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 (54 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
60,537
Power
463$
Sentiment
6.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Botswana 2 6.50 1.98% +30% 2,351,627 60,537 $18,000 463$
Totals 2 2,351,627 60,537 $18,000 463$
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Recent Mentions

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe is the Finance Minister discussing the need for greater efficiencies in public finances. 7

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Higher taxes, better collections or both? :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, said the strong interest noted thus far had stimulated concrete discussions and commitments for the BETP projects. 8

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Investor interest grows in BETP :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Finance minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, said this is because the government continues to invest substantial resources in the healthcare system. 5

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Gov't prioritises early disease detection to curb 'wastage' :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe called for collective action to address the outbreak of FMD during a kgotla meeting. 7

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Collective action needed to beat FMD, Gaolathe says :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe is the current vice president mentioned in the context of the BMD's political struggles. 5

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: BMD politically dead-Analyst :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has tended to employ or invoke Biblical verses and imagery in describing the challenges facing the country’s economy. 7

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: The Sanballats and Tobiahs of economic rebuilding :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe, the Minister of Finance, stated that the country's fiscus was still dwindling. 5

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: UDC gov’t slows spending by P5.5 billion :: Mmegi Online

Botswana Botswana: Ndaba Gaolathe is the Minister of Finance who issued the austerity directive affecting travel budgets. 6

Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana: Gov’t travel cuts cost Air Botswana :: Mmegi Online