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Issuance of plant, plant products import permit/phytosanitary certificate

Read more about Issuance of plant, plant products import permit/phytosanitary certificate

Overview

This service allows/enables Importers and Exporters to import/export plant and plant products. The permit is administered through Plant Protection Act CAP35:02. To import/export plants, plant products you must apply for an import permit and a Phytosanitary certificate respectively issued by the Division of Plant Protection. For one to be issued a Phytosanitary certificate s/he must meet the import conditions of the importing country. The import permit is valid for 6 months and can be used for multiple entry. The Phytosanitary certificate is valid for 2 weeks and used for single entry only.

Who is eligible?

Individuals (citizens and non-citizens)
Registered company with Registrar of Companies for a Trading License
Registered business (Companies/Hawkers/Vendors)

How do I get this service?

Interested citizens and businesses are required to visit the nearest District Crop Production Office with relevant supporting documents.
Complete an application form to import the plant and plant products.
Forms can be completed and send via email to MoAPlantPermits [at] gov.bw.
Pay the prescribed fee physically or at the District Crop Production Office or electronically at the following banking details:

Bank name:	Bank of Botswana
Branch:	Gaborone
Swift code:	B BOT BW GX
Account name:	Government of Botswana Remittance Account
Account number:	0101000016620000/1000016620000
Reference:	0503-23429

If paying electronically proof of payment is required before a permit or Phytosanitary certificate are issued.
For IMPORT of plant or plant product, provide the following details:
- Name and address of importer (Physical or postal)
- Name and address of exporter (Physical or postal
- Quantities and type of plants or plant products to be imported
- Port of entry
- Mode of transport
The plant or plant products to be imported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions.

What supporting documents are required?

For IMPORT of plant or plant product

Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For EXPORT of plant or plant product

Provide import permit from importing country
Apply for phytosanitary certificate
The plant or plant products to be exported shall be inspected to ensure that they meet the import conditions of the importing country
Proof of payment
Completed Application form

For plant and plant products on TRANSIT provide:

Permit from importing country
Phytosanitary certificate from exporting country if required by the importing country
Proof of payment
Completed Application form

How long will this service take?

Up to 14 working days. However clients advised to apply 2 weeks in advance

How much does it cost?

Plant import permit is P150.00
Phytosanitary certificate is P300.00

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

plant and plant products, restriction on the importation, Agricultural Product Regulations, permit, phytosanitary

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Agriculture

Where can I get more information on this Service

Any District Crop Production Office

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security
Department of Crop Production
Division of Plant Protection
Private Bag 00298
Gaborone
Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3928745/6
(+267) 3928786
Fax. (+267) 3972381

Call Centre
Tel. 17755
Email. moa17755 [at] gov.bw

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holiday

Purchase of Government Reports

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Overview

Government Reports and any other information that has been published is sold at the Government Bookshops.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non Citizens.

How do I get this service?

You can visit the various bookshops in Botswana and purchase any material.

Gaborone Head Office 3914441
Broadhurst Bookshop 3953202
Francistown Bookshop 2417601
Maun Bookshop 6862202
Serowe Bookshop 4638687

What supporting documents are required?

None.

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit the bookshops.

How much does it cost?

Various material have associated costs.

Keywords

Government, Bookshops,Reports

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

Subscription of the Botswana National Gazette

Read more about Subscription of the Botswana National Gazette

Overview

The Botswana National Gazette, has all information that is relevant to business and ordinary Batswana.

Information that can be found include the following;

Change of Name
Acting Appointments
Sale of Government goods
Gazetted Public Holidays

Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non Citizens.

How do I get this service?

Fill in a form and pay.

What supporting documents are required?

Omang/Identity document.

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone Bookshop is situated at Finance House, Government Enclave, Plot No. 8843, Khama Crescent
Francistown Bookshop is located at Ntshe House, First Floor
Serowe Bookshop is situated at Information Services offices
Maun Bookshop is situated at Information Services offices

How much does it cost?

6 months subscription P300
12 months subscription P600

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

Where can I get more information on this Service

Gaborone Bookshop

Telephone number 3914441/3953202

Francistown,Ntshe House

Telephone number 2417602

BDF Band Services

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Overview

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Band has two different groups, the Military Band, used for ceremonial or official purposes and the Dance Band, which is used for entertainment. The dance band is the only available service for hire.

Who is eligible?

Government Departments
Corporate Entities
Non-Governmental Organisations
Charitable Organisations

Please note that we do not hire out the BDF Dance Band to individuals.

How do I get this service?

All eligible can request for the services of the BDF Band by writing a letter outlining the date, time and location of the performance requested

What supporting documents are required?

None

How long will this service take?

The turn around time for the response is one (1) week, and the response is done in writing.

Where can I obtain this service?

Botswana Defence Force Head Quarters, Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

How much does it cost?

Dance Band Services cost an initial flat rate of BWP750.00 for the first hour of performance and BWP 500.00 for each hour thereafter.
The charge is applicable to all areas however; engagements outside Gaborone and its periphery will attract extra logistical charges.

Charges are payable in cash, bank cheque or adjustment voucher to

Barclays Bank

BDF Band Dance Fund

Acc No: 3901208

Industrial Branch

Gaborone

Keywords

Band, entertainment, BDF, Music, Performance, Formation

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Defence Force

Where can I get more information on this Service

The Directorate of Protocol and Public Affairs
Botswana Defence Force HQ
Sir Seretse Khama Barracks
Private Bag X06
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: (+267) 366 2802 / 3662157/3662089
Fax: (+267) 3973600
E-mail: info.bdf [at] gov.bw (info[dot]bdf[at]gov[dot]bw)

Use of National Emblems

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Overview

This service is mainly a formal request to use the Flag and the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Botswana by local companies, enterprises etc.

Who is eligible?

Companies, Organisations and other Independent Enterprises that are not part of Government of Botswana.

How do I get this service?

A formal Request is sent to the Permanent Secretary to the President. The letter should include the Company Registration, Directors and clear mandate of the company, organisation etc.

What supporting documents are required?

Letter from the applicant bearing Postal Address, phone number and reasons for request
Certified Copy of valid national identity card from applicant
Company profile, for businesses
Copy of Company Registration/ Certificate of incorporation, samples and pictures indicating how the national symbol will be used.
Copy of Shareholders and Director’s information.

How long will this service take?

A response is done in ten (10) days .

Where can I obtain this service?

Office of the President.

P/Bag 001

Gaborone

How much does it cost?

There is no cost.

Ministry submitting this Service

Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

Where can I get more information on this Service

Office of The President

Public Relations, OP.

Sale of Animal Ear Tags

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Overview

In accordance to the Diseases of Animals act CAP 37:01 Statutory Instrument No. 7 Botswana Animal information and Traceability system Regulations, all animals above six months of age should be identified with official combo-tags. These combo tags can be purchased by farmers at the following Livestock Advisory Centres (LACs) across the country. Farmers in FMD zones will only purchase tags at district of origin.

Who is eligible?