The first lady of the Republic of Botswana is the wife of the

president of Botswana The president of the Republic of Botswana is the head of state and the head of government of Botswana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, according to the Constitution of Botswana. The president is elected to a five-year ...

. The current first lady is Neo Masisi, the wife of President

Mokgweetsi Masisi Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi (born 21 July 1961) is the fifth and current President of Botswana, serving since 2018. He served as the 8th Vice President of Botswana from 12 November 2014 to 1 April 2018. He was a Member of Parliament in the ...

. The role is largely ceremonial and has no salary. President Masisi has said that his wife does not have the remit to influence government policies.

History

There was no first lady from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018, as President

Ian Khama Seretse Khama Ian Khama (born 27 February 1953) is a Botswana politician and former military officer who was the fourth President of the Republic of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018. After serving as Commander of the Botswana Defence ...

was unmarried. The absence of a first lady was problematic for some official functions, and there were moves to find a substitute for some occasions. President Kharma's unmarried status was controversial because of the requirements of tribal traditions.

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History

First ladies of Botswana

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