Failing youth empowerment schemes worry Masire

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Former president, Sir Ketumile Masire, is worried that the government keeps pouring money into youth empowerment schemes that do not yield satisfactory results.

Speaking at a press conference yesterday, he said that because of the failing schemes, his foundation has started development programmes to respond to youth needs.

The Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation is currently hosting youth dialogue forums to discuss various topics with partners. The foundation intends to inspire youth with its annual programmes such as youth summit on leadership and governance.

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Failing youth empowerment schemes worry Masire

Former president, Sir Ketumile Masire, is worried that the government keeps pouring money into youth empowerment schemes that do not yield satisfactory results.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

Selefu

Civil Society threatens court action over constitution amendment

Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

Civil Society threatens Masisi with legal action

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