Also known as: Vice President Mr Ndaba Gaolathe · Vice President · Mr Gaolathe · Acting President Ndaba Gaolathe · Acting President · Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe · Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe
Vice President and Minister of Finance addressing economic policy, air connectivity, and financial integrity in Botswana.
Sunday Standard Gaolathe’s budget faces second straight crisis of confidence For the second year running, Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s budget is facing a crisis of confidence after international institutions once again projected economic growth far below t …
Moeti Mohwasa has dismissed speculation that he is being positioned to replace Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe, saying the claims are meant to divide the UDC. …
… He has also recorded and released songs about other leaders among them Dumelang Saleshando, Biggie Butale and the current vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe and President Duma Boko. …
… government spending cuts risk worsening inequality at a time when demand for healthcare and elder care is rising GAZETTE REPORTER A worsening economic downturn and government austerity measures announced earlier this year in the budget speech by Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe …
… Speaking at the United Nations Security Council Resolutions Asset Freeze and Standard Operating Procedures Roundtable in Gaborone recently, Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Botswana could no longer rely on its historic reputation for good governance and clean administration. …
… Acting President, Mr Ndaba Gaolathe, Dr Mogae’s wife, former First Lady, Ms Barbara Mogae and family, as well as the Speaker of the National Assembly Mr Dithapelo Keorapetse were among the first dignitaries to file past the body of former President, lifeless, yet appearing elegan …
… The pact, inked by Botswana’s Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe and Rwanda’s State Minister Linda Rugara, signals a shared commitment to regional economic integration. …
Acting President Ndaba Gaolathe was among the first senior leaders to sign the book of condolences for former President Dr Festus Mogae at Parliament on Tuesday, as the nation continues to mourn the passing of the respected statesman. …
… Other awards, which included Distinguished Service Medal, Long Service Order and Foreign Service Medal were presented by senior government officials, among them, Vice President Mr Ndaba Gaolathe and the Assistant Minister of State President, Defence and Security, Ms Maipelo Mophu …
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said at the AviaDev Africa conference opening in Gaborone that air connectivity is central to Botswana's economic diversification under the Botswana Economic Transformation Plan and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, with the country aiming to position itself as a regional transport hub and trade corridor.
Why it matters
Vice President's emphasis on air connectivity as an economic diversification tool under the new transformation plan signals infrastructure and trade policy direction.
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said at the AviaDev Africa conference opening in Gaborone that air connectivity is central to Botswana's economic diversification under the Botswana Economic Transformation Plan and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, with the country aiming to position itself as a regional transport hub and trade corridor.
Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe's budget is facing a second straight crisis of confidence, with international institutions again projecting economic growth well below treasury forecasts, prompting questions about whether government budgeting is based on optimism rather than economic reality.
Minister for State President, Defence and Security Moeti Mohwasa has dismissed claims that a long-term political scheme aims to position him as the future Vice President, saying the claims are meant to divide the UDC.
Musician and attorney Nchunga Nchunga has released "Re tla mo gopola" (We will remember him), a tribute single to the late former president Dr Festus Mogae, recorded in Setswana, Herero, Ndebele, English and Sesubiya. Nchunga said he composed the song to celebrate Mogae's legacy, particularly his leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and released it before the burial so Batswana could enjoy it as they celebrated the former president's life.
A new report argues that government spending cuts risk worsening inequality at a time when demand for healthcare and elder care is rising, according to a report cited following austerity measures announced by Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe.
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said Botswana must reset its financial integrity systems to address weaknesses in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks that threaten the country's global financial reputation. He warned that Botswana's historically strong governance record had weakened through gradual erosion of standards, citing international assessments showing regulatory gaps.
Hundreds of Batswana lined up at Parliament Building on Wednesday to pay their last respects to former President Dr Festus Mogae, whose body lay in state. Acting President Ndaba Gaolathe, Mogae's widow Barbara, and other dignitaries were among those who paid their respects.
Botswana and Rwanda have signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement to eliminate double taxation on income earned in both countries and deepen economic ties. Officials say the pact will attract foreign direct investment and ease cross-border business expansion, though concerns remain about potential revenue losses and tax avoidance risks.
Acting President Ndaba Gaolathe and other senior leaders signed the book of condolences for former President Dr Festus Mogae at Parliament, as the nation mourns the statesman who is remembered for his contributions to Botswana's economic growth, democratic governance and international stability. Dr Mogae died on May 8 and will be laid to rest on May 16.
More than 500 current and former Botswana Defence Force members were honoured on Thursday during the 49th Medal Awards Parade for outstanding service and conduct. A total of 528 personnel received medals across five categories: 134 with the Duty Code Order, 297 with the Pearl Jubilee Medal, 84 with the Distinguished Service Medal, and 13 with the Foreign Service Medal.
Botswana's national athletics relays team won the 4 x 400m gold at the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, held at the National Stadium where the country's independence was declared in 1966. The victory united the nation across different backgrounds, with Vice President and Minister of Finance Ndaba Gaolathe among the celebrating fans.