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What's in Botswana?, Gaborone (2024)

29/02/2024

Mrs Dinah Marathe has been appointed Commissioner of Botswana Police Service, effective tomorrow.

She was appointed Commissioner of Prisons in 2021.

19/02/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY - BOOK A SLOT

THEORY TEST BOOKINGS - GO KWALA MATSHWAO
The Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS) through its Gaborone Stations (Head Quarters, Fairgrounds, Maruap**a and Old Supplies) – THEORY TEST BOOKING FOR CLASS B and OTHER CLASSES is today, 19 FEBRUARY 2024;

Visit the nearest DRTS office in Gaborone to book yourself a slot for Theory Test.
Stay at home/office/mall to book a slot and pay through our online platform *174 # using mascom or bemobile network. Pay using any VISA or MAster card.
Online platform apply to only those who have a valid Learners' License.

Candidates with a valid Learner's License are to bring the following;
- Valid Identity Card for Botswana citizen
- Valid Passport (Foreigner)
- Valid Residential Permit (Foreigner)
- Valid Eye Test result
- Valid Learner's License
-Prescribed fee of P60.00 for Theory Test booking

Candidates who do not have a Learner's License are to bring the following;
- Valid Identity Card for Botswana citizen
- Valid Passport (Foreigner)
- Valid Residential Permit (Foreigner)
- Valid Eye Test
- 1 Passport sized photo
- Prescribed fee of P45.00 for Learner's License
- Prescribed fee of P60.00 for Theory Test booking

12/02/2024

KNOW YOUR ROUTE FARES

Gaborone – Maun via Palapye Route
Route Fare
Gaborone – Sebele P7.00
Gaborone – Phakalane P7.00
Gaborone – Mmamashia P8.00
Gaborone – Belabela Farm Junction P8.00
Gaborone – Matebele Junction P10.00
Gaborone – Rasesa P15.00
Gaborone – Malotwane P18.00
Gaborone – Mosaditshwene P23.00
Gaborone – Artesia P31.00
Gaborone – Masama P38.00
Gaborone – Leshibitse P39.00
Gaborone – Dibete Gate P41.00
Gaborone – Dibete P44.00
Gaborone – Pallaroad P60.00
Gaborone – Mahalapye P72.00
Gaborone – Lose P79.00
Gaborone – Tewane P83.00
Gaborone – Radisele P86.00
Gaborone – Makoro P91.00
Gaborone – Palapye P98.00
Gaborone – Morupule P100.00
Gaborone – Serowe P114.00
Gaborone – Paje P121.00
Gaborone – Mmashoro P141.00
Gaborone – Malatswai Junction P159.00
Gaborone – Letlhakane P179.00
Gaborone – Orapa Junction P187.00
Gaborone – Xhi Chaga P199.00
Gaborone – Mokoboxane P207.00
Gaborone – Mopipi P210.00
Gaborne – Xhumo P220.00
Gaborone – Mmadikola P225.00
Gaborone – Rakops P230.00
Gaborone – Zaoga P242.00
Gaborone – Tsoi 1 P248.00
Gaborone – Marotobolo P253.00
Gaborone - Manoakwena P263.00
Gaborone – Moreomaoto P268.00
Gaborone – Motlopi P271.00
Gaborone – Makalamabedi P278.00
Gaborone – Xhana P289.00
Gaborone – Chanoga P293.00
Gaborone – Samedupi P299.00
Gaborone – Maun P305.00

Vehicles New fares
Shared Taxi (p**a per passenger per trip) P8.00 per trip
Special taxi (p**a per trip) P33.00
Mini-bus local transport (p**a per trip) P7.00
Long distance (bitumen road) 35thebe per km
Long distance (gravel and sandy road) 38thebe per km

02/02/2024

THEORY TEST BOOKINGS - GO KWALA MATSHWAO

The Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS) through its LOBATSE REGION: THEORY AND PRACTICAL TEST BOOKINGS will be as follows;

LOBATSE
Theory Test Bookings- Every Fridays starting 09 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 09 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 09 February 2024

GOODHOPE
Theory Test Bookings – 16 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 16 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 16 February 2024

TSABONG
Theory Test Bookings Individual – 13 - 15 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 16 & 19 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 20 – 21 February 2024
Road Test Bookings (Outstation) – 22 February 2024
Theory Test Bookings(Others) – 23 February 2024

