Botswana's Economic Turnaround: Vice President Takes Charge

Botswana's Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has been appointed as the finance minister by the new President Duma Boko, who announced his cabinet. Gaolathe faces the challenge of navigating the country through its current economic and financial difficulties, a task emphasized by President Boko's urgent call to action.

Botswana's new leader, President Duma Boko, has appointed Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe as the country's finance minister. The announcement was made during a cabinet reveal on Monday.

President Boko highlighted the urgency of the situation by stating, "We are in a dire economic and financial situation. He has a huge job in his hands," during a press conference.

The move indicates a strategic focus on steering the nation through its current economic challenges, with Gaolathe tasked with guiding the country through turbulent financial waters.

(With inputs from agencies.)