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Prisons Band Services

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Overview

The Botswana Prison Service Band provides music at official/ceremonial functions, public and private events, as well as for functions and activities related to the Botswana Prison Service. The band is available for hire at functions for all organisations.

Who is eligible?

All members of the general public, government ministries/departments, parastatals, private companies, non-governmental organizations are able to request performances by the Prisons Band.

How do I get this service?

Customers can request the services of the Prison Band by writing a letter of request to the Bandmaster at the following address:

Botswana Prison Service
Prison Staff College
Band Master
Private Bag 30
Mahalapye
Botswana

There are no deadlines for booking this service as long as the event does not coincide with any of the Band's official engagements. Customers are informed through writing whether the Band is available or not.

What supporting documents are required?

There are no supporting documents required for this service.

How long will this service take?

A letter confirming the Band's availability on the requested date can be expected within three days of receipt of the request.

Where can I obtain this service?

Prison Staff College in Mahalapye.

How much does it cost?

Type of service

Charge

(Flat rate)

Duration

Additional Cost (per hour)

Band

P 1000.00

2 hours

P 200.00

Transport

P 4.43 per km from Mahalapye to destination

Amount is payable at Prisons Staff College or Prisons Headquarters prior to the performance.

Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana prison service

Where can I get more information on this Service

The opening hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Band Master
Botswana Prison Service
Prison Staff College
Private Bag 30
Mahalapye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4714312

Ministry of Defence Justice and Security
Botswana Prison Service, Public Relations Office
Private Bag X02
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3611700
Fax. (+267) 3975003

Bricks and Block Moulding

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Overview

As part of the prisoners' rehabilitation programme in Botswana, prisoners produce bricks and blocks for purchase by the general public.

Who is eligible?

All members of the general public are eligible to purchase bricks and blocks from the Botswana Prison Service.

How do I get this service?

Citizens can purchase bricks and blocks in person from the Botswana Prison Service. There are no forms required.
Customers pay and collect bricks when stock is available.
Transport cost is charged at P2.75 per kilometer on tarred road and P4.45 per kilometer on gravel.

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents are required for this service.

How long will this service take?

There is no definite waiting period. Customers pay and collect when the stock is available.

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone Boys
Mahalapye
Tsabong
Selibe Phikwe
Molepolole
Kanye

How much does it cost?

The cost of bricks depends on the amount and location from which the bricks are purchased. The current pricing chart is below.

Table 1: Pricing of Bricks and Block Moulding at Botswana Prison Service

Prison	Contact Information	Size	Price (in BWP) 600-1200 per 1000
Gaborone Boys	Private Bag X09 Gaborone Enquiries: 3956273 Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957067 Fax: (+267) 3133707	4 ½	4.50
Gaborone Boys		6 inches	5.50
Mahalapye	Private Bag 25 Mahalapye Enquiries: (+267) 4710650/1 Fax: (+267) 4712810 Officer in Charge: (+267) 4711737	4 ½	4.50
Mahalapye		6 inches	5.50
Tsabong	P O Box 20 Tsabong Enquiries: (+267) 6540230 Fax: 6540546 Officer in Charge: (+267) 6540120	6 inches	5.50
Selibe Phikwe	P O Box 390 Selebi Phikwe Enquiries: (+267) 2610555 Fax: (+267) 2611299 Officer in Charge: (+267) 2611660	4 ½	4.50
Selibe Phikwe		6inches	5.50
Molepolole	P O Box 920 Molepolole Fax: (+267) 5920168 Enquiries: (+267) 5920796 Officer in Charge: (+267) 5915637	4 ½	4.50
Molepolole		6inches	5.50
Kanye	P O Box 165 Kanye Enquiries: (+267) 5440382 Fax: (+267) 5442361 Officer in Charge: (+267) 5440032	4 ½	4.50
Kanye		6inches	5.50

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Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana prison service

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Defence Justice and Security
Botswana Prison Service, Public Relations Office
Private Bag X02
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3611700
Fax. (+267) 3975003

The opening hours of these locations are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Police Band Services

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Overview

The Police Band performs at ceremonial, public and private functions. The request should be made three months prior to the event.

Who is eligible?

Institutions and the general public.

How do I get this service?

Submit a written request to the Commissioner of Police for band hiring
Submit a written request to Commander Special Support Group (SSG) for hall hiring
Indicate on the request letter, the date, time and location of the event

What supporting documents are required?

Application letter
Programme of events

How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days

Where can I obtain this service?

Commander Special Support Group (SSG)

P. O. Box 40116

Gaborone

Tel: 3624152 / 3674243

Fax: 3903305

How much does it cost?

Event	Type of service	Charge	Duration	Extra Cost (per hour)
Dinner dance	Band	P 4000.00	5 hours	P 500.00
Wedding reception	Band	P 3 500	5 hours	P 400.00
Any event	Police traditional dance troop	P 2000.00	5 hours	P 400.00
Any event	Military band	P 2000.00	3 hours	P 400.00
Any event	Band hall hire	P 5 000.00	1 day

Meta tags

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Keywords

Hiring, Band, ceremonies, weddings, parties, entertainment

Synonyms

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Ministry submitting this Service

Botswana Police Service

Where can I get more information on this Service

Commander Special Support Group (SSG)

P. O. Box 40116

Gaborone

Tel: 3624152 / 3674243

Fax: 3903305