Duma Boko

President of Botswana · Botswana · On the map · Politicians · Born 1969 · age 56

Duma Gideon Boko is a Motswana politician and lawyer who is currently serving as the sixth president of Botswana since 1 November 2024 and as President of the Umbrella for Democratic Change since 2012. He served as Leader of the Opposition from 2014 to 2019.

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2026“We look forward to having a massive project, or a number of massive projects, commence in Botswana. We are committed to ensuring that this happens, and happens quickly.”In their words3 September 2026BOKO APPEALS BOKO TO AFRICAN INVESTORS TO LEAD DEVELOPMENT 3 September 2026Read the whole statement

“There is an entrepreneurial opportunity that local farmers need to seize, and I can assure you that the ostrich industry is sizeable”In their words14 July 2026MAXIMISE OSTRICH VALUE CHAIN TO BOOST DIVERSIFICATION, BOKO TELLS FARMERS 14 July 2026Read the whole statement

“What do they call themselves? Why do we call them the San?”In their words11 March 2026BOKO TAKES UP INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CAUSE 11 March 2026Read the whole statement

2025“Although this administration insists on diversifying the mining sector, diamonds will continue to be the main factor in the economic growth and transformation of our country”In their words10 November 2025Botswana's President confirmed the government's intention to acquire a controlling stake in the diamond company De Beers 10 November, 2025Read the whole statement

“It must be noted that the current prices often are inflated five to 10 times, and under the current economic conditions, this scenario is not sustainable.”In their words26 August 2025Boko raises alarm over inflated medicine prices 26 August, 2025Read the whole statement

“We must develop, we must make agriculture the revolutionary engine of our economy”In their words23 August 2025Botswanan president calls for adoption of modern technologies to transform agriculture 23 August, 2025Read the whole statement

Time 100Award2024Named President of BotswanaOfficefrom 1 November 20241969Born31 December 1969

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The law does not prevent good; it enables it. The law requires it.
12 August 2026 · President Duma Boko Calls for Public Service Transformation at Leadership Conference 2026 12 August 2026, Own words
We are proud to have had a leader of Sir Seretse Khama's stature.
1 July 2026 · PRESIDENT BOKO URGES BATSWANA TO EMBRACE SIR SERETSE KHAMA'S VALUES 1 July 2026, Own words
We want to celebrate these heroes for one day and dedicate just a day to them for what they have achieved for the country
3 October 2025 · Boko defends September 29 holiday 03 October, 2025, Own words