27 May 2018

In order to succeed, desire for victory should be greater than fear of failure.

A positive mind and courage is all that matters in every vision.

These wise words of international comic Bill Cosby reside in the heart of Ms Keitsegale Moabi of Saoshoko Ward in Shakawe, who is among countless youngsters whose dream has been boosted by the Youth Development Fund.

The 36-year-old, who was funded to the tune of P98 000 in 2015, runs a butchery, one of the businesses commonly a domain of males in the region.

Upon observing a gap of meat providers in the region, she wanted to fix it.

The farmers’ inability to sell their livestock to Botswana Meat Commission also motivated her to help residents to at least sell their livestock locally.

The funds helped her to purchase necessary equipment such as band saw machine, meat display, stainless steel table, cold room, retail scale, among others.

Further, the Kait-Each Butchery and Fresh Produce just like any other meat retailer sells fresh produce and all type of meats.

The skills such as the safety, productivity, communication with her employees and training them help in the everyday running of Moabi’s business.

Just like other businesses, Kait-Each encounters a number of challenges as from 2017 the number of butcheries increased in Shakawe bringing about competition.

She also cited water and power cuts as a major concern because products perish as they have no back up yet.

However, the location of her butchery benefits the business because they are easily accessible as they are located along the road.

Ms Moabi gives back by training interested individuals on meat slicing for a period of three months.

She expresses gratitude towards successful candidates by writing them references.

She has already trained three people.

Ms Moabi applauded the former president for curbing unemployment and reducing poverty.

She also applauded the regular support she gets from customers as it motivates her as well as sustaining her business.

She urged young people to make hay while the sun still shines by using government schemes to start businesses and fight poverty.

She said they need to put aside the fear of failure and rejection and take the first step.

“It is normal to try and fail before getting something right.

The fear of failure will lead one to wait forever and get stuck in the world of poverty,” she emphasised. ENDS