WERDA
Theory Test Bookings - 07 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 07 February 2024

BOKSPITS
Theory Test Bookings - 08 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 08 February 2024

MIDDLEPITS
Theory Test Bookings - 09 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 09 February 2024

KANYE
Theory Test Bookings – Every Tuesdays & Thursdays
Yard Test Bookings – 02, 05 & 06 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 09, 12, 13 February 2024

MOSHUPA
Yard Test Bookings – 07 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 14 February 2024

JWANENG
Theory Test Bookings – 19 – 22 February 2024
Theory Test Bookings (Additional classes) – 21 & 29 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 02 & 09 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 06 & 13 February 2024
Practical Tests Bookings (Additional classes) – 08 & 15 February 2024

KANG
Theory Test Bookings – 05 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 12 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 12 February 2024

HUKUNTSI
Theory Test Bookings – 05 February 2024
Yard Test Bookings – 12 February 2024
Road Test Bookings – 12 February 2024

The candidates are to bring the following;
- Valid Identity Card for Botswana citizen
- Valid Passport (Foreigner)
- Valid Residential Permit (Foreigner)
- Valid Eye Test result
- Valid Learner's License
-Prescribed fee of P60.00 for Theory Test booking

You can also book and pay for Theory Test through our online platform *174 # using Bemobile or Mascom.

The candidates who do not have a Learner's License are to bring the following;
- Valid Identity Card for Botswana citizen
- Valid Passport (Foreigner)
- Valid Residential Permit (Foreigner)
- Valid Eye Test
- 1 Passport sized photo
- Prescribed fee of P45.00 for Learner's License
- Prescribed fee of P60.00 for Theory Test booking

29/11/2023

BOTSWANA POLICE SERVICE TOLL FREE NUMBERS

24/11/2023

DEAR BATSWANA

We hereby give you an update of our medical supply situation in the country as at today for your appreciation.

23/11/2023

Public Transport to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital

Stakeholders are informed that there are existing routes from the Gaborone Bus Rank and Station to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital ( SKMTH).

Pick-up Areas:
Gaborone Station- opposite the Department of Agriculture
Bus Rank - next to the Passenger Waiting Room.
For any enquiries, kindly contact Corporate Communications & Public Relations at +267 3735021/5052.
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13/11/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE - REGISTRATION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT OWNED BY CITIZEN COMPANIES PER DISTRICT FOR INCLUSION INTO THE DATABASE

The Ministry of Transport and Public Works wishes to invite citizen companies based in Botswana to submit profiles for the purposes of creating construction plant and equipment database per district.

The requirements for registration are as follows;

a) Registered with Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
b) Cover Letter (on company letter head detailing addresses and contacts addressed to Director, Road Infrustructure Development and Maintenance.
c) Valid Company Extract from Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (C**A).
d) Certified copies of Identity Card (Omang) for Directors and Shareholders.
e) Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
f) Certified Plant Registration Book by Department of Road Transport Services (DRTS) to confirm ownership.
g) Commitment Letter of locality of Plant and Equipment authenticated by Commissioner of Oaths.

The registration should include the following plant and equipment; Excavators, Front End loaders, JCB/Backhoe Loaders, Water Bowsers, Motor Graders, Rollers, Tippper Trucks, Road Marking Machine etc.

Interested companies are to submit documents at any of Road Infrastructure Development and Maintenance offices (formely Roads Department) across the country cleary marked ‘REGISTRATION OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT PRIVATE CITIZEN COMPANIES’.

Registration will be done with effect from 13th November 2023 until 31st December 2023 during working hours from Monday to Friday.

For enquiries contact Ms. Kesebone Mosepele or Moemedi Matsoga at 3657800.

Thank you.

10/11/2023

MEDIA RELEASE

SUSPENSION OF THE GENERAL VOTERS REGISTRATION EXERCISE

09/11/2023

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

GABORONE, 09th November 2023: Members of the media are informed that the Government of Botswana in collaboration with UNICEF will host the State of Children’s address on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at 08:00 AM at Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) under the theme ‘A Better Future for Every Child’.

Children will engage in a mock parliament to propose solutions and ideas with emphasis on the importance of involving children and young people in the decision-making process.

By this advisory, all media houses are invited to cover the event.
For further information, kindly contact: Tuduetso Kelapile, UNICEF Botswana, Tel: +267 71300713, [email protected] and Morwalela Kesalopa , Ministry for State President , Tel:+267 72986996.

