Moeti Mohwasa

Moeti Mohwasa is a Botswana politician currently serving as the Minister of State Presidency. Quotes We need to enable and unlock opportunities Unemployment is the most urgent issue before us at 27.6% overall and 38.2% amongst the youth. It demands immediate bold action Through this development goals, we are turning political promises into actual policies, Implementation has been a weak point in the past, and we cannot repeat that mistake Every ministry, every program, every thebe must be tracked and accounted for. We are changing the culture of public service NDP12 to focus on tackling unemployment 13 October, 2025 My responsibility of to provide policy guidance, not to participate in operational decisions. The Government currently faces budget constraints, and we must make sure that both public and donor funds are used effectively I have never directed any official to stop adjudication or alter a tender process There is no room for informal or personal directives in matters of public procurement Every administrative action in government must be recorded and justified Transparency and accountability are principles I have always upheld in public service Our government structure is based on teamwork and institutional governance This matter is not about capacity or trust Minister Mohwasa full ineterview on EU funded SPEDU project influence 7 November, 2025 My priority is to serve the people and continue pushing for the values we stand for Political witch-hunt 15 May, 2025 It is imperative for the community to be engaged in planning their own community projects We want youth to be engaged in these processes as the primary beneficiaries and the future generation of our society MOHWASA ADVISES DISTRICTS TO PRIORITISE DEVELOPMENTS 6 May, 2025 I was attracted to the BNF by its policies and what it stands for I have always been on the side of the weak and vulnerable We should have experienced change of government in 2019 if it were not for the rigging that took place This country needs fearless people who are focused, principled, not purchasable, and not moved even in the face of them being victimised by the state and its agents. The evil things that the oppressors do will always follow them Those who are being used by the state should borrow a leaf from the South African Apartheid regime experience I have played my part and am not in any lobby list The BNF has invested so much in me and others through theory and experience Cadre development is not an easy thing It takes time and it is only fair that we do not betray the cause Moeti Mohwasa: BNF/UDC spin-doctor par excellence 31 May, 2022 We must work together, with a unified approach, to rid Botswana of corruption and poor service delivery which often provides fertile ground for unethical practices. the fight against corruption is a collective responsibility for all Minister Moeti Mohwasa Urges Stronger Efforts Against Corruption in Botswana 27 January, 2025 It is the sacrifice of the Comrades and the unwavering commitment to principle, the fight for justice and pro-poor and pro-worker policies that drew me to the party. I was attracted by what the party stands for What is important is to see a complete transformation of our society’s political and economic structures, a disruption or revolution of some sort There is a need to rid ourselves of the muck of so many ages and become a thriving society My disappointment has been that in some instances, some would raise issues outside established party structures, tarnishing the image of the movement Not availing myself for election does not mean I am abandoning what I believe in We should not look at the opposition as immutable The opposition of today can’t be like the opposition of yesterday Remoulding oneself does not mean you are demeaning or distorting yourself, the objective laws of social development demand it We should be careful not to believe that we monopolize opposition politics The most important thing is to avoid vote splitting. BNF Secretary General, Moeti Mohwasa calls it quits 21 January, 2021 Whoever undermines the government of the UDC will be undermining the authority we have been given by the people and by extension the very Act that hired them. That will not be tolerated We Won’t Fire Civil Servants – Mohwasa 19 December, 2024 I leave with a very clear conscience knowing that in a modest way I have done my part for the party I do not regret even a single statement that I issued on behalf of the party during the two terms when I served as the party’s spokesperson Mohwasa pulls out of BNF leadership race 5 May, 2010 That is what a loyal and disciplined member does, subject yourself to the wishes of your comrades. I have never made political decisions on the basis of available prospects for me as an individual BNF's Mohwasa U-turns to defend SG position 8 July, 2022 Your role, among others, is to facilitate, advise, and support me as your minister, to ensure that decisions made by the government are informed by professional insights and empirical data Do not join the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in order to progress; what is needed is merit Collaboration, teamwork, and strategic foresight are essential for our success, GOVERNMENT EXTENDS TNDP TO JULY 19 January, 2025 We are committed to correcting the systemic gaps that have long undermined trust in our democratic institutions and to ensuring that future elections in Botswana are not only peaceful but fully transparent, participatory, and accountable from start to finish MOHWASA ADVOCATES ELECTORAL REFORMS 20 October, 2025 Category:Politicians from Botswana Category:Government ministers Category:Living people