This is a list of prime ministers of Eswatini () since the formation of the post in 1967.
Twelve people have been Prime Minister of Eswatini, plus eight acting prime ministers. One person, Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini, held two non-consecutive terms.
The current prime minister is Russell Dlamini, since 4 November 2023. He was appointed by King Mswati III at the Ludzidzini Royal Village.
List of officeholders Political parties
Other affiliations
Status
Symbols Died in office Portrait Name Term of office Political party Elected Government Monarch(s) Took office Left office Time in office 1 Makhosini Dlamini 1967 1976 INM 1967 Makhosini I Sobhuza II Independent 1972 Makhosini II 2 Maphevu Dlamini 1976 1979 Independent — Maphevu 1978 — Ben Nsibandze 1979 1979 Independent — Maphevu 3 Mabandla Dlamini 1979 1983 Independent — Mabandla Interregnum 4 Bhekimpi Dlamini 1983 1986 Independent 1983 Bhekimpi Mswati III 5 Sotsha Dlamini 1986 1989 Independent — Sotsha 1987 6 Obed Dlamini 1989 1993 Independent — Obed — Andreas Fakudze 1993 1993 Independent — Obed 7 Jameson Mbilini Dlamini 1993 1996 Independent 1993 Jameson Mbilini — Sishayi Nxumalo 1996 1996 Independent — Jameson Mbilini 8 Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini 1996 2003 Independent — Barnabas Sibusiso I 1998 — Paul Shabangu 2003 2003 Independent — Barnabas Sibusiso 9 Themba Dlamini 2003 2008 Independent 2003 Themba — Bheki Dlamini 2008 2008 Independent — Themba Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini 2008 2018 Independent 2008 Barnabas Sibusiso II 2013 Barnabas Sibusiso III — Vincent Mhlanga 2018 2018 Independent — Barnabas Sibusiso III 10 Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini 2018 2020 Independent 2018 Ambrose Mandvulo — Themba Masuku 2020 2021 Independent — Ambrose Mandvulo 11 Cleopas Dlamini 2021 2023 Independent — Cleopas — Mgwagwa Gamedze 2023 2023 Independent — Cleopas 12 Russell Dlamini 2023 Incumbent Independent 2023 Russell
Timeline
See also
Politics of Eswatini History of Eswatini List of monarchs of Eswatini
References
External links World Statesmen – Eswatini (Swaziland)