President Ian Khama has appointed members of his cabinet

President Ian Khama has appointed members of his cabinet following the opening of the 11th parliament this week.


-Christiaan De Graaf retains his position as the   minister of Agriculture assisted by Patrick Pule Ralotsia
-Former minister of Youth and culture Shaw Kgathi is the new minister Defence, Justice and Security


-Mokgweetsi Masisi is the Minister of Education and Skills Development. He is assisted by Dr Unity Dow and Moiseraele Goya

-Tshekedi Khama remains the minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism while Kenneth Matambo remains the minister of Finance and Development Planning.

-Dr Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi is the new Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister
-Dorcus Makgato is the new minister of Minister of Health assisted by Dr. Alfred Madigele

 -Nonofo Molefi is the Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology 

-Slumber Tsogwane is the new Minister of Local Government and Rural Development assisted by Botlogile Tshireletso and France van der Westhuizen


-Edwin Jenamiso Batshu remains the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs
Prince Maele is the new ministry of Lands and Housing 


-Kitso Mokaila retains his position as the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources


-Eric Molale is the   Minister of State President 
assisted Phillip Makgalemele

-Tshenolo Mabeo is the Minister of Transport and Communications

-Vincent Seretse Minister of Trade and Industry assisted Sadique Kebonang

-Thapelo Olopeng is the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture


Meanwhile, the appointment of the Vice President has been withheld pending endorsement of the Vice President by the National Assembly, a matter currently before the courts.