Govt introduces new youth loan scheme

"The Youth Industries Scheme is available to fund existing businesses involved in production and packaging and is only available to a group of 5-10," Seboni told a one-day business seminar to motivate the youth to utilise services offered by Botswana Student Network (BSN), Local Enterprise Authority (LEA), Registrar of Companies and Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC). Besides the amount available and the group requirement, she said  other requirements in the new facility are similar to the current youth loan scheme.

Speaking at the seminar, BSN president, Kenaape Mohutsiwa said the organisation links students, the government and private companies to create exposure and disseminate information. He said the workshop provided a networking platform for students to socialise, share ideas and opinions with representatives from the participating organisations.