Russell Dlamini
Russell Dlamini | |
|---|---|
 Dlamini in 2024 | |
| 12th Prime Minister of Eswatini | |
| Assumed office 4 November 2023 | |
| Monarch | Mswati III |
| Preceded by | Mgwagwa Gamedze (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 October 1973 |
| Nationality | Liswati |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Philile nee Kunene |
| Alma mater | University of Eswatini Stellenbosch University |
Russell Mmemo Dlamini (born 23 October 1973) is a Liswati politician who is serving as the prime minister of Eswatini since 4 November 2023.[1]
Biography
[edit]Dlamini obtained a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences at the University of Eswatini, then a master's degree in 2006 in sustainable development planning and management at the Stellenbosch University. In November 2015, he was appointed CEO of the National Disaster Management Agency. Before joining the national Disaster Management Agency, Dlamini worked for World Vision International - Swaziland Office from October 2009 to September 2010. He then went to work as an Integrated Programmes Director for World Vision Rwanda from May 2011 to April 2014.
Following the 2023 general election, King Mswati III decided to appoint Dlamini as Prime Minister.[1][2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Lenin Ndebele (3 November 2023). "Eswatini has a new prime minister". News24. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Eswatini Government [@EswatiniGovern1] (3 November 2023). "His Majesty King Mswati III has appointed Russell Mmemo Dlamini as Prime Minister" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "RUSSELL WINS FOR PRAGMATISM". Eswatini Observer. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
See also
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