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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

