Slumber Tsogwane facts for kids
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Slumber Tsogwane
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Tsogwane in 2018
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| 9th Vice-President of Botswana | |
| In office 4 April 2018 – 1 November 2024 |
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| President | Mokgweetsi Masisi |
| Chancellor | Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| Preceded by | Mokgweetsi Masisi |
| Succeeded by | Ndaba Gaolathe |
| Chairman of the Botswana Democratic Party | |
| In office 4 April 2018 – 10 May 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Mokgweetsi Masisi |
| Succeeded by | Karabo Gare |
| Member of Parliament for Boteti West | |
| In office 1999–2024 |
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| President | Quett Masire Festus Mogae Ian Khama Mokgweetsi Masisi |
| Succeeded by | Sam Digwa |
| Minister of Local Government and Rural Development | |
| In office November 2014 – March 2018 |
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| President | Ian Khama |
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| Born | 21 September 1960 Rakops, Bechuanaland (now Botswana) |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Education | University of Botswana (BA) (MBA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Slumber Tsogwane was born on September 21, 1960. He is a politician from Botswana. He served as the Vice-President of Botswana from April 2018 until November 2024. He was also a Member of Parliament for the Boteti West area. Tsogwane was the longest-serving Member of Parliament in the 12th Parliament of Botswana. He belongs to the Botswana Democratic Party.
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Early Life and Education
Slumber Tsogwane studied at the University of Botswana. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Humanities in 1985. Later, he also received a Master's Degree in Development Studies from the same university.
Political Career
Before becoming a politician, Tsogwane worked as a teacher. He was a Deputy School Head. In 1997, he tried to become the Executive Secretary for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), but he was not successful.
Entering Parliament
In 1998, Tsogwane won the primary elections for the Boteti area. He then won the general elections in 1999. This made him a Member of Parliament.
Cabinet Roles
In 2002, President Festus Mogae appointed Tsogwane to his cabinet. He became the Assistant Minister of Finance and Development Planning. After the 2004 general elections, he was no longer in the cabinet. He then worked as a backbench Member of Parliament.
In 2014, after winning the Boteti West constituency again, President Ian Khama appointed him Minister of Local Government and Rural Development. He held this position from November 2014 to March 2018.
Vice President of Botswana
On April 4, 2018, Slumber Tsogwane became the Vice-President of Botswana. He took over from Mokgweetsi Masisi. He served as Vice President until November 1, 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Slumber Tsogwane para niños
