials to young mothers in Gaborone West, with Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe reaffirming government commitment to child health and maternal care.
30 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is developing a restaurant at the Samora Machel Museum in Lobatse to serve Portuguese and local Setswana cuisine, including shrimp and Seswaa dishes, Minister of Environment and Tourism Wynter Mmolotsi announced during a visit by Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo.
30 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Government has introduced two interventions under NDP 12 to address gender-based violence: revival of the Women's Economic Empowerment Program, funded partly by an alcohol levy to break cycles of economic dependence, and One Stop Service Centers offering trauma-focused, integrated support for GBV survivors in a single location to reduce retraumatization.
28 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Multiple government ministries met for the second sitting of the Technical Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence, with Cabinet elevating it to an executive body in July. The Committee has approved an action plan and is drafting a GBV Bill to address legal gaps, though most ministries lack dedicated funding for GBV work.
28 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
With about two-thirds of Botswana's population under 35, the government is partnering with UNICEF to train youth for employment and entrepreneurship as part of the 12th National Development Plan and Botswana Economic Transformation Plan. Minister Moeti Mohwasa said UNICEF's longstanding collaboration on healthcare, nutrition, and policy development makes it vital for reducing youth unemployment and driving economic growth.
18 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
At a birthday celebration for elders aged 100–106, the Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs praised elderly citizens for their sacrifices, hard work and patriotism in laying foundations for Botswana's development, highlighting their voluntary contributions to building schools and infrastructure.
13 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The National Research and Innovation Council Bill, newly passed, establishes two permanent seats for Batswana under 35 on the apex body overseeing the country's research and innovation ecosystem. The youth seats are secured by law and require candidates to possess requisite skills for meaningful participation.
12 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
Youth and Gender Affairs Minister Lesego Chombo told Student Representative Council leaders that government should treat young people as active partners rather than passive beneficiaries, proposing an all-SRC consultative forum and a formal action register to track student concerns.
12 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana Football Association president Tariq Babitseng told the association's ordinary general assembly that grassroots development is essential for improving the national sport's international impact and professional operations, stressing the need to create pathways for young players to develop. The assembly, themed "From Grassroots to Greatness," coincided with the BFA's 60th anniversary, with Babitseng calling on the association to consider its legacy for the next generation.
11 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A P1.5 million digital centre was officially launched at Sankoyo Primary School, equipped with 30 laptops, internet connectivity, a smart board, and educational workstations to provide digital literacy training to rural learners. The facility, funded by the Universal Services and Access Fund through BOCRA, was inaugurated by the First Lady and ministers focused on bridging educational access gaps between rural and urban communities.
23 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Botswana has formally acceded to the African Youth Charter, a legally binding instrument on youth development adopted by the African Union in 2006, joining 44 of the 55 African Union Member States. The accession commits the Government to securing youth rights, employment, education, health access, and meaningful participation in governance.
13 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
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 →
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 →