Cabinet reshuffle looms as two new ministers arrive

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Cabinet reshuffle looms as President Ian Khama last Wednesday signed into law two Bills that will expand the executive arm of government as well as extra specially elected Members of Parliament (SEMPs).

Effective from yesterday President Khama may any time appoint two more ministers.

According to Government Gazette dated September 16, 2016, the Ministerial Offices Bill enacted by Parliament on August 12, (now law), will see an increase in the number of ministries and assistant ministers with two additional offices for each category. Prior to the amendment, the President could appoint only 16 ministers.

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Cabinet reshuffle looms as two new ministers arrive

Cabinet reshuffle looms as President Ian Khama last Wednesday signed into law two Bills that will expand the executive arm of government as well as extra specially elected Members of Parliament (SEMPs).

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

Selefu

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Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

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