Politics
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Official name: Republic of Botswana
- Form of state: Unitary republic
- Legal system: Roman-Dutch law; cases in rural areas are heard by customary courts
National legislature
National Assembly consisting of 57 members elected by universal suffrage, the president, the attorney-general and four members nominated by the president; a 15-member House of Chiefs advises on tribal matters
National elections
- October 2019 (legislative); next legislative election due in October 2024
Head of state
- President, chosen by the National Assembly
National government
- The president, his appointed vice-president and cabinet
Main political parties
- Botswana Democratic Party (BDP; the ruling party)
- Botswana Congress Party (BCP; the main opposition party)
- Botswana National Front (BNF)
- Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD)
- Botswana People’s Party (BPP) formed a new coalition in November 2012, called the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)
Key ministers
- President: Mokgweetsi Masisi
- Vice-president: Slumber Tsogwane
- Agriculture: Dr Edwin Dikoloti
- Environment, wildlife & tourism: Phildah Kereng
- Finance & development planning: Dr Thapelo Matsheka
- Foreign affairs & international co-operation: Unity Dow
- Health: Lemogang Kwape
- Infrastructure & housing development: Mmusi Kgafela
- Investment, trade & industry: Peggy Serame
- Justice, defence & security: Kagiso Mmusi
- Labour & employment: Mpho Balopi
- Land management, water & sanitation: Kefentse Mzwinila
- Local government: Eric Molale
- Minerals resources & energy: Lefoko Moagi
- Presidential affairs & public administration: Kabo Morwaeng
- Primary education & skills development: Fidelia Molao
- Transport & communications: Thulagano Segokgo
- Youth, sports & culture: Tumiso Rakgare
- Central bank governor: Moses Pelaelo
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