'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister
Summary
Lesego Chombo, at age 26, became Botswana's youngest cabinet minister. She was appointed by President Duma Boko, who aims to boost the country's economy and foster youth employment. Chombo, a former beauty queen and lawyer, focuses on youth and gender issues in her new role.Key Facts
- Lesego Chombo won Miss Botswana in 2022 and Miss World Africa in 2024.
- At 26, she became Botswana's youngest cabinet minister in November.
- President Duma Boko appointed her as the minister of youth and gender.
- Chombo is one of six female MPs in Botswana's National Assembly.
- She runs the Lesego Chombo Foundation, helping disadvantaged young people and families.
- Botswana's youth unemployment rate is high, with 60% of the population under 35.
- Chombo aims to improve youth development and entrepreneurship in Botswana.
- The government is conducting a 10-month audit to review spending and address corruption.
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