Kefentse Mzwinila

Kefentse C. Mzwinila (born January 6, 1975), is a public servant and psychologist In this Ministry, he oversees land administration, water resource management, and sanitation services in Botswana. He holds a PhD in Economics and Management Sciences with a focus on Business Administration from the North-West University Business School in South Africa.

Background

Early life Kefentse Mzwinila was born on January 6, 1975, in Botswana. He spent his early school days in the United States where his parents were studying. At the age of six, he was transferred to a special school for gifted and talented students. When he returned to Botswana, he continued his education at Broadhurst Primary School and later Maruapula. He was active in sports during his secondary school days and developed an interest in politics while studying at the Waterford Kamhlaba College in Swaziland in the early 1990s. He became the president of the Student Representative Council (SRC) during his school days.

He also became the president of the African Students Association for three consecutive terms while studying at Lafayette College in the United States. During his time at Lafayette College, he was also part of the military training and tactical operations. His experiences and achievements during his early life have shaped his future and contributed to his success in his career.

Career Clinical psychology

In 2001, Mzwinila founded Psychologists Botswana (Pty) Ltd strategically located across Botswana in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun, and Serowe. At Psychologists Botswana he held the following positions: Lead Consultant, Clinical Psychologist, Organisational Psychologist and Consultant Economist. spearheading crucial initiatives for the country's sustainable development such as making efforts to fast-track the allocation of plots and increasing the availability of clean water in Botswana. The Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs, under the leadership of Mzwinila, was reported to have implemented various projects within its mandate in the 2023/24 financial year. In the previous financial year, the ministry achieved a high budget utilisation rate of 99% suggesting efficient financial management and project execution within the Ministry. Therefore, such a high utilisation rate by the Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs is a welcome achievement for the southern African nation which is seeking to achieve high-income status by 2036. He has also served as a Member of Parliament for Mmadinare Constituency (2014-2019). and a Councilor at Sowa Town Council from 2009 to 2014. Furthermore, he has worked as a part-time Lecturer in Psychology, Counselling, and Guidance at the University of Botswana between 2003 and 2004.

Videos

Mzwinila was interviewed on Climate change and water resource management challenges in Southern African by the North-West University Business School after graduating with his doctorate. Mzwinila hosted a media briefing to give an update on the developments and progress of the ongoing water projects, and land allocation status.