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 |
Eswatini, also known as Swaziland, is a country in Southern Africa. Like many countries, it has a leader called a Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. They help the King run the country.
This article lists all the people who have been Prime Minister of Eswatini since the job was created in 1967. So far, twelve different people have held this important role. Sometimes, someone steps in as an "acting" Prime Minister for a short time. This happens when the main Prime Minister is not available.
One person, Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini, served as Prime Minister twice. The current Prime Minister is Russell Dlamini. He started his role on November 4, 2023. King Mswati III chose him for the job.
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Leaders of Eswatini's Government
This section shows a list of all the Prime Ministers of Eswatini. It includes when they started and finished their time in office.
- Political groups
Imbokodvo National Movement (INM)
- Other types of leaders
- Special notes
Acting Prime Minister
- Symbols
Died in office
| No. | Picture | Name (Born–Died) |
Election | Time in Office | Political Group | King(s) (Reign) |
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Makhosini Dlamini (1914–1978) |
1967 1972 |
16 May 1967 | 31 March 1976 | 8 years, 320 days | INM (until 1973) |
.jpg) Sobhuza II (1899–1982) |
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Maphevu Dlamini (1922–1979) |
1978 | 31 March 1976 | 25 October 1979 | 3 years, 208 days | Independent | |
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Ben Nsibandze (1931–2021) |
— | 25 October 1979 | 23 November 1979 | 29 days | Independent | |
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Mabandla Dlamini (1930–2025) |
— | 23 November 1979 | 25 March 1983 | 3 years, 122 days | Independent | |
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Bhekimpi Dlamini (1924–1999) |
1983 | 25 March 1983 | 6 October 1986 | 3 years, 195 days | Independent | |
 Mswati III (since 1986) |
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| 5 | |
Sotsha Dlamini (1940–2017) |
1987 | 6 October 1986 | 12 July 1989 | 2 years, 279 days | Independent | |
| 6 | |
Obed Dlamini (1937–2017) |
— | 12 July 1989 | 25 October 1993 | 4 years, 105 days | Independent | |
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Andreas Fakudze (died 2013) |
— | 25 October 1993 | 4 November 1993 | 10 days | Independent | |
| 7 | |
Jameson Mbilini Dlamini (1921–2008) |
1993 | 4 November 1993 | 8 May 1996 | 2 years, 186 days | Independent | |
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Sishayi Nxumalo (1936–2000) |
— | 8 May 1996 | 26 July 1996 | 79 days | Independent | |
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Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini (1942–2018) |
1998 | 26 July 1996 | 29 September 2003 | 7 years, 65 days | Independent | |
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Paul Shabangu (born 1943) |
— | 29 September 2003 | 6 November 2003 | 38 days | Independent | |
| 9 |  |
Themba Dlamini (born 1950) |
2003 | 6 November 2003 | 18 September 2008 | 4 years, 317 days | Independent | |
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Bheki Dlamini | — | 18 September 2008 | 23 October 2008 | 35 days | Independent | |
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Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini (1942–2018) |
2008 2013 |
23 October 2008 | 5 September 2018 | 9 years, 317 days | Independent | |
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Vincent Mhlanga (died 2020) |
— | 5 September 2018 | 27 October 2018 | 52 days | Independent | |
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Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini (1968–2020) |
2018 | 27 October 2018 | 13 December 2020 | 2 years, 47 days | Independent | |
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Themba Masuku (born 1950) |
— | 13 December 2020 | 19 July 2021 | 218 days | Independent | |
| 11 |  |
Cleopas Dlamini (born 1952) |
— | 19 July 2021 | 28 September 2023 | 2 years, 71 days | Independent | |
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Mgwagwa Gamedze (born 19–) |
— | 28 September 2023 | 4 November 2023 | 37 days | Independent | |
| 12 |  |
Russell Dlamini (born 1973) |
2023 | 4 November 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 264 days | Independent | |
Timeline of Prime Ministers
This timeline shows when each Prime Minister served in Eswatini. You can see how long each person held the position.
More About Eswatini
If you want to learn more about Eswatini's government and history, check out these links:
- Politics of Eswatini
- History of Eswatini
- List of monarchs of Eswatini
Images for kids
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King Sobhuza II, who ruled Eswatini for a long time.
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King Mswati III, the current King of Eswatini.
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Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini, who served as Prime Minister twice.
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Themba Dlamini, a former Prime Minister.
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Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini, a former Prime Minister.
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Themba Masuku, who served as acting Prime Minister.
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Cleopas Dlamini, a recent Prime Minister.
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Mgwagwa Gamedze, who served as acting Prime Minister.
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Russell Dlamini, the current Prime Minister of Eswatini.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Primer ministro de Suazilandia para niños
