bwana's new president Duma Boko has taken a bold step in redefining leadership on the African continent with a cabinet that Champions youthful energy integrity and fresh perspectives his approach is a stark departure from the Norman Africa where government positions are often held by older entrenched officials with long histories in politics in many African countries this Old Guard approach has been criticized for its tendency to promotee corruption prioritize personal gain and resist meaningful change as long serving leaders frequently choose Loyalists and allies with similarly questionable reputations to maintain power however Boo's election and his vision for
a youthful reformist government appear to be Shifting the Paradigm offering a new model of governance that prioritizes Merit Innovation and inclusivity boo the leader of the umbrella for Democratic change UDC was inaugurated as botswana's sixth president president following his party's recent victory over the batswana Democratic party bdp which had governed the nation for nearly six decades on Monday boo revealed his initial cabinet selections a diverse group that reflects his commitment to fostering an inclusive and progressive government among the standout choices is laso chambo a 26-year-old attorney and advocate for women and youth Cho's appointment as
minister of Youth and gender has ignited discussion across Africa drawing admiration for her qualifications youthful vigor and forward-thinking approach chambo a former Miss batswana 2022 and Miss World Africa 2024 represents a unique blend of legal expertise public presence and social advocacy through her laso chambo foundation she has already established herself as a community leader dedicated to empowering women supporting vulnerable groups and uplifting margin ized communities her work has consistently highlighted her deep commitment to social justice Community engagement and a brighter future for Botswana in a Facebook post following her appointment chambo expressed her gratitude and
excitement stating as of today I am blessed with a role that gives me a greater opportunity to serve young people and be part of the movement striving towards a new and better batswana all I have ever longed for was to make people's lives better in all that I do here is active and meaningful change I am here as a Living Testament of what talent can do I have personally experienced that Talent can leave the world at a standstill it can unite Nations and most importantly for to today's purposes it can foster economic growth let me
give you a bit of context I'm an attorney by profession practicing admitted and practicing however it is my talent in the creative industry that has created room for me in terms of economic advancement it is my talent that has put me in rooms that so many young people have not and might not ever have access to by virtue of being a beauty queen first as Miss bwana and now as Miss World Africa I have a stature that gives me access to opportunities that even the Learned cannot acquire my talent has given me pure Your Privilege
and I am fully convicted that with the rising advocacy for investment and Entrepreneurship it is crucial for young people to actively invest in their talents for economic advancement and very briefly I am delighted to be sharing with you the strategy that I have used in order to optimize my talents first and foremost investment investment investment it is a theme that is constantly running around the air when it comes to Forbes how many of us actively invest in our talent our talents need to not just be Hobbies it needs to be something that you realize first
and foremost that it's a vehicle for economic advancement and if you do not invest in it so many other people will not it took me 5 years to prepare for missor for Miss bana and a total of seven years to get to the missor stage and this is not because I had nothing to do but is because I had understanding that my talent was a key to my economic success and nothing successful happens unless you prepare Cho's youth coupled with her significant accomplishments sharply contrast with the norm in neighboring countries in South Africa for instance
the youngest Minister on record civa guar Rubi was appointed just before her 35th birthday before guui Ronald lamola held the record assuming office at 35 in Namibia the age Gap is even wider with Agnes basilia Jong Guerrero 77 serving as the minister of youth sport and national service the comparative youth of chambo and her batswana peers has sparked vibrant conversations on social media with many Laing botswana's commitment to empowering young leaders and providing the youth with genuine representation Cho's background as both a legal professional and a former beauty queen showcases her diverse skill set and
her ability to connect with various demographics her appointment as minister of Youth and gender does more than simply add a young face to the cabinet it highlights botswana's commitment to harnessing the talents and perspectives of its younger generation to bring about real change her leadership along with that of other young ministers in Boo's cabinet promises a government more attuned to contemporary challenges and more willing to embrace change bwana's redefined approach to governance under boo signals a new chapter for the country and potentially for Africa by prioritizing young Leaders with strong ethical foundations vision and a
commitment to public service batswana is setting an example for the continent demonstrating that young people not only belong in leadership roles but can also Excel and Inspire others chombo's appointment along with others exemplifies a move toward a governance model built on transparency empathy and Innovation values that resonate with botswana's Youth and which many hope will reverberate throughout Africa I lbo do swear that I will not directly or indirectly reveal the business or proceedings of the cabinet or the nature of contents of any document or any other matter coming to my knowledge concerning the business or
proceedings of the cabinet ex except as may be required in the discharge of my official duties or with the authority of the president and so help me God I welcome you I congratulate you and I hand you over to the citizens of this Republic to work with you to guide you to hold your hands and please you dare not fail you dare not disappoint you dare not desecrate the values and shrined in our constitution you carry on your shoulders a heavy responsibility of meeting and satisfying the expectations of people who are Yearning For Change yearning
for appreciation yearning for recognition by their country yearning for a leadership that serves them and serves them holy with the deepest commitment the deepest understanding and the highest levels of dedication you will be called upon to formulate and engage in the roll out of policies and interventions designed to serve and to raise the profile of this Republic you will do so in the most difficult and trying of circumstances you'll do so within serious constraints of time and space sometimes but you will serve and give your all nonetheless economic and financial situation how dire we will
determine as we go along but it is dire we all can appreciate you know it is D because you feel it and as R Mary says who feels it knows it need to listen to music poetry the Arts they are going to prove very vital in this unfolding Narrative of this new bwana the second Republic so who feels it knows it you feel it you know it as well as I do maybe even better