09/11/2023

BOTSWANA PASSPORT FEES

08/11/2023

THE ZEBRAS TECHNICAL TEAM ANNOUNCED

Botswana Football Association has appointed Kaelo Kaelo and Pontsho Moloi as the assistant coaches of the senior men's national team “The Zebras”. Motswadi Motswadi has been appointed as the goalkeeper coach while Tshephang Mokaila will do his role as the physical trainer.

The quartet is assigned where the team is currently preparing for the 2026 FIFA World cup CAF qualifiers next week against Mozambique and Guinea.

With O3 Beverages Umbro

08/11/2023

𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗥 𝗡𝗢. 12 𝗢𝗙 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, self-driven, results oriented, and well experienced citizens of Botswana for the below listed Botswana Prison Service posts.

1. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Assistant Commissioner - Reintegration and Community Corrections

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: E1 (487 752 – 507 480)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Adult Education, Community Development and any other related field
*Master’s degree will be an added advantage
*At least 14 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at E2 salary scale or equivalent.

2. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Assistant Commissioner - Finance

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: E2 (427 860 – 445 176)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
*Post graduate professional qualification in relevant field (e.g AAT, CIMA, ACCA)
*At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D1 salary scale or equivalent
*Registered with BICA

3. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Superintendent - Farms

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D1 (364 248 – 402 120)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*BSc Agriculture
*At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D2 salary scale or equivalent.

4. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Superintendent - Telecommunications

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D1 (364 248 – 402 120)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field
* At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D2 salary scale or equivalent

5. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Superintendent - Prison Industries

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D1 (364 248 – 402 120)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development)
*At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D2 salary scale or equivalent

6. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Superintendent - Internal Auditor

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D1 (364 248 – 402 120)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting
*Post graduate professional qualification in relevant field (e.g CFE, CPFA, CFS)
*Registered with BICA
*Membership to the Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants (ICFA)
*At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D2 salary scale or equivalent

7. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Superintendent - Legal Services

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D1 (364 248 – 402 120)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
*At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D2 salary scale or equivalent

8. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Superintendent - Research and Policy

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D1 (364 248 – 402 120)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Degree in Research, Sociology, Policy Development and Analysis
*At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D2 salary scale or equivalent

9. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Senior Superintendent - International Relations

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D1 (364 248 – 402 120)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations
*At least 12 years’ experience in related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D2 salary scale or equivalent

10. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Superintendent - Project Management

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D2 (316 752 – 349 716)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management
*At least ten (10) years’ experience in a related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D3 salary scale or equivalent.

11. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Superintendent - Procurement Compliance Officer

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D2 (316 752 – 349 716)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
* At least ten (10) years’ experience in a related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D3 salary scale or equivalent.

12. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Superintendent - Health Services

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D2 (316 752 – 349 716)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
*At least six (6) years’ experience
*Must be at D3 salary scale or equivalent.

13. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Superintendent - Animal Health

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D2 (316 752 – 349 716)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine
*At least ten (10) years’ experience in a related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D3 salary scale or equivalent.

14. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Assistant Superintendent - Statistician

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: D3 (275 460 – 304 116)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics
*At least 8 years’ experience in a related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at D4 salary scale or equivalent.

15. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Assistant Principal Officer - Family Welfare Practitioner

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: C1 (178 500 – 213 276)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor of Nursing Science/ Diploma in General Nursing plus Family Nurse Practitioner
*At least five (5) years’ experience in a related field, two (2) years of which must have been served at C2 salary scale or equivalent.

16. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Assistant Principal Officer - Animal Health

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: C1 (178 500 – 213 276)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*BSc in Animal Science
*At least five (5) years’ experience in a related field, of which two (2) years must have been served at C2 scale or equivalent.

17. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Assistant Principal Officer - Agronomist

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: C1 (178 500 – 213 276)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Crop Science/ Agronomy/Horticulture
*At least five (5) years’ experience in a related field, of which two (2) years must have been served at C2 scale or equivalent.

