Ndaba Gaolathe

Ndaba Gaolathe

politician Botswana

Ndaba Gaolathe is the Vice President and Finance Minister of Botswana, having recently delivered his maiden budget speech for the 2025/26 financial year. His address has come under scrutiny from opposition leaders like Saleshando, who have criticized the government's commitment to its promises and the overall economic strategy outlined in the budget.

Born on Sep 01, 1971 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
165,997
Power
1,271$
Sentiment
6.11
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Botswana 9 6.11 5.88% +20% 2,351,627 165,997 $18,000 1,271$
Totals 9 2,351,627 165,997 $18,000 1,271$
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Recent Mentions

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe is the Vice President and Minister of Finance of Botswana, recognized for his compassionate and people-centered economic policies. 9

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Ndabanomics: What the budget means for Batswana :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe revealed the increase in the old age pension during his maiden Budget Speech. 7

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Pension budget increases to P3.1bn :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Vice President and Finance minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, promised a shake-up announcement for Air Botswana before December. 5

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Gov’t pours P150m into SOE ‘sinkhole’ :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe is the Minister of Finance who is proposing a budget of P97 billion despite the country's fiscal challenges. 4

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Has Gaolathe stopped the spending haemorrhage? :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe delivered his maiden budget speech addressing concerns about corruption in Botswana. 5

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Botswana drops in Corruption Perception Index yet again :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe, the Finance Minister and Vice President, emphasised the government's commitment to affordable housing in his budget speech. 9

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: UDC gov’t sets aside P194m for housing :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe, the Finance Minister and Vice President, did not mention students' allowance in his Budget Speech. 3

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: ‘Current allowance exposes tertiary students to sexual exploitation’ :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe announced an increase in the old age pension during the budget speech. 8

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Elders, children win big in 2025 budget :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe delivered his maiden budget speech for the 2025/26 financial year. 5

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: UDC gave Batswana false hope