P25m for Forbes Under 30 Summit

The event, which was held in Africa for the first time last year, will be held in Gaborone from April 23 to 26, 2023. According to the draft 2023-24 estimates of expenditure from the Consolidated Funds, which will be presented to Parliament for approval, the Ministry of Finance has proposed P25 million for the hosting of the event.

The event features under the Ministry of Entrepreneurship’s proposed budget of P272.8 million for the coming financial year. This is despite government receiving several criticism as many social media commentators questioned whether the expenditure was necessary for such a gathering which does have any tangible benefits.