61.   Minister of state for cabinet affairs Mohammad Ibrahim al-Mutawa was also appointed information minister.

62.   Once confirmed, Kallas will have seven days to present his government to President Arnodl Ruutel, who under the constitution then appoints the ministers to their offices.

63.   President Bakili Muluzi has powers to appoint ministers from inside or outside parliament.

64.   So far no female minister has been appointed to this position.

65.   The former strongman heads the army but a civilian defense minister was also appointed as part of the transitional government.