Boko announces six out of 18 Cabinet members

Monday, November 11, 2024 | 4720 Views |

President Duma Boko this morning announced the first batch of what will be 18 Cabinet ministers.

The announcement, made in the Office of the President (OP) Cabinet Room, includes the Minister of Finance and Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise, and his assistant Lawrence Ookeditse. A new ministry, the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, will be headed by Nono Kgafela-Mokoka.

Dr Micus Chombombi will head the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture and will be deputised by Dr Edwin Dikoloti.

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