Africa-Press – Botswana. Botswana’s 12-year-old Loago Moloi will represent the country at the 2023 Africa Kidpreneur Summit (AKS) billed for Kenya from August 16 – 18.
The summit serves as a dynamic space where young innovators collaborate, connect, and exchange transformative ideas.
Moloi, a member of Finance Kids Botswana, is expected to unleash his potential, share notes with his counterparts while showcasing his visionary sports brand in Kenya.
Asked about his participation, the ecstatic youngster was upbeat about impressing people in Kenya.
“I will do everything to make the best out of it and represent my country well.”
The summit would be a vital platform for young entrepreneurial talent, fostering sustainable growth across the continent. Botswana’s presence at the event demonstrates the nation’s dedication to supporting its youth and highlighting their potential.
Moloi was optimistic to gather insights into the art of pitching and business strategies, knowledge he wished was more prominently taught in school.
“I hope to learn from others in Africa and also learn ways of making money with the hope to make more business partners and friends.”
The Africa Kidpreneur Summit promises to be a dynamic space where young innovators collaborate, connect, and exchange ideas. He stands out among the talented delegates representing Botswana, thanks to his ingenious sports brand, Concos Sports Corporation.
This brand’s inception, designed by a child, for other children, showcased Moloi’s innovative thinking and dedication to offering products that resonate with young athletes.
His passion for sports and sustainability underlined his commitment to making a positive impact. His participation is an embodiment of Botswana’s commitment to nurturing financial literacy among its youth.
Ms Tshepo Thaba, the founder of Finance Kids Botswana, highlights the evolution of financial literacy in the country has potential.
Her organisation seeks to empower young minds with the knowledge of finance from an early age, instilling responsible financial habits.
To strengthen financial literacy among children, she said, it was important for various stakeholders to collaborate.
Ms Thaba said incorporating, engaging financial concepts into the school curriculum through educational programmes and workshops was essential to children’s financial literacy.
“Parents and caregivers are also encouraged to engage in open discussions about money with their children. These conversations help children understand real-world financial situations, enabling them to develop responsible financial habits from a young age,” she said.
As an integral part of the Raising African Entrepreneurs panel, Ms Thaba’s insights would contribute to fostering the next generation of business leaders at the AKS.
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