This article is about the Botswana government. For recent and past political developments in Botswana, see Politics of Botswana.
Government of Botswana
Central government
Overview
Established
30 September 1966; 57 years ago (1966-09-30)
State
Botswana
Leader
President
(Mokgweetsi Masisi)
Main organ
Cabinet of Botswana
Responsible to
Parliament of Botswana
Annual budget
BWP53. 47 billion
Website
www.gov.bw
The Government of Botswana often abbreviated as GOB, is the union government created by the constitution of Botswana having the executive, parliament, and the judiciary. The Seat of the Government is located in Gaborone, Botswana. The government is led by the president (currently Mokgweetsi Masisi).[1]
^Cotterill, Joseph (25 October 2019). "President Mokgweetsi Masisi holds on to power in Botswana poll". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 10 December 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
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