Phandu Skelemani | |
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 Skelemani in 2014 | |
| 9th Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana | |
| In office 5 November 2019 – 7 November 2024 | |
| Deputy | Pono Moatlhodi |
| Preceded by | Gladys Kokorwe |
| Succeeded by | Dithapelo Keorapetse |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1 April 2008 – 31 October 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Mompati Merafhe |
| Succeeded by | Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 January 1945 Mapoka Village, North East District, Bechuanaland |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Education | University of Botswana (LLB) |
Phandu Tombola Chaka Skelemani (born 5 January 1945)[1] is a Motswana politician who is the former speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana having served from 2018 to 2024. He served in the government of Botswana as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2014[citation needed]. A member of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Skelemani was a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly of Botswana, a position he vacated following the defeat of the Botswana Democratic Party in November 2024, and a member of the Pan-African Parliament from Botswana, and he served as Attorney-General of Botswana from 1992 to 2003.
- ^ CV at Ministry of Foreign Affairs website Archived 2011-07-06 at the Wayback Machine.