18. 𝐉𝐎𝐁 𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐋𝐄
Warder - Chaplaincy

𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: C3 (116 112 – 138 756)

𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄
*Bachelor’s Degree in Theology
*Ordained pastor of religion

𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐒
*Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50% and employee 50%).
*Contributory Pension Scheme for Permanent and Pensionable Staff (Government pays 15% and employee 5%).
*Prison Overtime Allowance at 20% of basic salary.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞: 30 Working days per annum for C1 scale and above
25 Working days per annum for C3 scale

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
Applicants should quote the Vacancy Circular Number, Position Title in their applications and provide the following details:
*Full names, address, place and date of birth.
*Detailed and up to date Curriculum Vitae.
*In case of serving public officers; date of first appointment, present position, scale and date of appointment thereto.
*Certified true copies of Certificates and Transcripts (Academic and Professional).
*At least two (2) related References of not more than six (6) months.
*Certified true copy of National Identity Card (Omang).
*𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a three (3) months orientation programme.

𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐎𝐃
To serve two (2) years' probation period.

𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a selection process, which include;

* A comprehensive medical examination.
* A comprehensive physical fitness assessment.
* Security vetting.
* Aptitude test.
* Oral interview.

𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:
Applications should be addressed to:

The Commandant
Prison Staff College
Private Bag 30
Mahalapye

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 21𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 2023

𝙉𝘽: 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙉𝙚𝙬𝙨.

For enquiries please contact Human Resource Office at
3611720/21/24/94

08/11/2023

WITNESS NATURE'S RAW ELEGANCE | KGALAGADI TRANSFONTIER PARK

Encounter iconic wildlife, feel the vastness of the dunes, and let the serenity of the desert landscape captivate your soul at the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Are you ready to explore the untamed beauty of Kgalagadi?

08/11/2023

Dear MVA Fund Botswana stakeholders and valued customers

Customer service operations have been temporarily relocated to the left wing within the MVA Fund HQ building.

08/11/2023

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MOTOR VEHICLE AND RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY ADVANCE SCHEME (GEMVAS)

The Government Employees Motor Vehicle and Residential Property Advance Scheme (GEMVAS) was established in 1988 under Section seven (7) of the General Orders. The Scheme is made possible by and through the provision of an 80% guarantee, by the Government of Botswana to participating lenders.
The guarantee provides security against default by borrowers and salary deductions are done at source.
Applications are processed at Gaborone, Maun, Palapye and Francistown.
AON Botswana (Pty) Ltd has been contracted for the provision of Management Services for the Guaranteed Loans Insurance Fund (GLIF). This is a self-insurance Fund for Government Employees advances for motor vehicles & residential properties.

Residential Property Advance Scheme

MAIN CONDITIONS
• Repayment period up to 20 years.
• Prevailing prime lending rate used.
• Permanent and Pensionable or local officers on contracts with a minimum of 24 months left to run.
• Married officers may apply together.
• A maximum of 2 loans/properties are allowed during one’s entire public service.
• Residential properties can be acquired anywhere in Botswana.

LOAN UTLILISATION
• Purchase of a free-hold plot/house for residential purposes.
• Er****on of house on a plot owned by the officer.
• Renovations of existing structures (residential)
• Top-up of existing loan.
• Re-financing of mortgage loan.

REQUIREMENTS
Development of a Plot
(a)Title deed
(b) Approved plan
(c) Letter of undertaking from attorney
(d) Current salary advice slip
(e) Certified copies of Omang
(f ) Employment confirmation letter
(g) Quotation for labour & materials (broken down as follows) e.g Foundation P10, 000 Brick work P15, 000 etc.
Free Hold Plot (e.g. Phakalane, Gaborone North, Mmokolodi etc)
(a) Copy of Title Deed
(b) Valuation report (ONLY when buying from individual owners)
(c) Offer letter from seller (if married include spouse’s Omang, consent and marriage certificate)
(d) Letter of undertaking from attorney
(e) Employment Confirmation letter
(f) Current salary advice slip
(d) Certified copies of Omang

House Purchase
(a) Copy of Title Deed
(b) Valuation report
(c) Offer letter from seller (if married include spouse’s Omang, consent and marriage certificate)
(d) Letter of undertaking from attorney
(e) Employment Confirmation letter
(f ) Current salary advice slip
(h) Certified copies of Omang

