Young advocate rebukes govt for neglecting youth

Bogolo Kenewendo, who is an economist and consultant with Econsult Botswana, explained that high youth unemployment has become a pressing issue in Botswana.Kenewendo, who was one of the speakers at the 12th National Business Conference (NBC) held in Francistown, gave a passionate presentation on how youth are neglected and pushed aside when it comes to entrepreneurship.

Her presentation was titled 'Ngwana yo o sa leleng o swela tharing.' Kewendo blamed the education system for how the youth of this country eventually turn out. She said that entrepreneurship skills should be assimilated into the curriculumn from elementary to high school.