List of heads of government of Botswana
(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)
The office of Prime Minister of Botswana existed from 3 March 1965 to 30 September 1966, during which time it was held by one individual, Seretse Khama, who later served as President from 1966 until his death on 13 July 1980. [citation needed]
| Tenure | Portrait | Incumbent | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bechuanaland Protectorate during Self-Government | ||||
| 3 March 1965 to 30 September 1966 | Seretse Khama, Prime Minister | BDP | Continued thereafter as President of Botswana | |
| Republic of Botswana | ||||
| 30 September 1966 | Post abolished | |||
Affiliations
| BDP | Botswana Democratic Party conservative, |
| BNF | Botswana National Front social-democratic |
| BPP | Botswana People’s Party centrist (ethnic Bamangwato) |
| BCP | Botswana Congress Party social-democratic |
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Sources
- Botswana at Rulers.org
- African States and Rulers, John Stewart, McFarland
- Guinness Book of Kings, Rulers & Statesmen, Clive Carpenter, Guinness Superlatives Ltd, ISBN 090042446X
- Heads of State and Government, 2nd Edition, John V da Graca, MacMillan Press Ltd, 2000
- Whitaker's Almanack, 1968 to 1979, J. Whitaker and Sons