“The creative industry is more than just a source of entertainment. “It is a driver of economic growth, cultural preservation and social transformation. Music, film, fashion, digital arts and crafts and storytelling, all of these foster innovation and project identity. Who we are, the food we eat, the dance we dance, the tears we cry and the smile we smile. The creatives project our identity.”

Motswana economist and politician

Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe is a Motswana economist and politician. Since 7 November 2024, he has served as Vice-President of Botswana and Minister of Finance under President Duma Boko. He is the leader of the Alliance for Progressives and an elected member of Botswana’s National Assembly. He represents Gaborone Bonnington South, returning to the seat after previously holding it from 2014 to 2019. Within the ruling coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change, he is a central figure in the Alliance for Progressives, combining economic work with active political leadership.