Changes in cabinet

President Khama
President Khama

Press Release: Creation and re-designation of ministerial portfolio responsibilities

The Ministerial Offices (Maximum Number) Act (No.4) of 2016 commenced on the 16th September, 2016, and increased the number of offices of Minister and Assistant Minister to eighteen (18) and ten (10) respectively. Consequently, His Excellency the President has reorganized and re-designated Government Portfolio Ministries as follows:

Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration - Coordinate Government affairs and public administration.  Good Governance ensures that corruption and maladministration are not tolerated in all sectors of the economy.  Furthermore, it enhances democracy and the rule of law.  All stakeholders, Government institutions, private sector, civil society organisations and citizens must be accountable to the public.  They should be timeously responsive and put in place effective and efficient processes that meet the demands of society, while making the best use of resources at their disposal.

Editor's Comment
Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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