Lesego Chombo, Botswana's 26-year-old Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports, and Culture, speaks confidently at a podium during a public event. She wears an elegant red dress and holds a microphone, with a backdrop displaying the theme "Mindset Change: Pioneering Leaders of Tomorrow.

Meet Lesego Chombo: Botswana’s New 26-Year-Old Minister

Meet Lesego Chombo, Botswana’s trendsetting 26-year-old Minister of Youth, Gender, Sports, and Culture. Her appointment by President Mokgweetsi Masisi marks a significant shift towards youthful leadership in a nation where more than half the population is under 35. Chombo’s rise is not just a personal achievement but a beacon of hope for young people across Africa, signalling change and opportunity.