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Prime Minister of Eswatini
Coat of arms of Swaziland.svg
Coat of arms of Eswatini
Russell Dlamini official portrait.jpg
Incumbent
Russell Dlamini

since 4 November 2023
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.

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

     Independent

Special notes

     Acting Prime Minister

Symbols

Died in office

No. Portrait Name
(Born–Died)
Time in office Political group Monarch
Took office Left office
1 No image.png Makhosini Dlamini
(1914–1978)
16 May 1967 31 March 1976 INM
(until 1973)
King Sobhuza II, 1945 (cropped).jpg
Sobhuza II
Independent
2 No image.png Maphevu Dlamini
(1922–1979)
31 March 1976 25 October 1979 Independent
No image.png Ben Nsibandze
(1931–2021)
25 October 1979 23 November 1979 Independent
3 No image.png Mabandla Dlamini
(born 1930)
23 November 1979 25 March 1983 Independent
Interregnum
4 No image.png Bhekimpi Dlamini
(1924–1999)
25 March 1983 6 October 1986 Independent
King Mswati III, 2006.jpg
Mswati III
5 No image.png Sotsha Dlamini
(1940–2017)
6 October 1986 12 July 1989 Independent
6 No image.png Obed Dlamini
(1937–2017)
12 July 1989 25 October 1993 Independent
No image.png Andreas Fakudze
(died 2013)
25 October 1993 4 November 1993 Independent
7 No image.png Jameson Mbilini Dlamini
(1921–2008)
4 November 1993 8 May 1996 Independent
No image.png Sishayi Nxumalo
(1936–2000)
8 May 1996 26 July 1996 Independent
8 Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini 2011.jpg Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini
(1942–2018)
26 July 1996 29 September 2003 Independent
No image.png Paul Shabangu
(born 1943)
29 September 2003 6 November 2003 Independent
9 Themba Dlamini 2007.jpg Themba Dlamini
(born 1950)
6 November 2003 18 September 2008 Independent
No image.png Bheki Dlamini 18 September 2008 23 October 2008 Independent
(8) Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini 2011.jpg Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini
(1942–2018)
23 October 2008 5 September 2018 Independent
No image.png Vincent Mhlanga
(died 2020)
5 September 2018 27 October 2018 Independent
10 Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini (cropped).jpg Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini
(1968–2020)
27 October 2018 13 December 2020 Independent
Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku.jpg Themba Masuku
(born 1950)
13 December 2020 19 July 2021 Independent
11 Cleopas Dlamini 2023.jpg Cleopas Dlamini
(born 1952)
19 July 2021 28 September 2023 Independent
Mgwagwa Gamedze 2017.jpg Mgwagwa Gamedze
(born 19–)
28 September 2023 4 November 2023 Independent
12 Russell Dlamini official portrait.jpg 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.

Russell Dlamini Mgwagwa Gamedze Cleopas Dlamini Themba Masuku Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini Vincent Mhlanga Bheki Dlamini Themba Dlamini Paul Shabangu Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini Sishayi Nxumalo Jameson Mbilini Dlamini Andreas Fakudze Obed Dlamini Sotsha Dlamini Bhekimpi Dlamini Mabandla Dlamini Ben Nsibandze Maphevu Dlamini Makhosini Dlamini

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Primer ministro de Suazilandia para niños

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