Top-Up Loan
(a) Valuation report
(b) Loan bank statement
(c) Quotations for labour & material
(d) Current salary advice slip
(e) Certified copies of Omang
(f ) Letter of undertaking from attorney
(g) Approved plan
(h) Employment confirmation letter
RE-FINANCING OF MORTGAGE LOAN
(a) Copy of tittle deed
(b) Valuation report
(c) Letter of undertaking from attorney
(d) Mortgage loan balance and certified copies of Omang
(If seller is married bring certified copies of spouse ID, consent letter and marriage certificate)
e) Letter of loan transfer by borrower
f) Confirmation letter from employer stating terms of employment and date of assumption of duty
g) Latest salary advice slip
h) Certified copies of Omang

NOTE:
i) 5 application forms (bank of choice) filled as original.
ii) Proof and source of deposit needed for any deposit of P10 000 or more.
iii) If you purchase from a company, shareholder certificates and resolution letter are required.
iv)Other terms and condition of the Scheme apply.
Important Tips:
• Residential Property not to be used for commercial purposes.
• Please value your property periodically and adjust your insurance premiums accordingly.
• Please solicit quotations for bill of quantities from experienced and reputable entities/individuals.
• Once the loan is fully paid, take steps to get the bond released.
• Always obtain Title deed for your plot once allocated.
• Married officers should provide marriage certificate and consent letter from spouse.
Qualification Formula (Ceiling Guideline)
Basic Salary * 0.25 * Repayment in months

MOTOR VEHICLE FINANCING

MAIN CONDITIONS
• Repayment up to 5 years for new vehicles and 4 years for used ones.
• Prevailing prime lending rate used.
• Permanent and Pensionable or contracted public officers.

LOAN UTILISATION
• New vehicles (only from registered car dealers)
• Used/Demo Vehicles (Botswana registered)
• Re-financing of motor vehicle loan.

REQUIREMENTS
(a) 5 application forms to be filled as original
(b) Certified copies of driver’s license and Omang/Exemption certificate
(c) Proof and source of deposit for any deposit of P10 000 or more
(d) If single, provide affidavit of marital status, if married, include spouse’s Omang, consent and marriage certificate.
(e) Current salary advice slip
(f) Confirmation of employment letter
(g) Pro-Forma Invoice/Offer letter
(h) Other terms and condition of the Scheme apply

Purchase of a New Vehicle
(a) Provide the above requirements.

Purchase of a used vehicle and Refinancing of Motor Vehicle Loan
In addition to above requirements, provide the following;
(a) Registration Book
(b) Roadworthiness Certificate
(c) Motor vehicle loan Bank balance (for refinancing of motor vehicle loan)

Insurance Termination
(a) Letter of termination
(b) Bank clearance letter
(c) Current salary advice slip
(d) Registration Book
(e) Certified copy of Omang / Exemption certificate

Reset of Financial Interest
(a) Bank clearance letter
(b) Current salary advice slip
(c) Registration Book
(d) Certified copy of Omang/ Exemption certificate

Permission To Cross Border
(a) Letter to Permanent Secretary
(c) Current salary advice slip
(d) Registration Book
(e) Passport for the authorized driver(s)

Valuation
(a) Insurance certificate
(b) Valuation report
(c) Current salary advice slip
(d) Registration Book
(e) Certified copy of Omang/ Exemption Certificate

Permission to Sell
(a) Letter to Permanent Secretary
(b) Registration Book
(d) Certified copy of Omang/ Exemption certificate

Death Claims (Insurance)
(a) Certified copy of death certificate
(b) Current salary advice slip
(c) Letter from Customary Court & District Commissioner indicating beneficiary
(d) Copy of Registration Book
(e) Insurance certificate.

Security for the loan
The Government of Botswana is the guarantor for the loan. The vehicle remains the property of Government until the loan is fully paid.

Insurance
Insurance covers the vehicle and the loan through GLIF. Premiums are deducted on monthly basis from salary.
Salient Features
No processing charges, vehicle of choice, choose Bank from participating Banks below :
• Bank of Baroda
• Bank Gaborone
• Barclays Bank of Botswana
• Botswana Savings Bank
• First National Bank
• Stanbic Bank
• Standard Chartered Bank.
NOTE:* The vehicle must be less or equal to 3 years old and distance travelled less or equal to 100, 000 km * Provide 3copies of each of above requirements, except for application forms.

