Republic of Botswana - New Vice President, Cabinet and Appointments in the Civil Service

As has already been widely reported, yesterday a number of new appointments were made in both the formation of a new Cabinet and within the senior service. In addition Parliament overwhelmingly endorsed the nomination of Lt. Gen. Mompati Merafhe as the new Vice President. H.H. Vice President Merafhe has previously served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

For the convenient reference of interested stakeholders, the following are consolidated listings of 1) members of the new Cabinet and 2) yesterday's Civil Service Appointments:

1) CABINET
PRESIDENT
H.E. the President, Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama
VICE PRESIDENT
H.H. Lt. Gen. Mompati S. Merafhe
MINISTERS:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Hon. Phandu T.C. Skelemani - Minister
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
Hon. Baledzi G. Gaolathe - Minister
Hon. Samson M. Guma - Assistant Minister
Ministry of State President - Presidential Affairs and Public Administration
Hon. Daniel K. Kwelagobe - Minister
Ministry of State President - Justice, Defence and Security
Hon. Dikgakgamatso R. Seretse
Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology
Hon. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi - Minister
Ministry of Lands and Housing
Hon. Nonofo E. Molefi - Minister
Ministry of Labour & Home Affairs
Hon. Peter L. Siele - Minister
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture
Hon. Gladys K. Kokorwe - Minister
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Hon. Neo D. Moroka - Minister
Hon. Gobopang D. Lefhoko - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Local Government
Hon. Dr. Margaret N. Nasha - Minister
Hon. Ambrose B. Masalila - Assistant Minister
Hon. Olifant T. Mfa - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Agriculture
Hon. Christian De Graaff - Minister
Hon. Shaw Kgathi - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Works and Transport
Hon. Johnnie K. Swartz - Minister
Hon. Frank Ramsden - Assistant Minister
Ministry Minerals, Energy and Water Resources
Hon. Ponatshego H. Kedikilwe - Minister
Ministry of Education and Skill Development
Hon. Jacob D. Nkate - Minister
Hon. Lebonamang T. Mokalake - Assistant Minister
Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
Hon. Kitso Onkokame Mokaila - Minister
Ministry of Health
Hon. Lesego E. Motsumi - Minister
Hon. Gaotlhaetse U. Matlhabaphiri - Assistant Minister
ADDITIONAL (ex officio) CABINET MEMBERS:
Dr. Athaliah Molokomme - Attorney General
Eric Molale - Secretary to Cabinet (and Permanent Secretary to the President)

2) APPOINTMENTS AND TRANSFERS IN THE SENIOR CIVIL SERVICE ON 1/4/08:
On the 1st of April 2008 the Permanent Secretary to the President, Mr. Eric Molale, was pleased to announce the following appointments and transfers of Permanent Secretaries, Deputy Permanent Secretaries and other senior members of the Civil Service:
Office of the President:
  Augustine Makgonatsotlhe is promoted and appointed Secretary for Defence, Justice and Security
  Mustaq Moorad transfers to become Deputy Secretary - Defence, Justice and Security
  Neo Asafo-Adjei transfers to become Deputy Permanent Secretary, Administration
  Samuel Rathedi is appointed Senior Private Secretary to the President
  Col. Duke Masilo is appointed Deputy Senior Private Secretary to the President
  Tefo Mokaila is appointed Private Secretary - State House
Ministry of Education:
  Badumetse Hobona appointed as Permanent Secretary
  Baeti Molake is promoted and appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism:
  Mathias Chakalisa appointed as Permanent Secretary (from Ministry of Agriculture)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation:
  Samuel Outlule is promoted and appointed as Permanent Secretary
  Sasara George is promoted and appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary
  Charles Ntwaagae is appointed Ambassador
  Mmamosadinyana Molefhe is re-designated Director
  Nkoloi Nkoloi is re-designated Director
  Daphne Kadiwa is promoted and appointed Chief of Protocol.
Ministry of Health:
  Newman Kahiya is promoted and appointed Permanent Secretary
  Matsae Balosang is promoted and appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Health
Ministry of Local Government:
  Thato Raphaka is promoted and appointed Permanent Secretary
  Boipolelo Khumomatlhare is promoted to Deputy Permanent Secretary and Tsaone Thebe transfers as Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources:
  Gabaake Gabaake appointed Permanent Secretary (transfer from Ministry of Local Government)
  Jacob Thamage is promoted to be Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Works and Transport:
  Kago Moshashane is promoted and appointed Permanent Secretary
  Terrence Siamisang and Lewis Malikongwa are appointed on promotion as Deputy Permanent Secretaries
Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology:
  Festina Bakwena appointed Permanent Secretary (on transfer from Ministry of Education)
Ministry of Agriculture:
  Lucas Gakale appointed Permanent Secretary (on transfer from Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism)
Ministry of Lands and Housing:
  Tutu Tsiang transfers as Deputy Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture:
  Mothusi Nkgowe is promoted and appointed Deputy Permanent Secretary
Directorate on Intelligence and Security
  Isaac Kgosi is promoted and appointed Director
  Tefo Kgotlhane is appointed Deputy Director at Directorate on Intelligence and Security Services
Additional Appointments are as follows:
  Bridgette Poppy John as Coordinator of the Education Hub under the BEAC Strategy as well as Coordinating the Second University Project
  Marianne Nganunu takes over the Botswana Innovation Hub as Coordinator
  Akolang Tombale is appointed the Diamond Hub Coordinator under the BEAC Strategy
  Modise Modise is appointed the Coordinator - Mmamabula Project
  Gabolekwe Tlogelang is appointed the Coordinator, Medical School Project as well as being the Coordinator of the Medical Hub under the BEAC Strategy
  Gerald Thipe is appointed the Transport Hub Coordinator under the BEAC Strategy including the Coordination of the Kazungula Bridge Project
  Oteng Tebape is appointed Senior Private Secretary to Former President Mogae

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