The New Cabinet of Botswana

6 April, 2008 in Botswana

(BOPA) President Ian Khama has announced his new cabinet with a number of new faces. The full cabinet is as follows:

President
Lt. General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

Vice President
Lt. General Mompati Merafhe

Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration
Mr Daniel Kwelagobe

Minister of Local Government
Ms Margaret Nasha
Assistant Minister of Local Government
Mr Ambrose Masalila
Assistant Minister of Local Government
Mr Olifant Mfa

Minister of Trade and Industry
Mr Neo Moroka
Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry
Mr Gobopang Lefhoko

Minister of Finance and Development Planning
Mr Baledzi Gaolathe
Assistant Minister of Finance and Development Planning
Mr Samson Guma

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
Ms Gladys Kokorwe

Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources
Mr Ponatshego Kedikilwe

Minister of Communications, Science and Technology
Ms Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi

Minister of Defence, Justice and Security
Mr Dikgakgamatso Seretse

Minister of Agriculture
Mr Christian De Graaf
Assistant Minister of Agriculture
Mr Shaw Kgathi

Minister of Works and Transport
Mr Johnnie Swartz
Assistant Minister of Works and Transport
Mr Frank Ramsden

Minister of Labour and Home Affairs
Mr Peter Siele

Minister of Health
Ms Lesego Motsumi
Assistant Minister of Health
Mr Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Mr Phandu Skelemani

Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Mr Onkokame Mokaila

Minister of Education and Skills Development
Mr Jacob Nkate
Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development
Mr Lebonamang Mokalake

Minister of Lands and Housing
Mr Nonofo Molefhi