FYI: Cabinet Reshuffle And New Ministries
The Golden Jubilee has indeed come up with minor and major changes. Yesterday the Permanent Secretary to the President announced that His Excellency the President, Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama has reorganized and re-designated his Cabinet as follows:
1. Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration Mr. Minister – Eric M. Molale; Assistant Minister -Mr. Thato Kwerepe
2. Defence, Justice and Security: Minister – Mr. Shaw Kgathi
3. Agricultural Development and Food Security: Minister – Mr. Patrick P. Ralotsia; Assistant Minister – Mr. Kgotla Autlwetse
4. Infrastructure and Housing Development – Minister – Mr. Nonofo Molefhi
5. Ministry of Basic Education: Minister: Ms Unity Dow; Assistant Minister – Mr. Moiseraele Goya
6. Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism – Minister – Mr. Tshekedi Khama
7. Finance and Economic Development: Minister – Mr. Ontefetse K. Matambo
8. International Affairs and Cooperation: Minister – Dr. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi
9. Ministry of Health and Wellness: Minister – Ms Dorcus Makgato Assistant Minister – Mr. Dikgang P. Makgalemele
10. Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development: Minister – Mr. Tshenolo Mabeo
11. Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services: Minister – Mr. Prince Maele; Assistant Minister – Mr. Itumeleng Moipisi
12. Local Government and Rural Development: Minister – Mr. Slumber Tsogwane; Assistant Ministers -Ms BotlogileTshireletso and Mr. France Van Der Westhuizen
13. Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security: Minister – Advocate Sadique Kebonang
14. Investment, Trade and Industry: Minister – Mr. Vincent T. Seretse; Assistant Minister – Mr. Biggie G. Butale
15. Transport and Communications: Minister – Mr. Onkokame K. Mokaila
16. Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development: Minister – Mr. Thapelo Olopeng; Assistant Minister – Mr. Kefentse Mzwinila
17. Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology: Minister – Dr. Alfred Madigele; Assistant Minister – Mr. Fedelis M. Molao
18. Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs: Minister – Mr. Edwin J. Batshu
This takes effect from the 01st October, 2016. Following the announcement of the new cabinet, the nation awaits the name of the new 4 special elected MPs.
