H.E. the President Mr. Festus G. Mogae has appointed new cabinet which notably includes the creation of a new Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and the division of responsibilities within the Ministry of State President.Below is the new cabinet as announced on the 19th January 2007.
PRESIDENT
His Excellency F.G. Mogae
VICE PRESIDENT
His Honour S.K.I. Khama
MINISTRIES
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Hon. M.S. Merafhe - Minister
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning Hon. B.G. Gaolathe - Minister Hon. D. Mlazie - Assistant Minister
Ministry of State President - OP, Public Service, NACA, Ombudsman, IEC, Parliament, Implementation Unit Hon. D.K. Kwelagobe - Minister
Ministry of State President - Administration of Justice, Attorney Generals Chambers, BDF, Police, DCEC and Security Hon. P.T.C. Skelemani - Minister
Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology Hon. P. Venson-Moitoi - Minister
Ministry of Lands and Housing
Hon. D.R. Seretse - Minister
Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs
Hon. C. M. Tibone - Minister
Hon. G.U.S. Matlhabaphiri - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
Hon. M.R. Pheto - Minister
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Hon. N.D. Moroka - Minister
Hon. L. T. Mokalake - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Local Government
Hon. M.N. Nasha - Minister
Hon. A.B. Masalila - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Agriculture
Hon. J.K. Swartz - Minister
Hon. O.T. Mfa - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Works and Transport
Hon. L.E. Motsumi - Minister
Hon. F.J. Ramsden - Assistant Minister
Ministry Minerals, Energy and Water Resources
Hon. P.H.K. Kedikilwe - Minister
Ministry of Education
Hon. J.D. Nkate - Minister
Hon. L.P. Siele - Assistant Minister
Hon. M.F. Mbaakanyi - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Hon. K.O. Mokaila - Minister
Ministry of Health
Hon. Prof. S.D. Tlou - Minister
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