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Following the Botswana Democratic Party's victory in the 2019 general election, President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced the formation of his second cabinet on 6 November 2019. [1] The cabinet was reformed in 2022 in what the government described as a rationalisation of responsibilities.
Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi ( / mɔːkˈweɪtsi /; born 21 July 1961) is a Botswana politician who is the fifth and current President of Botswana, serving since 2018. [ 4][ 1][ 5] He served as the 8th Vice President of Botswana from 12 November 2014 to 1 April 2018. He was a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly for the Moshupa ...
The president of the Republic of Botswana is the head of state and the head of government of Botswana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, according to the Constitution of Botswana. [ 2] Sir Seretse Khama was the prime minister from 1965 to 1966, [ 3] however he later became president of Botswana, and as of 2024 there have ...
The President has the following requirements: (a) is a citizen of Botswana by birth or descent; (b) has attained the age of 30 years; and (c) is qualified to be elected as a Member of the National Assembly. The President's term is limited up to 10 years, or however long the President holds office in the National Assembly. [2]
The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) is the internal intelligence agency of Botswana founded under the Intelligence and Security Service Act which commenced in 2008. [ 1] The DIS was formed to oversee matters of the counterintelligence and internal security of Botswana. [ 2] The DIS has investigative jurisdiction to arrest or ...
Ian Khama is the second child of Sir Seretse Khama (1 July 1921 – 13 July 1980), Botswana's foremost independence leader and its president from 1966 to 1980, and Lady Khama. He was born in Chertsey, Surrey, while his father was living in exile in the United Kingdom, due to the opposition by the colonial government and the emergent apartheid ...
v. t. e. The vice-president of Botswana is the second-highest executive official in the Government of Botswana. The vice-president is appointed by the president of Botswana among elected members of the National Assembly. The vice-president is the constitutional successor of the president in case of a vacancy. [ 1]
The National Assembly is the sole legislative body of Botswana 's unicameral Parliament, of which consists of the President and the National Assembly. [ 12] The House passes laws, provides ministers to form Cabinet, and supervises the work of government. It is also responsible for adopting the country's budgets.