Botswana: Government members

Updated April 2008

Head of State and Head of Government: President Ian Seretse Khama (assumed office 1 April 2008).

Vice President: Gen Mompati Merafhe.

Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation: Phandu TC Skelemani.

Minister of Finance & Development Planning: Baledzi G Gaolathe.

Ministry of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration: Daniel K Kwelagobe.

Minister of Justice, Defence and Security: Dikgakgamatso R Seretse.

Minister of Communications, Science and Technology: Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi.

Minister of Lands and Housing: Nonofo E Molefi.

Minister of Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs: Peter L Siele.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture: Gladys K Kokorwe.

Minister of Trade and Industry: Neo D Moroka.

Minister of Local Government: Dr Margaret N. Nasha.

Minister of Agriculture: Christian De Graaff.

Minister of Works and Transport: Johnnie K Swartz.

Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources: Ponatshego H Kedikilwe.

Minister of Education and Skill Development: Jacob D Nkate.

Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism: Kitso Onkokame Mokaila.

Minister of Health: Lesego E Motsumi.

Attorney General: Dr Athaliah Molokomme.

Secretary to Cabinet: Eric Molale.

Source

SADC NEWS 2008 "Republic of Botswana - New Vice President, Cabinet and Appointments in the Civil Service", 2 Apr, [www] http://www.sadc.int/news/news_details.php?news_id=1172 [opens new window] (accessed 14 Apr 2008).

Official web site

Government of Botswana: http://www.gov.bw/home.html [opens new window] (accessed 14 Apr 2008).