13th Parliament of Botswana explained

13th Parliament of Botswana
Body:National Assembly
Election:30 October 2024
Government:Boko cabinet
Opposition: BCP
Term Start:6 November 2024
Term End:present
Before:12th
Chamber1:National Assembly
Chamber1 Image:File:Parliament of Botswana.svg
Membership1:69
Chamber1 Leader1 Type:Speaker
Chamber1 Leader1:Dithapelo Keorapetse
Chamber1 Leader2 Type:President of Botswana
Chamber1 Leader2:Duma Boko
Chamber1 Leader3 Type:Leader of the Opposition
Chamber1 Leader3:Dumelang Saleshando

The 13th Parliament of Botswana is the current meeting of the National Assembly, the unicameral legislature of the Parliament of Botswana. Its membership was determined by the results of the 2024 general election.

The 13th Parliament has 61 elected members, an increase of four members. This change stems from the 2022 seat redistribution cycle, marking the first instance since the inauguration of the 9th Parliament that the number of elected members has risen.[1] [2]

The 13th Parliament will serve from after the next general election until another election is called. Under section 91 of the Constitution of Botswana, Parliament, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date of the first sitting of the National Assembly after any dissolution and shall then stand dissolved.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mathala. Sharon. 2023-02-15. Four new constituencies come 2024. 2023-02-16. Mmegi Online. en.
  2. Web site: Galeragwe. Moshe. 2023-02-12. DELIMITATION COMMISSION PRESENTS REPORT. 2023-02-16. dailynews.gov.bw.
  3. Book: Constitution of Botswana . 1966.