Ndaba Gaolathe

“We believe that this country has the potential to be producing 8,000 megawatts of power for export.”

“We, as the incoming government, are saying we can dream higher than that: 1,200 megawatts are far from enough.”

“I am embarrassed to say this, but we need a partner with deep pockets.”

“We need to step back as a country and decide for ourselves, who characterises the ideal partner for Botswana as a nation. Who is the right partner for the government, our state-owned enterprises, and the private sector?”

“Let this report not gather dust on the shelf. Let it be the foundation of a national movement to uplift our youth and secure a prosperous future for all Batswana.”

“This includes leveraging technology, promoting entrepreneurship, reforming the education system, and fostering partnerships that deliver real impact.”

“Botswana must adopt bold and innovative solutions to drive sustainable growth.”

“No country can succeed when half its population is left behind.”

“This is not just a statistic. It is a national emergency,” Mr. Gaolathe stated. “Youth unemployment undermines our economic growth, threatens social stability, and erodes the hope of an entire generation. If we are to safeguard the future of this country, we must act with purpose and urgency.”

“These reforms aim to ensure our farmers can produce competitively and sustainably.”

“We carry a vision of Botswana as the best managed country on the African continent, a model of fairness, unity and shared prosperity.”

“It calls on every Motswana, every entrepreneur, farmer and investor to partner with government in building a stronger nation.”

“As a nation, we still import over P6.6 billion in food annually, that is a challenge and a massive opportunity.”

“A country that treats every citizen with fairness, unity, and equality. A nation where people share a common spirit, where there is progress. A country where every child and every adult has an equal opportunity to achieve a good life.”

“We are on a journey to build a new Botswana, and this new Botswana requires all of us, regardless of political affiliation or background. It demands that we all stand together, work with determination and purpose. We aspire to build a nation governed with integrity, excellence, and one that is admired across the world.”