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The intersection of financial literacy and youth development

Sharing insights: Valeta
Sharing insights: Valeta

In an era of rapid change and growing complexity, equipping young people with the skills to navigate life’s challenges has never been more critical.

Amongst these essential skills, financial literacy stands out as both crucial and frequently overlooked. Whilst traditional education focuses on academic excellence, it often neglects to teach children how to manage money, save for the future, or make informed financial decisions. This gap in education has far-reaching consequences, limiting opportunities, perpetuating cycles of poverty, and hindering economic mobility.

The good news? The tide is turning. Forward-thinking institutions increasingly recognise that financial literacy is not just a personal skill but a societal imperative. By investing in financial education alongside other development initiatives such as health and wellness. These organisations are shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

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Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

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