President of the
Republic of Botswana
Presidential flag
Incumbent
Mokgweetsi Masisi
since 1 April 2018
ResidenceState House
AppointerParliament of Botswana
Term length5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holderSeretse Khama
Formation30 September 1966
DeputyVice-President of Botswana

The office of Prime Minister of the Bechuanaland Protectorate existed from 3 March 1965 to 30 September 1966, during which time it was held by one individual, Seretse Khama, who later served as the first President of Botswana from 1966 until his death on 13 July 1980.

To date, all Prime Ministers and Presidents have represented the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

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  • † Died in office

Prime Minister of the Botswanaland Protectorate

No. Picture Name
(Birth–Death)		 Elected Took office Left office Political Party
1 Seretse Khama
(1921–1980)		 1965 3 March 196530 September 1966 BDP

Presidents of Botswana (1966–present)

No. Picture Name
(Birth–Death)		 Elected Took office Left office Political Party
1 Seretse Khama
(1921–1980)		 1965
1969
1974
1979		 30 September 196613 July 1980[†] BDP
2 Quett Masire
(1925–2017)		 1984
1989
1994		 18 July 198031 March 1998 BDP
3 Festus Mogae
(1939–)		 1999
2004		 1 April 19981 April 2008 BDP
4 Ian Khama
(1953–)		 2009
2014		 1 April 20081 April 2018 BDP
5 Mokgweetsi Masisi
(1961–)

2019

 1 April 2018Incumbent BDP

Lifespan timeline of President of Botswana

This is a graphical lifespan timeline of President of Botswana. The President are listed in order of office.

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