Elizabeth Pulane Moremi OBE (1912–1994) was regent and mohumagadi (queen) of baTawana from 1946 to 1964 while her son, Letsholathêbê II a Morêmi, was too young to rule.
In this role, Moremi attempted to make several progressive reforms but was hindered by conservative opposition.
After training to work as a nurse, she moved to South Africa and found employment at the Tiger Kloof Educational Institute.
Moremi III did not always get along with the British who controlled Botswana at the time as part of the Bechuanaland Protectorate, and he was suspended in 1945 over allegations of corruption.
[1][6] Because the most prominent adult male in the family, her husband's uncle, was considered incompetent by British authorities[3] and their eldest son was too young to rule, Moremi became regent of the tribe.
[3] The Dictionary of African Biography describes Moremi as a "a progressive and able administrator", but her regency was marked by conflict with conservative royals who had long controlled the tribe and its policies.
"[13] A 1961 newspaper profile said that she held "power no woman has achieved in Africa since European invaders deposed the last of the women chiefs".
[14] Moremi would also criticize the British government at times, including over its treatment of Seretse Khama and handling of a disagreement with the BaNgwato.
[7] Moremi had played a crucial role in its creation, shepherding the effort and working to build support for it.