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Office

Chief Justice, Botswana

Current holder

Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe

In office since 18 Jan 2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Chief Justice of Botswana?

Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe is the Chief Justice of Botswana, in office since 18 Jan 2025.

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Sources: Daily News (Government of Botswana) (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).

Botswana in numbers

Population (2025): 2.5 million; 42nd largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 7,802 US$; 5th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 2.7%; 33rd highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 24.5%; 4th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 34%; 49th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 69.3 years; 10th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2003): 81.2%; 14th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 85; 2nd most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Chief Justice, Botswana. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/botswana/chief-justice