Botswana's Acting President Slumber Tsogwane was one of the key speakers at the second day of the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024 currently happening in the Capital City of Botswana, Gaborone.

Key stakeholders in the Tourism sector both private and government have gathered for the event from across the continent.

The Acting President has lauded the forum saying it's one of its kind that highlights tourism as a major economic pillar to diversify African economies.

Sisi Segalo is at the forum and filed this report.

Botswana's Acting President Slumber Tsogwane was one of the key speakers at the second day of the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024 currently happening in the Capital City of Botswana, Gaborone.
Key stakeholders in the Tourism sector both private and government have gathered for the event from across the continent.
The Acting President has lauded the forum saying it's one of its kind that highlights tourism as a major economic pillar to diversify African economies.
Sisi Segalo is at the forum and filed this report.

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7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024 underway in Gaborone, Botswana

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Youth unemployment continues to weigh heavily on economies around the world, with millions of young people struggling to make the transition from education into meaningful work. In South Africa, where the challenge is particularly acute, initiatives aimed at bridging that gap are increasingly turning to direct engagement between young people, employers and training institutions. One such initiative is EmpowaYouth Week 2026, taking place in the Vaal region later this month, designed to connect thousands of young people to skills development, job opportunities and enterprise support. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to by EmpowaYouth Managing Executive, Sechaba Motsieloa

Youth unemployment continues to weigh heavily on economies around the world, with millions of young people struggling to make the transition from education into meaningful work. In South Africa, where the challenge is particularly acute, initiatives aimed at bridging that gap are increasingly turning to direct engagement between young people, employers and training institutions. One such initiative is EmpowaYouth Week 2026, taking place in the Vaal region later this month, designed to connect thousands of young people to skills development, job opportunities and enterprise support. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to by EmpowaYouth Managing Executive, Sechaba Motsieloa

EmpowaYouth Week 2026 Aims to Tackle Youth Job Crisis in South Africa’s Vaal region

South African politician and opposition Leader, Julius Malema - has moved to appeal both his conviction and five-year prison sentence. A magistrate court in the Eastern Cape province setenced Malema to five years direct imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm and two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of ammunition. He was found guilty of contravening the firearm controls act when he discharged an automatic rifle in the air during his political party - the Economic Freedom Fighters' fifth birthday celebration in the province in 2018.  To look at how this case changes the political landscape in South Africa ahead of the 2029 elections and the role of the party in parliament if Malema goes to jail...Peter Ndoro spoke to political analyst, Prof Bheki Mngomezulu, He is the Director at the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa

South African politician and opposition Leader, Julius Malema - has moved to appeal both his conviction and five-year prison sentence. A magistrate court in the Eastern Cape province setenced Malema to five years direct imprisonment for unlawful possession of a firearm and two years imprisonment for unlawful possession of ammunition. He was found guilty of contravening the firearm controls act when he discharged an automatic rifle in the air during his political party - the Economic Freedom Fighters' fifth birthday celebration in the province in 2018.&nbsp; To look at how this case changes the political landscape in South Africa ahead of the 2029 elections and the role of the party in parliament if Malema goes to jail...Peter Ndoro spoke to political analyst, Prof Bheki Mngomezulu, He is the Director at the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa

7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024 underway in Gaborone, Botswana

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