Cabinet of Eswatini

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The Cabinet of Eswatini is the most senior level of the executive branch of the Government of Eswatini. It is composed of the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministers. Ministers are appointed by the king based on the recommendations of the prime minister. All cabinet members must be members of parliament.

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Composition

On 13 November 2023, Prime Minister Russell Dlamini announced his cabinet. [1] [2]

PortfolioMinister
Prime Minister of Eswatini Russell Dlamini
Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini Thulisile Dladla
Finance Neal Rijkenberg
Commerce, Industry & Trade Manqoba Khumalo
Justice and Constitutional Affairs Prince Simelane
Information Communication & Technology Savannah Maziya
Natural Resources & Energy Prince Lonkhokhela
Home Affairs Princess Lindiwe
Public Works & Transport Ndlaluhlaza Ndwandwe
Housing & Urban Development Apollo Maphalala
Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Pholile Dlamini
Health Mduduzi Matsebula
Sports, Culture & Youth Affairs Bongani Ndzima
Tourism and Environmental Affairs Jane Mkhonta-Simelane
Tinkhundla Administration & Development Sikhumbuzo Dlamini
Education and Training Owen Nxumalo
Labour & Social Security Phila Buthelezi
Public Service Mabulala Maseko
Economic Planning and Development Tambo Gina
Agriculture Mandla Chauke

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References

  1. "News :: The Swaziland News". www.swazilandnews.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  2. "Swazi Observer". new.observer.org.sz. Retrieved 2023-11-23.