Lesego Chombo
Lesego Chombo is a Botswana politician, attorney, and model who is the current Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs of Botswana. Her appointment to the position was announced by President Duma Boko on 11 November 2024. She rose to fame after winning the 2024 Miss World competition, where she was crowned Miss World Africa 2024. Lesego was inducted to the National Assembly of Botswana as a specially elected MP on 7 November 2024.
Quotes
[edit]- Take care of your mind, because that’s where your strength lies,
- Don’t despise yourselves or where you come from. Push forward and build the future you want
- I have hope and belief in you, and I trust that your ideas will help shape how we address youth issues
- Chombo urges youths to take charge of destiny, Bakang Wren (28/01/2025) retrieved 14/03/2025
- Gender equality is not just a goal, it is a necessity for our nation to prosper
- Lesego Chombo becomes Gen Z minister in Botswana, Derrick Wachaya (20 November, 2024) retrieved 14/03/2025
- I've never been more proud to be young,
- I'm a young person living in Botswana, passionate about youth development, gender equality, but also so passionate about the development of children.
- We strive to have a world where we feel seen and heard and represented. I'm very thrilled that I happen to be the very essence of that representation,
- According to Botswana Population Census 2022, the majority of the population of Botswana are Christians, hence why we need to pray while other faith-based organisation also do the needful,
- 'Pray against gender-based violence'15/06/2025
- In pursuit of the above, the ministry consulted the Parliamentary Caucus on Women to align perspectives. This drafting process will entail comprehensive consultations with Batswana to guide the contents of this groundbreaking bill. We therefore look forward to your input,
- Chombo announces GBV Bill drafting October 14/10/2025
- I don't think that my youth is a prejudice or a disadvantage. I think that it's my exact superpower.
- Had I decided to say, ‘The government isn’t helping me,’ I wouldn’t be where I am today,
- This is your time to lead. Don’t wait for anyone to come and save you. Persevere and love your life so much that you fight for it.
- God is everything, and He has never failed me. Even when I didn’t win Miss World, I was at peace because God knew what He was doing. Look at me today.
- A woman can’t be young and in leadership, that’s what people say. But when you do something and do it well, being a woman or being young will never be enough to stop you.
- Lesego Chombo Featured On BBC News Africa 19/03/2025
- We want to teach children what GBV is to ensure that we prevent that culture from the root.
- Lesego Chombo Featured On BBC News Africa 19/03/2025
- My ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ project has found a formula that creates sustainable development for economically disadvantaged communities while taking into account their limited financial means. We want a development program that equips parents with necessary skills and behavioral attributes of how to create a conducive environment for the economic, physical, social, mental and cognitive development of their children.
- Chombo edges closer to the crown 10/03/2024
- We teach these parents how to nurture their children’s education. Under the genesis project we are very passionate about sustainability, we work with communities in order to implement this project.
- Chombo edges closer to the crown 10/03/2024
- We need healthy men in our communities. We need men who actively participate in the development of our country, serve as protective brothers, engaged fathers, and provide safe spaces for their communities.
- Prioritise health and wellbeing - Chombo 17/02/2025
- Men must seek help when facing mental and emotional challenges.
- Prioritise health and wellbeing - Chombo 17/02/2025
Quotes about Lesego Chombo
[edit]- We are incredibly proud of Lesego and all of her achievements. She embodies beauty, grace, and intelligence.
- Hero’s welcome awaits Chombo, Boikanyo Mathonsi, 15/03/2024, retrieved 14/03/2025
