Phenyo Butale
Phenyo Butale is a Motswana politician and the current Minister of International Relations of Botswana. He has served as Member of the Parliament of Botswana since 2024 under the Umbrella for Democratic Change. He is also communication specialist, broadcaster, researcher and academic.
Career
Butale became an MP in the Parliament of Botswana in 2014. Before his election, he was involved in Media fraternity. Prior to joining politics, Butale worked in the civil society as Country Director for the Media Institute of Southern Africa - Botswana Chapter, and later as executive director of Freedom of Expression Institute in Johannesburg. In November 2024, he was appointed MInister of International Affairs in the cabinet of Duma Boko.Butale holds a PhD from the Stellenbosch University.