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Botswana Sunday Standard
… The warning is contained in an annexture accompanying a letter addressed to government representative Thapelo Phuthego who is currently the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs. …
No receipts, no money- Global Fund warns Botswana over HIV fundingDaily News Botswana
… on forms part of the Shelter Housing Expansion Project, which aims to serve as a place of safety, dignity and provide hope for suvivors and their families whose lives are at risk.It is funded by Japn and was delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs …
Japan boosts GBV fight with shelter expansionDaily News Botswana
… Organised by the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, the seminar aimed to reverse commercial failures by connecting beneficiaries with strategic partners, including the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA), Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub and Stanbic Bank. …
Low Loan Recovery Threatens P59m Youth FundWeekend Post
… At technical level, the Committee is facilitated by a multi-sectoral committee chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs. …
President directs dedicated GBV funding as committee advances multi-sector action planDaily News Botswana
… To that end, he said they worked with the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education to promote early childhood development, child welfare and justice and with the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs to promote Generation Unlimited programmes as well as youth and gender inclu …
UNICEF Vital Partner In Youth EmpowermentDaily News Botswana
… She added that the men’s sector was transferred from the Office of the President to the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs last year, to allow designated officials to address issues affecting men independently. …
Chombo appeals fair youth treatmentWeekend Post
… This troubling snapshot was laid bare by Natasha Rampha, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, during her recent presentation before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, bringing to light the severity and complexity of GBV …
GBV cases top 7,500 in first quarter of 2026Weekend Post
In a significant step toward reshaping Botswana’s youth development architecture, the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, in partnership with UNICEF Botswana, convened an Online Mass Validation exercise to present revised models for the Youth Development Fund (YDF) and the Bots …
Hon Chombo leads online mass validation of proposed YDF, BNSP remodellingBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard Natasha Rampa Appointed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs Effective 20 April 2026, Ms. …
Natasha Rampa Appointed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Gender AffairsThe Global Fund has warned Botswana that it faces the risk of further cuts to international HIV and tuberculosis funding if it fails to demonstrate that previous government financing commitments were fulfilled, and could reduce funding by twice the outstanding recoverable amount if the debt is not satisfactorily repaid.
25 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Global Fund has warned Botswana that it faces the risk of further cuts to international HIV and tuberculosis funding if it fails to demonstrate that previous government financing commitments were fulfilled, and could reduce funding by twice the outstanding recoverable amount if the debt is not satisfactorily repaid.
25 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Embassy of Japan has handed over four newly constructed studio units to the Botswana Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Support Centre to expand shelter capacity. The project, delivered in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, aims to provide safer accommodation for survivors and their families.
19 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A district commissioner disclosed that unauthorised business relocations and high closure rates have created a capital shortfall in the Youth Development Fund. Ministry officials and industry partners held a workshop to help 150 beneficiaries improve repayment rates and business viability through better cost controls and market expansion.
31 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Government of Botswana has committed to setting aside funds for the national response to gender-based violence, with the President directing that resources be submitted for Cabinet consideration. An Inter-Ministerial Committee has been tasked with preparing a properly costed proposal to ensure coordinated, multi-sector implementation.
18 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 →
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 recorded more than 7,500 gender-based violence cases in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs. Of the 7,517 cases logged from January to March, 2,228 were classified as gender-based violence incidents, with 520 rape cases and 487 defilement cases reported.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, partnering with UNICEF Botswana, held an online mass validation exercise to present revised models for the Youth Development Fund and Botswana National Service Programme, based on months of research by Genesis Analytics. The sessions attracted over 700 young people.
5 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
Natasha Rampa, a Yale and Princeton graduate with experience at the Ministry of International Relations and the United Nations Development Programme, has been appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs, effective 20 April 2026.
27 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →