He has also served as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Leader of the Opposition Whip, and Deputy Opposition Leader.In August 2016 he was re-elected as leader of the RMC.
In late November 2016 Salwai survived an attempt at a motion of no-confidence, with MP's being divided on procedural points regarding the motion and attachment of a summons.Salwai is a Protestant Christian and is able to speak some English.
In the summer of 2017, he appeared in South Korea at the RUTC "World Remnant Conference".