Ministry of Environment and Tourism (Botswana)

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The Ministry of Environment and Tourism is a ministry within the Cabinet of Botswana.

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References

  1. "Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism | Government of Botswana". www.gov.bw. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  2. "Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, Botswana". PP-22. Retrieved 2023-12-07.