Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi is a Botswanan politician and former educator who served as President of Botswana. Before entering politics, he worked as a teacher and later as a development specialist, collaborating with international organisations such as UNICEF. His early professional focus on education and community development laid the groundwork for his later policy priorities in government.
Masisi began his political career with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), representing the Moshupa-Manyana constituency in the National Assembly. He went on to hold several ministerial positions, including Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, and Minister of Education and Skills Development. In these roles, he championed curriculum reform, governance improvements, and investment in human capital development. His appointment as Vice President marked his rise to national prominence, and he subsequently assumed the presidency.
As President, Masisi promoted economic diversification and sought to strengthen Botswana’s democratic institutions and public sector accountability. His administration focused on reducing dependence on diamond exports by fostering growth in technology, agriculture, and manufacturing. Beyond domestic policy, he worked to enhance Botswana’s voice in regional and continental affairs, maintaining the country’s reputation for stability and rule of law. After completing his term in office, Masisi continued to engage in public discourse and policy work, particularly in areas related to education, governance, and sustainable development.
