Noah Salakae

Noah Salakae is a Motswana politician and a member of parliment for Ghanzi.He is the new Minister of Transport and Infrastructure. H e is a member of Botswana Umbrella for Democratic Change. Quotes I have no doubt that this project will create wealth and much needed jobs in Ghanzi District. This will give the communities, a sense of ownership of projects as well as for contractors to understand that they should be accountable to the communities they serve. Salakae Asks for World-Class Infrastructure, AFRICA press (28 November 2024) These resources are vital for the global shift toward renewable energy and advanced technology. Botswana calls for youth, local communities to seize mining opportunities, diversify economy, Global Times(22 October 2025) This is one issue that requires us to discuss and put to bed. As we leverage the Public-Private Partnership model to unlock value in our logistics sector, it is equally urgent that we explore innovative methods of infrastructure financing. The capital requirements to modernise and expand our transport corridors rail, road and port connectivity are substantial and cannot rely solely on traditional budget allocations or donor flows. We offer stability, reform-minded leadership and commitment to infrastructure that work for mining and beyond. To regional partners, let us strengthen our corridors. Infrastructure is integration in physical form and regional growth depends on it. Govt strives for value-driven infrastructure, DailyNews (18 June 2025) Since 2015, imports and exports declined from their peak volumes of 843,000 tonnes and 738,000 tonnes respectively. This will enable Botswana Railways to retain ownership of infrastructure while allowing multiple operators to provide rail services. The separation will lead to improved efficiency through competition and attract investment into both infrastructure and rolling stock. Rail freight declines, DailyNews (27 October 2025) The office of the Vice President led by Masisi is continuously doing what is called tenderisation of the state.  His actions scare me and I am afraid of what awaits us from the period 2018 to 2019 after president Khama’s tenure ends. Khama should come here and tell us what is happening because the person he sent to represent him is failing. Salakae Unhappy With Masisi, Budget, Mmegi(8 February 2016) The national airline is hard hit by the current slump and has experienced reduced passenger number and revenues as Government, Parastatals and Private companies clamp down on travel as austerity measures. Gov’t travel cuts cost Air Botswana, Mmegi (15 August 2025) Category:Politicians from Botswana Category:Living people