Press Notice: New Cabinet

source: Republic of Botswana (23/10/09): TAUTONA TIMES no 26 of 2009
The Electronic Press Circular of the Office of the President
“Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline with Delivery”

C1) 21/10/09: PRESS NOTICE: NEW CABINET

The Office of the President, through the Permanent Secretary to the President Mr. Eric Molale, has today announced that H.E. the President has appointed the following individuals as Ministers and Assistant Ministers as listed according to their Ministerial portfolios:

State Presidency - Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration
Hon. Lesego Ethel Motsumi – Minister
Hon. Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi – Assistant Minister

State Presidency - Minister for Defence, Justice, and Security
Hon. Dikgakgamatso Seretse - Minister

Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources
Hon. Ponatshego H.K. Kedikilwe - Minister

Ministry of Trade and Industry
Hon. Baledzi G. Gaolathe - Minister
Hon. Dorcas Makgato-Malesu – Assistant Minister

Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology
Hon. Johnnie K. Swartz – Minister

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Hon. Phandu T.C. Skelemani - Minister

Ministry of Education and Skill Development
Hon. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi - Minister
Hon. Keletso Joseph Rakhudu – Assistant Minister

Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs
Hon. Peter L. Siele – Minister

Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Hon. Kitso Onkokame Mokaila - Minister

Ministry of Agriculture
Hon. Christian De Graaff - Minister
Hon. Oreeditse Molebatsi – Assistant Minister

Ministry of Lands and Housing
Hon. Nonofo E. Molefi - Minister

Ministry of Transport and Communications
Hon. Frank Ramsden – Minister

Ministry of Local Government
Hon. Lebonamang T. Mokalake – Minister
Hon. Botlogile Tshireletso – Assistant Minister
Hon. Kentse Rammidi – Assistant Minister

Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
Hon. Shaw Kgathi – Minister

Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
Hon. Otefetse Kenneth Matambo - Minister
Hon. Mbiganyi Charles Tibone – Assistant Minister

Ministry of Health
Hon. John Seakgosing - Minister
Hon. Maxwell Motowane - Assistant Minister

NB: Members of the domestic and international Press are further reminded that the Botswana Cabinet also includes the following as Members:

THE PRESIDENT
H.E. the President, Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama

THE VICE PRESIDENT
H.H. Lt. Gen. Mompati S. Merafhe

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Dr. Athaliah Molokomme (ex officio)

THE SECRETARY TO CABINET (PERMANENT SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT)
Mr. Eric Molale (ex officio)