Serame pioneers financial independence for BDP women :: Mmegi Online

Peggy Serame, who wears many hats including that of Finance minister and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women's Wing chairperson, has received accolades from those who work with her. At the party’s Women's Wing, she is regarded as the backbone of the organisation.

Party members credit her for achieving financial independence for the Women’s Wing, a significant shift from the past. They describe her as a hardworking leader who stepped in when the party needed a strong guiding figure. Her character of being soft-spoken may deceive many as women believe that once she makes a decision, it cannot easily be changed. Despite her background in the civil service and her relative newness to politics, Serame stands out as a leader, according to her colleague and vice chairperson of the Women’s Wing Veronica Lesole.

She revealed that when Serame assumed leadership role of the Women’s Wing in 2022, she made it clear that she wanted the organisation to be financially self-sufficient rather than dependent on the main party. "We initiated activities to raise funds to support the wing. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the wing was able to donate money to the country," Lesole explains.

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