The first lady of the Republic of Botswana[1][2] is the wife of the president of Botswana. The current first lady is Neo Masisi, the wife of President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
| First Lady of Botswana | |
|---|---|
| Inaugural holder | Ruth Williams Khama |
| Formation | September 30, 1966 |
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.[3]
History
editThere was no first lady from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018, as President Ian Khama 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.[4] President Kharma's unmarried status was controversial because of the requirements of tribal traditions.[5]
First ladies of Botswana
edit| Name | Portrait | Term began | Term ended | President | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Williams Khama[6][7] | 
|
30 September 1966 | 13 July 1980 | Seretse Khama | |
| Gladys Olebile Masire[1][8] | 
|
13 July 1980 | 31 March 1998 | Quett Masire | |
| Barbara Mogae[9] | 1 April 1998 | 1 April 2008 | Festus Mogae | ||
| Vacant | 1 April 2008 | 1 April 2018 | Ian Khama | President Ian Khama never married.[5] | |
| Neo Masisi | .jpg)
|
1 April 2018 | - | Mokgweetsi Masisi |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Lady Gladys Olebile Masire – Board Member". Sir Ketumile Masire Foundatio. Retrieved 9 August 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "List of Delegations To the Twenty-Seventh Special Session of the General Assembly on Children - Botswana (page 13)" (PDF). UNICEF. UNICEF's Information Management Unit. 20 May 2002. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ Kgosikebatho, Keitebe (7 January 2019). "Neo Masisi inspires Women". The Patriot on Sunday. Gaborone. Archived from the original on 17 February 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
- ^ Liang, Aislynn (9 June 2011). "Botswana seeks 'First Lady' to host Michelle Obama". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ a b Hughes, Dana (6 December 2010). "President of Botswana Says No Short, Fat Wife for Him". ABC News. Retrieved 30 July 2012.
- ^ "Lady K a catalyst in life". Botswana Press Agency Daily News. 3 June 2002. Archived from the original on 3 December 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ "Lady K to be buried in Serowe". Botswana Press Agency Daily News. 24 May 2002. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ^ Andrews, Jim (1 July 1986). "Botswana's First Lady Attends Pitt Seminar". Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ "Message of Mrs. Barbara Mogae, First Lady of Botswana and Honorary Member of the National Committee for the International Year of Volunteers". National Committee for the International Year of Volunteers. 6 December 2000. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
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