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Honorable Phenyo Butale | |
|---|---|
| Minister of International Relations | |
| Assumed office 11 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Lemogang Kwape |
| Member of Parliament for Gaborone Central | |
| Assumed office 7 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tumisang Healy |
| Majority | 2,381 (20.5%) |
| In office 2014–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dumelang Saleshando |
| Succeeded by | Tumisang Healy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Phenyo Butale |
| Party | Alliance for Progressives |
Other political affiliations | Umbrella for Democratic Change (since 2023) |
Phenyo Butale is a Motswana politician and the current Minister of International Relations of Botswana. He has served as Member of the Parliament of Botswana since 2024 under the Umbrella for Democratic Change. He is also communication specialist, broadcaster, researcher and academic.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Butale became an MP in the Parliament of Botswana in 2014. Before his election, he was involved in Media fraternity. Prior to joining politics, Butale worked in the civil society as Country Director for the Media Institute of Southern Africa - Botswana Chapter, and later as executive director of Freedom of Expression Institute in Johannesburg. In November 2024, he was appointed MInister of International Affairs in the cabinet of Duma Boko.
Butale holds a PhD from the Stellenbosch University.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Butale is married and lives in Botswana.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ Kaelo, Goitsemodimo (November 19, 2018). "Parley Rejects Butale's Fuel Motion". Mmegi Online.
- ↑ Basimanebotlhe, Tsaone (August 21, 2017). "BMD Factions To Appear Before UDC NEC". Mmegi Online.
- ↑ Kanoko, Cavin (2019-10-21). "AP's Butale Hosts Lunch For The Elderly". Mmegi Online. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
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