MASERU, March 13 -- BAM Group Foundation (BGF) has announced that it has set aside small grants to give youth and small businesses a fighting chance to succeed. BGF is the philanthropic arm of BAM Group of Companies, dedicated to empowering communities, eradicating poverty, and promoting Lesotho.

BGF's Ambassador, Hon. Tsepang Tsita-Mosena who also doubles as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Leader of MEC, said the target is to reach as many small businesses as possible by year-end.

When asked about the inspiration behind this initiative, Mosena explained that: "There are programmes aimed at fostering economic growth among women and young people, yet there hasn't been much traction for youth. Youth unemployment remains high w...