Mmusi Kgafela Explained

Mmusi Kgafela is a Botswanan politician and educator. He is the current Minister of Trade and Industry in Botswana,^[1] having been appointed to the position in 2019 by the current president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi. ^{[2] [3]} His term began on 13 February 2022.^{[4] [5]} He is also a member of parliament for Mochudi West Constituency.

Education

He holds Bachelor of Law from the University of Botswana where he started his political journey as a student politician.

Early life

Honourable Kgafela is a lawyer by profession. He was an Attorney of the High Court and all other civil courts of Botswana. Conveyancer and a Notary Public jurisdiction of Botswana. He partnered with former Cabinet Minister Mr. Sadique Kebonang before he became a sole practitioner.Minister Kgafela previously served as Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Development.

Family

Minister Mmusi Kgafela belongs to one of the chieftain clans from Bakgatla. He himself is a younger brother to the Kgosi (Chief) Kgafela II.

Notes and References

1. Web site: AfCFTA won't be used for dumping, Kgafela assures :: Mmegi Online . 19 December 2023.
2. Web site: Speaker Details: 2024 U.S. - Africa Business Summit . 2024-10-06 . www.usafricabizsummit.com . en-AG.
3. Web site: Magazine . Diplomat . 2021-04-19 . Mmusi Kgafela heads Botswana's Investment Ministry . 2024-10-06 . Diplomat magazine . en-US.
4. Web site: Republic of Botswana ♦ Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden ♦ . 2023-12-13 . www.botswana.se.
5. Web site: Botswana Government Ministries . 2023-12-13 . www.govpage.co.za . en.