08 Jul 2021

 

Tonota legislator, Mr Pono Moatlhodi has been appointed Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.

That follows appointment of former Deputy Speaker, Mr Mabuse Pule to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development as assistant minister.

Speaking following the endorsement of Mr Moatlhodi, Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr Phandu Skelemani described him as a ‘old horse’ with vast experience, given that he had deputised the speaker in the 10^th Parliament.

He said Mr Moatlhodi’s experience would be crucial towards effective execution of the speakership’s mandate. Ends

 

 

 

Member of Parliament for Tonota, Mr Pono Moatlhodi being sworn in by Clerk of the National Assembly, Ms Barbara Dithapo as deputy speaker in Gaborone on Thursday. Mr Moatlhodi, who was nominated alone, takes over from Member of Parliament for Mochudi East, Mr Mabuse Pule, who was appointed Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development on Tuesday. Photo: Phenyo Moalosi