Parliament
Parliament (Libandla) is bicameral and is located in Mbabane.
The House of Assembly has 65 members. 55 members are elected by popular vote. 10 members are appointed by the king. They serve five-year terms. The Senate has 20 members. 10 members are appointed by the House of Assembly. 10 members are appointed by the king. They serve five-year terms.
Parliament (Libandla) is bicameral and is located in Mbabane.
The House of Assembly has 65 members. 55 members are elected by popular vote. 10 members are appointed by the king. They serve five-year terms. The Senate has 20 members. 10 members are appointed by the House of Assembly. 10 members are appointed by the king. They serve five-year terms.
Monarchs
1820-1839 Sobhuza I
1839-1868 Mswati I
1868-1874 Ludvonga
1874-1889 Mbandzeni
1889-1899 Bhunu
1899-1982 Sobhuza II
1983-1983 Dzeliwe (Queen Regent)
1983-1986 Ntombi (Queen Regent)
1986 now Mswati III
Prime Ministers
1967-1978 Prince Makhosini
1978-1979 Prince Maphevu Dlamini
1979-1983 Prince Mbandla Dlamini
1983-1986 Prince Bhekimpi Dlamini
1986-1989 Sotaha Dlamini
1989-1993 Obed Dlamini
1993-1996 Prince Jameson Mbilini Dlamini
1996-1996 Sishayi Nxumalo (acting)
1996-2003 Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini
2003-2003 Paul Shabangu (acting)
2003-2008 Themba Dlamini
2008-2008 Bheki Dlamini (acting)
2008 now Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini