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Kenewendo bounces back to Cabinet

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New broom: Kenewendo has bounced back to Cabinet PIC: KENNEDY RMAOKONE

The last woman to lead the Ministry of Minerals and Energy was Dr Gaositwe Chiepe back in 1972. On Thursday morning, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, was announced as the second woman to lead to portfolio. SHARON MATHALA caught up with the youthful Minister as she bounced back to Cabinet after five years

Mmegi: Firstly, congratulations on your appointments and welcome back to Parliament. How are you feeling?

Kenewendo: I feel privileged to be able to serve my country and Batswana in this capacity once again; different portfolio but capacity as SEMP and Minister. It’s good to be back home. I have always said serving this country was one of the highlights of my life, and career and so to have this opportunity again is a blessing. And I am really grateful for the opportunity.

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Kenewendo bounces back to Cabinet

The last woman to lead the Ministry of Minerals and Energy was Dr Gaositwe Chiepe back in 1972. On Thursday morning, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, was announced as the second woman to lead to portfolio. SHARON MATHALA caught up with the youthful Minister as she bounced back to Cabinet after five years

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