women-politicians-in-botswana

"We are incredibly proud of Lesego and all of her achievements. She embodies beauty, grace, and intelligence."

"Take care of your mind, because that’s where your strength lies,"

"Self-discipline is very important."

"We want to teach children what GBV is to ensure that we prevent that culture from the root."

"Don’t despise yourselves or where you come from. Push forward and build the future you want"

"Gender equality is not just a goal, it is a necessity for our nation to prosper"

"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."

"We should not confine women to domestic roles. Education not only empowers but also serves as a deterrent against abuse."

"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,"

"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."

"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."

"Men must seek help when facing mental and emotional challenges."

"Had I decided to say, ‘The government isn’t helping me,’ I wouldn’t be where I am today,"

"I've never been more proud to be young,"

"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,"

"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."

"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,"

"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."

"I have hope and belief in you, and I trust that your ideas will help shape how we address youth issues"

"I'm a young person living in Botswana, passionate about youth development, gender equality, but also so passionate about the development of children."

"I don't think that my youth is a prejudice or a disadvantage. I think that it's my exact superpower."

"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."

"Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life more interesting,"

"I entered into farming not because I was passionate about it. I didn’t know anything about farming. I entered into farming because I wanted money and I wanted it quick"

"My mother was trading in vegetables; she was importing vegetables and fresh fruits from South Africa. During holidays, I would go with her to South Africa and the most interesting thing is that when crossing over to South Africa, the minute you reach the border, everything starts being green. That means farming; there are so many big farms and people there. It’s all green,"

"Now, I’m passionate about it, I live it, I eat it, I do everything to do with farming, For me, walking into a field every day and seeing how green it is, smelling the smell of oranges, it’s therapeutic."

"When I started working, my mother was making four times what I was earning so I was like ‘I have been reading a lot and this woman hasn’t been in school, not even one day and she is making a lot of money, is this how I am going to continue in this corporate world while my mother is out there, being her own boss, making a lot of money?’ Basically that’s how I entered into farming"

"Democracy, like a little plant, does not grow or develop on its own. It must be nursed and nurtured if it is to grow and flourish."

"I believe that there is no sufficient volunteerism in Botswana, for the youth, it's necessary for their own personal development because people concentrate on themselves at an early age."

"Parents have to take responsibility for their children, some communities in Botswana chaperone their children."

"We have publications, and we need to use case studies of where we are winning, to speak out in international Climate Change gatherings to tell these stories."

"Just like male politicians women are capable."

"Politics is about our country’s development so when the other gender is not actively involved, there will be no balance."

"Growth comes with pain."

"Woman of steel (27 July 2022) Retrieved (30 July 2022)"

"You don’t have to insult your opponents, just sell your yourself and your party manifesto and explain thoroughly why you would be the right candidate for the job."

"You become unstoppable when you work on things that people cant take away from you. Things like your mindset, character, personality, transparency, your entire big."

"Man is not his race or ethnicity."

"Rich and poor are presented to you; liars are also presented to you. Whatever he be, everyone is yours, they are like the wives of one man—wives of one man never love each other and these wives of yours will be like that."

"The key qualities of a good leader is being able to have a vison for wat it is you want to achieve and more importantly being able to articulate your vision and get people to support and be part of the process of achieving the vision."

"My gender has never been a factor."

"I would like to play a role in ensuring that we deliver effectively on the mandates of Heads of Government in a manner that impacts positively on the lives of the Commonwealth citizens by working together with member governments and other development partners."

"Breaking Barriers (05/11/2019) by Kabelo Dipholo Retrieved 09 July 2022"

"I`ll be the voice that will remind the current government of the plight of our people."

"As for the role plays in enabling us to venture into politics as women I do not think the media is doing enough to assist women to join politics."

"Young people should look at how other people had achieved what they have."

"We need to make sure that our surveillance systems are on board because without good quality data you cannot actually plan properly."

"There is an issue of resource mobilization making sure that we actually allocate resources, domestic resources towards health."

"Hit the ground running"

"Healthcare is the key to economic prosperity and development. For investors, Botswana offers political stability, commitment, accountability and value for money."