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Mpho Balopi | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development | |
| Assumed office 6 March 2020 | |
| President | Mokgweetsi Masisi |
| Personal details | |
| Citizenship | Botswana |
| Nationality | Motswana |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Profession | Politician |
Mpho Balopi is a Motswana politician serving as the Minister of Employment,Labour Productivity and Skills Development since March 2020. [1] He is also Secretary General for Botswana Democratic Party.
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