List of prime ministers of Eswatini facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prime Minister of Eswatini |
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![]() Coat of arms of Eswatini
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Style | His Excellency |
Residence | State House, Lobamba |
Appointer | Mswati III, as King of Eswatini |
Term length | No fixed term |
Inaugural holder | Makhosini Dlamini |
Formation | 16 May 1967 |
Salary | E926,370 per annum |
Website | Website |
This article lists the people who have served as the prime minister of Eswatini. Eswatini is a country in Southern Africa. The prime minister is the head of government, meaning they lead the country's daily operations.
The position of prime minister in Eswatini was created in 1967. Since then, twelve different people have held this important job. There have also been eight acting prime ministers who filled the role temporarily. One person, Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini, served as prime minister two separate times.
The current prime minister is Russell Dlamini. He started his term on November 4, 2023. He was chosen by King Mswati III at the Ludzidzini Royal Village.
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Understanding the Prime Minister's Role
The prime minister of Eswatini is a very important leader. They are chosen by the King. Their job is to manage the government and make sure the country runs smoothly. They work with other government officials to make decisions for the people of Eswatini.
Unlike some countries, the prime minister in Eswatini does not have a fixed term length. This means they serve until the King decides otherwise.
Past Prime Ministers of Eswatini
Here is a list of the people who have served as prime minister in Eswatini. Most prime ministers in Eswatini have been independent politicians. This means they do not belong to a specific political party.
- Political parties
Imbokodvo National Movement (INM)
- Other groups
- Special notes
Acting Prime Minister
- Symbols
Died in office
No. | Portrait | Name (Born–Died) |
Time in office | Political group | Monarch | |
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Took office | Left office | |||||
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Makhosini Dlamini (1914–1978) |
16 May 1967 | 31 March 1976 | INM (until 1973) |
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Maphevu Dlamini (1922–1979) |
31 March 1976 | 25 October 1979 | Independent | |
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Ben Nsibandze (1931–2021) |
25 October 1979 | 23 November 1979 | Independent | |
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Mabandla Dlamini (born 1930) |
23 November 1979 | 25 March 1983 | Independent | |
Interregnum | ||||||
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Bhekimpi Dlamini (1924–1999) |
25 March 1983 | 6 October 1986 | Independent | |
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Sotsha Dlamini (1940–2017) |
6 October 1986 | 12 July 1989 | Independent | |
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Obed Dlamini (1937–2017) |
12 July 1989 | 25 October 1993 | Independent | |
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Andreas Fakudze (died 2013) |
25 October 1993 | 4 November 1993 | Independent | |
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Jameson Mbilini Dlamini (1921–2008) |
4 November 1993 | 8 May 1996 | Independent | |
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Sishayi Nxumalo (1936–2000) |
8 May 1996 | 26 July 1996 | Independent | |
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Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini (1942–2018) |
26 July 1996 | 29 September 2003 | Independent | |
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Paul Shabangu (born 1943) |
29 September 2003 | 6 November 2003 | Independent | |
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Themba Dlamini (born 1950) |
6 November 2003 | 18 September 2008 | Independent | |
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Bheki Dlamini | 18 September 2008 | 23 October 2008 | Independent | |
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Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini (1942–2018) |
23 October 2008 | 5 September 2018 | Independent | |
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Vincent Mhlanga (died 2020) |
5 September 2018 | 27 October 2018 | Independent | |
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Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini (1968–2020) |
27 October 2018 | 13 December 2020 | Independent | |
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Themba Masuku (born 1950) |
13 December 2020 | 19 July 2021 | Independent | |
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Cleopas Dlamini (born 1952) |
19 July 2021 | 28 September 2023 | Independent | |
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Mgwagwa Gamedze (born 19–) |
28 September 2023 | 4 November 2023 | Independent | |
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Russell Dlamini (born 1973) |
4 November 2023 | Incumbent | Independent |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each prime minister served in Eswatini. It helps to see how long each person held the office.

See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Primer ministro de Suazilandia para niños
- Politics of Eswatini
- History of Eswatini
- List of monarchs of Eswatini