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 16th Cabinet of Botswana | |
| 1 November 2024 – present | |
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| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Duma Boko |
| No. of ministers | TBD |
| Total no. of members | TBD |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Majority government 49 / 69 (71%) |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Dumelang Saleshando |
| History | |
| Election | 2024 election |
| Legislature term | 13th Parliament |
| Predecessor | Masisi Cabinet |
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 2024 general election. It marks the first time since independence in 1966 that the cabinet is not led by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), ending the party's 58-year rule over Botswana.
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 saw significant losses 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, President Boko was sworn in by Chief Justice Terence Rannowane.
Ministers
The ministers of the cabinet will be announced shortly after the opening of the 13th Parliament of Botswana.
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |||||
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| Office of the President | |||||||||
| President | Duma Boko | 1 November 2024 | Incumbent | BNF | |||||
| 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 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 | |||||
See also
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.