Please contact 3633605/ 3633606 or 3621627

08/11/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

Temporary Closure of Kgatelopele Clinic Outpatient Department
BLOCK 8 CLINIC, GABORONE

08/11/2023

LEGALLY OPERATING DAY CARE CENTERS IN LOBATSE

06/11/2023

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR PROFFESIONAL GUIDE EXAMINATION

Theory exam - 18th November 2023 at BWTI
Practical Exam - 19th November 2023 at Maun Educational Park
NB: All exams will start at 0730hrs

1 Joe Moreri Amos
2 Jonah Avelino
3 Leruo Baiphethi
4 Kaone Boitshepho
5 Kegomoditswe Boitumelo
6 Mofenyi Bonno
7 Lekgowa Gaabonwe
8 Kgosintle Galese
9 Obvious C. Hulela
10 Cathrine M. Joba
11 Mothusi Kabelo
12 Wesley Kamedi
13 Trevor M. Karatwaeng
14 Tsima Kebautlwaletse
15 Onkabetse Kenosi
16 Dirang Ketumile
17 Jobe Kgatlhano
18 Gaselathwe Koyakenye
19 Tebogo M. Letso
20 Bonolo Machira
21 Temogo Mahule
22 Ontiretse Matlho
23 Sinvula Mazunga
24 Lore Mhapha
25 Lesole Moatswi
26 Lesedi R. T. Mongale
27 Olebogeng Montsho
28 Meshack A. Moreri
29 Bajaki Mosiiwa
30 Kabelo Mosweu
31 Bontsibokae Motlakap**a
32 Kago Motlhabani
33 Costa Motlhalaakgosi
34 Jacob Kebaagetse Munisola
35 Ketshephang Ndana
36 Peace Ntsatsi
37 Isaiah Nwezi
38 Kebonyemodisa Obusitswe
39 Ditshotlego Poroga
40 Gaboikae Qhau
41 Mokwena Samarose
42 Balemogeng Sarefo
43 Keikantsemang Satau
44 Monnawatshipi Senase
45 Tebogo Sethibe
46 Thabang Shadrack
47 Tihelo Tihelo
48 Baruti Tlale
49 Chombo Mompati Tumedi
50 Monnaatsheko Zigora

06/11/2023

REQUIREMENTS FOR RENEWAL OF A PRE-SCHOOL LICENCE

31/10/2023

BOTSWANA 0 : 1 TANZANIA

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐂 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒

🕢 | 50'

📆 Tuesday, 31st October 2023
🏟 National Stadium, Gaborone

With O3 Beverages and Umbro

Watch the game live here: https://web.facebook.com/WeAreBFA/videos/236907152729960

31/10/2023

BOTSWANA 0 : 1 TANZANIA

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐀𝐅 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐂 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒

🕢 |HALF TIME

📆 Tuesday, 31st October 2023
🏟 National Stadium, Gaborone

With O3 Beverages and Umbro

Watch the game live here: https://web.facebook.com/WeAreBFA/videos/236907152729960

31/10/2023

PUBLIC NOTICE

31/10/2023

Private Registered School list as of September 2023

Registration of schools is compulsory and no person shall operate a school, unless it is registered. It is an offence to operate a school not registered and the law does not recognise such school.

For any inquiries regarding this list, please contact The Director, Department of Educational Planning and Research Services at 3715225.

30/10/2023

BDF Bands in concert style in support of charity.

VENUE:
Gaborone, SSKB 03 November 2023 & 04 November 2023
Serowe, Lady Khama Hall 10 November 2023
Bobonong, Matshekge SSS 11 November 2023
Selibe Phikwe, Civic Hall 15 November 2023
Francistown, Adansonia Hotel 17 November 2023
Tutume, McConnell College 18 November 2023
Orapa, Orapa Sports Complex 24 & 25 November 2023
Kasane, Chobe JSS 29 November 2023
Maun, Maun SSS 01 December 2023
Ghanzi, Ghanzi Community Hall 02 December 2023
Kang, Matsha SSS 06 December 2023
Tsabong, Tsabong Unified SSS 08 December 2023
Jwaneng, Jwaneng Club Hall 09 December 2023
Kanye, Seepapitso SSS 15 December 2023
Lobatse Civic Hall 16 December 2023

P1000 For VIP Ticket
P150 For Standard Ticket

For More Information Contact
Major Kesiilwe 71235710 (Vip Ticket)
Warrant Officer I Mokotedi 74012852 (Standard Ticket)
Staff Sergeant Lenkopane 71298844 (Standard Ticket)
Sergeant Mogapi 71646640 (Standard Ticket)