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Entrepreneurship is the sure plan any country can trust to tackle many of social ills in our communities. It doesn’t only take great ideas to bring the change, it also take great entrepreneur to build sustainable businesses that will bring the impact.
It takes Better Entrepreneurs to Better Communities, and Project124 is here to build those better entrepreneurs. Project124 is calling all ambitious and driven youth entrepreneurs with exceptional business ideas. Here is your chance to build yourself and your business with the guidance of skilled and seasoned entrepreneurs & professionals.
Covid 19 and Entrepreneurship in Botswana | Victor Baatweng
Since the beginning of the year, the spread of COVID-19 globally has created an important new source of concern for the world economy.
For Botswana, while we wait for a full picture on the damage done, the official numbers released so far paint a gloomy picture. In general the domestic economy is expected to shrink by minus 13 percent. This is due to a sharp decline in major sectors like Mining (-33.6%), Trade, Hotels & Restaurants (-32.2%), Manufacturing (-10.0%), Social & Personal Services (-4.8), and Transport & Communications (-4.1%).
Launchit International visits Eswatini
According to the statistics, 79% of the 1.3 million citizens of Eswatini are below the age of 35 years old. The youth makes the larger share of the 28% of people who are unable to find jobs. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the government and the entrepreneurship community of Eswatini. Addressing the youth of Eswatini, the CEO of Launchit International Mr. Goitsemang J. Khutsafalo shared insights and motivation with the entrepreneurs, challenging them to rise to the occasion to solve the high youth unemployment rate of Eswatini.
Entrepreneur Malaki Explores Opportunities in Tourism
“Project124 gave us the opportunity to learn how to craft our value proposition, and to validate our market as well as gaining experience on how to pitch to different investors. The network provided by Project124, was a stepping ladder to our sudden success and resilience over the years of our company’s formation.” – Malaki Monyamane (Founder & CEO – The Gabs Experience Travel & Tours)
The Current State of Entrepreneurship in Eswatini
The Kingdom of Eswatini is amongst the youngest countries in the world. This has absolutely nothing to do with how long the citizens have been around nor the size of its borders but it alludes to fact that 79% of the 1.3 million people that make the population of the county are actually below the age of 35 years old. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the government.
“Botswana needs to be proud of its entrepreneurs” – Launchit CEO
“Often times when we see entrepreneurs in Botswana not performing like entrepreneurs around the world, we tend to blame them, when we don’t see that the little they have done so far is the best they could do at this time”
Didintle Moreki & Organic Skincare
Organic Naturals Skincare is a 100% Female and Citizen owned a Business. We exist to serve a niche consumer care products that are infused with indigenous plants found in Botswana. Manufactured with the understanding of both the African Skin and African Climate we offer an Approved Solution that moisturizes and cleanses, safe to use on skin with no harmful effects to the skin.
Amazing Free Online Education for Entrepreneurs
In today’s world, there are so many opportunities one could utilise to familiarise themselves about the business world from the comfort of their homes or even while walking.
Never Stop Learning
Whether they’re running a multinational empire or a roadside lemonade stand, entrepreneurs are responsible for every facet of their business. Since the world of business never stops changing, successful entrepreneurs never stop learning.
Entrepreneurship and Mental Health
The novel corona virus comes at a time where the mental health conversation is building momentum to be an integral part of everyday life.