President Masisi appoints cabinet ministers

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President Mokgweetsi Masisi this Wednesday appointed Botswana’s new cabinet from the 12th Parliament. A swearing in ceremony at the Office of the President followed the appointment of the legislators.

In an unprecedented move, HE Masisi replaced almost every minister, bar Eric Molao, Fidelis Molao and Unity Dow. The cabinet was in Kasane on Friday for their orientation ahead of the State of the Nation address, expected to be held on the 18th of November.

The orientation is held under the theme ‘Enhancing capacity to promote good governance in the era of a knowledge-based economy.’


  • President – Mokgweetsi Masisi
  • Vice President – Slumber Tsogwane

Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration

  • Minister: Kabo Morwaeng
  • Assistant Minister: Dumezweni Meshack Mthimkhulu

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security

  • Minister: Edwin Dikoloti
  • Assistant Minister: Beauty Manake

Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security

  • Minister: Kagiso Mmusi

Ministry of Basic Education

  • Minister: Fedelis Molao
  • Assistant Minister: Nnaniki Makwinja

Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism

  • Minister: Phildah Kereng

Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

  • Minister: Thapelo Matsheka

Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation

  • Minister: Unity Dow

Ministry of Health and Wellness

  • Minister: Lemogang Kwape
  • Assistant Minister: Sethomo Lelatisitswe

Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development

  • Minister: Mmusi Kgafela

Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security

  • Minister: Lefoko Moagi

Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development

  • Minister: Eric Molale
  • Assistant minister: Kgotla Autlwetse
  • Assistant Minister: Setlhabelo Modukanele

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs

  • Minister: Anna Mokgethi

Ministry of Transport and Communications

  • Minister: Thulaganyo Segokgo

Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development

  • Minister: Mpho Balopi

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

  • Minister: Peggy Serame
  • Assistant Minister: Karabo Gare

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development

  • Minister: Tumiso Rakgare
  • Assistant Minister: Buti Billy

Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology

  • Minister: Dr Douglas Letsholathebe
  • Assistant Minister: Ronald Machana Shamukuni

Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services

Minister: Kefentse Mzwinila


Other members of the Cabinet are:

  • Attorney General: Abraham Ketshabe
  • Permanent Secretary to the President: Elias Magosi (acting)

Source: BWGovernment Facebook page

5 years ago

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