Moswaane accuses officials of frustrating youth empowerment

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To live up to the promise of prioritising youth development as espoused by President Ian Khama in his State of the Nation address, the government needs to ensure earnest service delivery.

In his maiden speech yesterday, the Member of Parliament for Francistown West Ignatius Moswaane decried the quality of service by some employees of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture. He said at times, the officials frustrate youth who seek to enrol in the various youth empowerment schemes.

Speaking at length on the issue, Moswaane said these officers are likely to be seen as people who exist to oppose instead of promoting the good initiatives aimed at reducing youth unemployment and poverty.

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