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
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