Gaborone, Nov 20 – – Botswana President said the country’s Youth Unemployment stand at 38.2% as at 1st quarter of 2024, he made these remarks during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament yesterday. ”As your President, I am aware of the challenges facing our country. We are looking at economic uncertainty dead in the eye. But we shall overcome”, he said. Botswana ‘s National Unemployment rate is at 27% and continue to worsen, President Duma is confident that the country will overcome. Botswana highly relies on Diamonds which continues to account for about 80% of its foreign earnings.
Youth Empowerment
President Duma said the Government will implement youth empowerment programs that will create opportunities for the youth through job training, entrepreneurship support, and internships in both the public and private sectors.
Job creation and skills development.
”High youth unemployment remains one of our most pressing social issues. To ensure that young Batswana have the opportunities they deserve, we will priorities job creation, skills development, and youth empowerment.”
Vocational Training and Apprenticeships
President Boko said his administration will launch nationwide vocational training programs and create apprenticeship opportunities to empower young people with hands-on skills for the workforce. Additionally, we will provide small business grants to encourage youth entrepreneurship and innovation.
The President believes that the nation has the responsibility to each other to make Botswana aspirations a reality. ”On my part, i commit to spearhead the transformations of our government, society, and economy. This is therefore a clarion call for national transformation, he concluded.
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