From Miss World Africa to Botswana’s youngest minister - BBC Africa
At just 26, Lesego Chombo made history as Botswana’s youngest cabinet minister, stepping into the role of Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs. But beyond the excitement of her rise from Miss World Africa to politics, she faces the tough challenge of tackling gender-based violence and breaking stereotypes about young women in leadership.
In this interview, she shares how her journey to the Miss World stage prepared her for public service.
Producers: Anna Okumu and Brian Khisa
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