Russell Dlamini | |
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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]
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.
Following the 2023 general election, King Mswati III decided to appoint Dlamini as Prime Minister. [1] [2] [3]