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	The '''Boko cabinet''' is the current cabinet of Botswana, ~~established~~ on 1 November 2024. ~~This cabinet is~~ the ~~16th~~ ~~in Botswana's history and was formed following the~~ ]. It ~~marks the first time since independence~~ in ~~1966 that the cabinet is not led by~~ the ] (BDP), ~~ending~~ ~~the~~ ~~party's~~ 58~~-year~~ rule ~~over~~ ~~Botswana~~.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Botswana election: Duma Boko - the politician who did the unthinkable \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2yx5nk1l0o \|access-date=2024-11-02 \|website=www.bbc.com \|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Botswana opposition wins election; BDP ousted from power after 58 years \|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/1/botswanas-ruling-party-loses-power-after-six-decades-early-results-show \|access-date=2024-11-03 \|website=Al Jazeera \|language=en}}</ref>		The '''Boko cabinet''' is the sixteenth and current cabinet of ]. It was formed on 1 November 2024 following the general election ], which resulted in the ] (BDP) losing power after 58 years of uninterrupted rule since independence in 1966.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Botswana election: Duma Boko - the politician who did the unthinkable \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2yx5nk1l0o \|access-date=2024-11-02 \|website=www.bbc.com \|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Botswana opposition wins election; BDP ousted from power after 58 years \|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/1/botswanas-ruling-party-loses-power-after-six-decades-early-results-show \|access-date=2024-11-03 \|website=Al Jazeera \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Background==		==Background==
	Following the 2024 election, a three-party alliance led by the ] secured a majority of 36 seats in the ]. The election ~~saw~~ ~~significant~~ ~~losses~~ for the BDP, which became the smallest party in the National Assembly. Former ~~President~~ ] conceded defeat on the morning of 1 November 2024 and later that day, ~~President~~ Boko was sworn in by Chief Justice ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Duma Boko sworn in as ~~Botswana’s~~ new president \|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/duma-boko-sworn-in-as-botswana-s-new-president/3381189 \|access-date=2024-11-03 \|website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>		Following the 2024 election, a three-party alliance led by the ] secured a majority of 36 seats in the ]. The election resulted in the first electoral loss for the BDP, which became the smallest party in the National Assembly. Former president ] conceded defeat on the morning of 1 November 2024 and later that day ] was sworn-in into office by Chief Justice].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Duma Boko sworn in as Botswana's new president \|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/duma-boko-sworn-in-as-botswana-s-new-president/3381189 \|access-date=2024-11-03 \|website=www.aa.com.tr}}</ref>

	==Ministers==		==Ministers==
	The ministers of the cabinet were announced by ~~Duma~~ Boko on 11 November 2024. <ref>{{Cite news \|last=Mokoena \|first=Sophie \|date=11 November 2024 \|title=~~Botswana’s~~ President Duma Boko to announce Cabinet today \|url=https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/botswanas-president-duma-boko-to-announce-cabinet-today/ \|work=]}}</ref>		The ministers of the cabinet were announced by Boko on a staggered basis from the 11th to the 15th of November 2024.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Mokoena \|first=Sophie \|date=11 November 2024 \|title=Botswana's President Duma Boko to announce Cabinet today \|url=https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/botswanas-president-duma-boko-to-announce-cabinet-today/ \|work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Mathala \|first=Sharon \|date=2024-11-14 \|title=Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow \|url=https://www.mmegi.bw/news/cabinet-appointments-12-down-six-to-go-by-tomorrow/news \|access-date=2024-12-15 \|website=Mmegi Online \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Boko names last batch of ministers assistants \|url=https://dailynews.gov.bw/news-detail/83127 \|access-date=2024-12-15 \|website=dailynews.gov.bw \|language=en}}</ref>
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	\| minister1_party = Botswana People's Party		\| minister1_party = Botswana People's Party
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			{{Cabinet table ministry\|'''Ministry of Higher Education '''}}
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			\| minister1_party = Botswana National Front
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			{{Cabinet table ministry\|'''Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs'''}}
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			{{Cabinet table ministry\|'''Ministry of Environment and Tourism '''}}
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			{{Cabinet table ministry\|'''Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs'''}}
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			{{Cabinet table ministry\|'''Ministry of Sports and Arts'''}}
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			{{Cabinet table ministry\|'''Ministry of Water and Human Settlement'''}}
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Latest revision as of 06:39, 27 December 2024

Government of Botswana since 2024

Boko cabinet
16th Cabinet of Botswana
1 November 2024 – present

People and organisations
President	Duma Boko
Vice-President	Ndaba Gaolathe
No. of ministers	18
Total no. of members	28
Member parties	Umbrella for Democratic Change Botswana National Front Alliance for Progressives Botswana People's Party Independents Botswana Patriotic Front
Status in legislature	Majority government (coalition) 49 / 69 (71%)
Opposition party	Botswana Congress Party
Opposition leader	Dumelang Saleshando
History
Election	2024 general election
Legislature term	13th Parliament
Predecessor	Masisi II

The Boko cabinet is the sixteenth and current cabinet of Botswana. It was formed on 1 November 2024 following the general election held on 30 October 2024, which resulted in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) losing power after 58 years of uninterrupted rule since independence in 1966.

