Conference Chairpersons
Botlhe Jane Kgosimore
Botlhe Jane Kgosimore is a radio presenter at Duma FM – Botswana’s leading private radio station. The bubbly radio personality hails from Moshupa village in the Southern District of Botswana. Botlhe began her radio career in March 2013, hosting a youth- oriented programme called ‘The Youth Rendezvous’ every Saturday from 12 – 2pm. Her show was driven by a mandate of addressing every day social ills faced by youth. This was achieved by engaging lived experiences. Further to this, the youth were given the platform to discuss educational challenges, lifestyle trends and projects to improve the lives of youth in Botswana.
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Dalitso Ndlovu
Dalitso Ndlovu is a Systems Analyst and a public speaker who provides insight to various institutions, companies and organizations on Youth Leadership and Social Corporate Responsibility. He believes that in order to empower communities, we must empower their leaders, and that young people are in a unique position to influence institutions mobilization of resources in ways that can uplift their societies. He was the “Evil” Quiz Master for the SAYWHAT QUIZ Challenge 2024, the host for the National Youth Conference 2024, and the best male speaker for the Speak and Solve Initiative (SASI) Debate Challenge 2023. He has spoken on masculinity and advocated for men’s mental health awareness with Boys to Men on Classic 263 Radio, and has been a part of various awareness initiatives with organizations such as Moonchild District, Bonzai Incorporeal, High Schools Debate Challenge (HiDC), IGNITE Youth Organization…
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Trevor Oahile
Conference Coordinator (Botswana)
Trevor Oahile is an economist, entrepreneur and award-winning youth activist. Over the course of 8 years, Trevor has dedicated himself to volunteer work that has positively impacted the lives of countless young people in Africa, particularly in Botswana. [Read More]
Sylvester G Chiweza
Conference Coordinator (Malawi)
Sylvester G Chiweza is a dedicated SRHR advocate and the SARSYC Country Coordinator for Malawi. He has been actively involved in promoting access to modern Family Planning Services and raising awareness about their importance for the past seven years. [Read More]
Wankumbu Simukonda
Conference Coordinator (Zambia)
Wankumbu Simukonda is a certified SMART Advocacy Trainer of Trainers who advocates for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and HIV self-care among adolescents and young people. He currently works as a Programmes Officer at Copper Rose Zambia, where he leads impactful initiatives in the Advocacy and Health Promotion Unit. [Read More]