YALDA Botswana

18/10/2026

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30/09/2026

Let's Celebrate Botswana's Golden Jubilee by joining this interactive and very timely Webinar on;

*Building Fundable Businesses That Grow Beyond Survival*

Youth entrepreneurship continues to shape Africa’s social and economic development, with young people creating businesses, developing solutions and responding to challenges in their communities. However, turning an idea or small enterprise into a sustainable and growing business remains difficult for many young entrepreneurs.

Building businesses that can grow requires more than capital. It involves strong business models, skills, market access, financial management, technology, networks, resilience and an enabling environment. These factors also influence whether young businesses can create jobs, reach new markets and attract the right opportunities for growth.

The Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) webinar, “Scalable Youth Entrepreneurship: Building Fundable Businesses That Grow Beyond Survival,” brings together entrepreneurs and experts from across Africa to explore the realities of building sustainable, scalable and investment ready businesses, and the practical steps young entrepreneurs can take to move from survival towards long term growth.

Dates and Location:

The online webinar will take place on Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8 pm EAT; 7 pm CAT; 5 pm GMT, and 1 pm EST time. It will run for 1.5 hours.

How to Join:

Our webinar will take place on Zoom.
Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V-H8X1ECQvG9em0ZZtJKOg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

17/08/2026

This week we're at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone for the ECoWYERT Training of Trainers - Enhancing Capacities of Young Women and Youth-Led Enterprises for Regional Trade. 🌍

We're here to learn alongside Trade Promotion and Business Support colleagues from all six project countries, coming together to harmonize the training materials that will support young women and youth-led enterprises across the region.

Every session sharpens how we show up for young entrepreneurs - helping them trade across borders under the AfCFTA and build something that lasts.

14/08/2026

UNDP Botswana invites you to Bokamoso Skills – Responsible AI, Employability and Innovation Bootcamps 2026.

The 2 days intensive programme is open to youth aged 18–35, with bootcamps planned in Gantsi, Maun, Francistown, Gaborone and Palapye. Participants will build practical skills in responsible AI, digital literacy, employability, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, digital marketing and project management.

Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/cKuDfTDdxz

Deadline: 23 August 2026

26/07/2026

To our participants — thank you for showing up, engaging fully, and dedicating your time to working on your applications. Your commitment to seizing this opportunity did not go unnoticed, and we are confident that the clarity, drafts, and feedback you walked away with will serve you well as you finalize your Erasmus Mundus Joint Degree scholarship applications. As you move forward, we wish you every success in refining your motivation letters and putting your best foot forward. May this be the start of an exciting new chapter in your academic journey!

To our speakers and facilitators — thank you for generously and graciously sharing your time, expertise, and honest feedback. Your guidance transformed this from just another info session into real, hands-on progress for our participants, and that impact is deeply appreciated. INkwekwezi Majay Botshelo Tsogo Budani Biro Bulayani

To our caterer — thank you for bringing the savoury, for ensuring everyone remained attentive and energised throughout the day Sue's Kitchen

The webinar was the spark, and on June 27th, the real work began. We are incredibly proud of everyone who took that step, and we look forward to celebrating your scholarship success stories in the future!

23/07/2026

Calling SMEs, Women Entrepreneurs, Youth Entrepreneurs, and Business Support Organizations in Southern Africa!

Ready to take your business beyond borders? The AfCFTA SME Booster Programme is now accepting applications for the Southern Africa Regional Cohort!

This intensive programme is designed to build export-ready enterprises and equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to unlock opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

📍 Training: 12–15 August 2026
📍 Venue: Gaborone, Botswana

Eligible countries: Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

🗓️ Application Deadline: 26 July 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your business, connect with regional markets, and become part of Africa's growing intra-African trade ecosystem.

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to apply today!

09/07/2026

Big things are coming for Botswana's youth! 🇧🇼✨

YALDA Botswana was proud to take part in the World Bank Group's validation workshop on the Country Partnership Framework - a 6-year plan focused on private sector-led growth and job creation.

We brought the energy, ideas and voices of young people to the table, because when youth are part of the conversation, better solutions follow.

Tackling youth unemployment takes all of us and we're all in. 💪

02/06/2026

The webinar was just the spark. This is where the work begins

Following the webinar from last week, we are now hosting a FREE IN-PERSON workshop in Gaborone on 27 June 2026 and we only have 35 spots.

If you are serious about applying for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Degree scholarship this year, this day is designed for you.

Here is what you will walk away with:
✅ Clarity on which programme is right for your background
✅ A working draft of your motivation letter
✅ Honest feedback

This will not be an info session but an opportunity to start working on your application.

Applications close Sunday 7 June at 23:59.

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/xW6rYhjU8doyqr5c6

Share this with someone in Botswana who has been thinking about it. The deadline will not wait.

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28/05/2026

🎓 Missed our Erasmus+ Scholarship webinar? We've got you covered!

Watch the full recording of our ASAF x YALDA session — Secure Your Erasmus+ Scholarship — featuring Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients from Botswana sharing their journeys and insider tips! 🇧🇼

📌 In this session you'll find:
✅ Real experiences from Batswana Erasmus scholars
✅ CV, cover letter & application tips
✅ How to find the right Erasmus Mundus programme for you

Whether you missed it live or want to watch it again — this one is worth your time! 👇

26/05/2026

Meet the voices behind the webinar shaping the conversation on Africa’s future in a rapidly changing global economy.

Across Africa, young people continue to face growing economic uncertainty driven by global instability, shifting trade systems, technological transformation, and the Climate Crisis. 🚨 These global disruptions are affecting employment, trade, innovation, and livelihoods across the continent, making it increasingly important for African youth to understand the changing global landscape and how it influences Africa’s development trajectory.

Under the theme “Global Instability & Africa’s Advantage: Positioning African Youth for the Next Economic Shift,” this webinar will explore how Africa can respond to global economic disruptions while unlocking new opportunities through regional integration, innovation, entrepreneurship, digital trade, and cross border collaboration. 🌍💡📈

The session will also examine how frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area are creating pathways for resilience, economic participation, and youth leadership across the continent. 🤝

Join us for this important conversation as we engage dynamic African voices leading change across different sectors. 🎙️✨

🔗 Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V-H8X1ECQvG9em0ZZtJKOg