Background

Following the 2024 election, a three-party alliance led by the Umbrella for Democratic Change secured a majority of 36 seats in the National Assembly of Botswana. The election resulted in the first electoral loss for the BDP, which became the smallest party in the National Assembly. Former president Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on the morning of 1 November 2024 and later that day Duma Boko was sworn-in into office by Chief JusticeTerence Rannowane.

Ministers

The ministers of the cabinet were announced by Boko on a staggered basis from the 11th to the 15th of November 2024.


Portfolio	Minister	Took office	Left office
Office of the President
President	Duma Boko	1 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Vice-Presidency
Vice-President	Ndaba Gaolathe	7 November 2024	Incumbent	AP
Ministry of Finance
Minister of Finance	Ndaba Gaolathe	11 November 2024	Incumbent	AP
Ministry of International Relations
Minister of International Relations	Phenyo Butale	11 November 2024	Incumbent	AP
Ministry of Health
Minister of Health	Stephen Modise	11 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Assistant Minister of Health	Lawrence Ookeditse	11 November 2024	Incumbent	BPF
Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education
Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education	Nono Kgafela-Mokoka	11 November 2024	Incumbent	BPP
Ministry of Higher Education
Minister of Higher Education	Prince Maele	15 November 2024	Incumbent	Independent
Assistant Minister of Higher Education	Justin Hunyepa	15 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Ministry of Lands and Agriculture
Minister of Lands and Agriculture	Micus Chimbombi	11 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Assistant Minister of Lands and Agriculture	Edwin Dikoloti	11 November 2024	Incumbent	Independent
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs	Lesego Chombo	11 November 2024	Incumbent	Independent
Ministry of State Presidency
Minister of State Presidency	Moeti Mohwasa	15 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Assistant Minister of State Presidency	Maipelo Mophuting	15 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services	Nelson Ramaotwana	14 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Assistant Minister of Justice and Correctional Services	Augustine Nyatanga	14 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs
Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs	Ketlhalefile Motshegwa	14 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Assistant Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs	Ignatius Moswaane	14 November 2024	Incumbent	BPP
Ministry of Minerals and Energy
Minister of Minerals and Energy	Bogolo Kenewendo	14 November 2024	Incumbent	Independent
Ministry of Communications and Innovation
Minister of Communications and Innovation	David Tshere	14 November 2024	Incumbent	Independent
Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation	Shawn Nthaile	14 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Minister of Environment and Tourism	Wynter Mmolotsi	15 November 2024	Incumbent	AP
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
Minister of Labour and Home Affairs	Pius Mokgware	14 November 2024	Incumbent	AP
Ministry of Sports and Arts
Minister of Sports and Arts	Jacob Kelebeng	15 November 2024	Incumbent	AP
Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship
Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship	Tiroeaone Ntsima	14 November 2024	Incumbent	BPP
Assistant Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship	Baratiwa Mathoothe	14 November 2024	Incumbent	BPF
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure	Noah Salakae	15 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF
Assistant Minister of Transport and Infrastructure	Keoagile Atamelang	15 November 2024	Incumbent	BPP
Ministry of Water and Human Settlement
Minister of Water and Human Settlement	Onneetse Ramogapi	15 November 2024	Incumbent	Independent
Assistant Minister of Water and Human Settlement	Motsamai Motsamai	15 November 2024	Incumbent	BNF

References

"Botswana election: Duma Boko - the politician who did the unthinkable". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
"Botswana opposition wins election; BDP ousted from power after 58 years". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
"Duma Boko sworn in as Botswana's new president". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
Mokoena, Sophie (11 November 2024). "Botswana's President Duma Boko to announce Cabinet today". SABC News.
Mathala, Sharon (2024-11-14). "Cabinet appointments: 12 down, six to go by tomorrow". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
"Boko names last batch of ministers assistants". dailynews.gov.bw. Retrieved 2024-12-15.

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