Business Compliance

Rebate Certificate/Tariff Exemption

Overview

Exempt those qualified by the Tariff Book not to pay Import/Customs duties.

Who is eligible?
  • People living with disabilities,
  • Non-profit making organizations
  • Government Ministries and Departments
  • His/her Excellency the President and his/her family 
How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit REBATE CERTIFICATE APPLICATION FORM, with supporting documents.

What supporting documents are required?

 Government Ministries and Departments

If goods are donated, submit:

  • Donation letter
  • Written request for tariff exemption
  • Bill of lading/Airway Bill
  • Invoice

If Goods are bought submit:

  • Written request for tariff exemption
  • Bill of lading/airway bill
  • Invoice

 Non Profit Making Organizations on donated goods

  • Written request for tariff exemption
  • Certification of registration
  • Donor letter to the beneficiary
  • Bill of lading/airway bill
  • Invoice

People Living with Disabilities

  • Disability medical report
  • Certified ID copy
  • Special motor car/motor cycle invoice
  • Bill of lading/airway bill

 His/her Excellency the President and his/her family

  • Written request for tariff exemption
  • Bill of lading/airway bill
  • Invoice
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of International Trade

Private Bag 0073

Gaborone

Botswana

 

Tel: +267 3685353

Fax: +267 3188380

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

Theme for this service
Business Compliance
How much does it cost?

No Cost.

Meta tags

Government of Botswana, Botswana, Republic of Botswana, Botswana Government, Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry

Synonyms

Import Duty, Cross Border Trade, Tariff Exemption Certificate

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Trade and Industry

Radiation Monitoring Services

Overview

The Radiation Protection Act of 2006 requires that anybody who works with radioactive sources and substances or material that emits ionizing radiation should be monitored.

The National Dosimetry Laboratory (NDL) under the Radiation Protection Inspectorate (RPI) provides a Radiation monitoring service that monitors individual exposure and radiation levels of the surrounding area due to ionizing radiation from external radiation sources.

The service is provided using Harshaw Thermoluminescent Dosimetry (TLD) badges for both personnel and environmental monitoring. The TLD badges used are capable of assessing with sufficient accuracy doses from exposure to beta rays, gamma rays, X-rays or a mixture of these types of radiation.

Monitoring period for personnel is either monthly or quarterly and begins on the 1st of each month whereas for environment is either monthly or quarterly. RPI provides radiation dose reports for both personnel and environmental monitoring.

Who is eligible?

This service is provided to facilities that are licensed to possess and/or use radiation sources.

 

How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?

None.

How long will this service take?

Application processing - ten (10) working days.

The TLD badges will be issued within ten (10) working days before the start of the wearing period.

Monthly Radiation dose reports will be issued within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the used badges by NDL.

 

Where can I obtain this service?

Plot 132, Unit B, Gaborone International Finance Park

Related Services
Import and Export of Radiation Sources Permit
Related Forms
Agreement for Radiation Monitoring Services (AGREEMENT/02/RPI-NDL/01) (283.47 KB)
APPLICATION FOR RADIATION MONITORING SERVICE (315.46 KB)
Theme for this service
Business Compliance
How much does it cost?

There is a monthly monitoring charge per wearer for all whole-body badges issued as well as a replacement charge for lost or damaged badges as outlined below:

  • Monitoring charge per worker/per month

          BWP 30.00

  • Replacement charge for a lost or damaged badge

          BWP 550.00

Payment can be made through cash, cheque or adjustment voucher paid to the Radiation Protection Inspectorate.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Dangerous substances, power generation, electricity, renewable energy

Keywords

Radiation Monitoring Service, safeguard radiation, x-rays, gamma rays, radiation dosage

Synonyms

Radiation, radiate, uranium, plutonium, lead, carbon, tritium, nuclear

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology

Accessing Government Audit Reports

Overview

In an effort to ensure that the public’s funds are not misappropriated, the Office of the Auditor General carries out annual audits of Government Ministries and Agencies. These are audit reports that members of the public are entitled to access.

Who is eligible?

Any member of the public can access these audit reports.

How do I get this service?

Interested persons need only to visit the Botswana Government Printers Bookshop, located at the below address and purchase a hard copy. Alternatively, the electronic copy may be downloaded on the forms attached.

Botswana Government Printers Bookshop

Finance House

Government Enclave

Gaborone

Botswana 

Tel: (+267) 395-3202 / 390 4147

Fax: 395 9392

Opening hours: 7:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 

What supporting documents are required?

Not applicable

How long will this service take?

This is a same day service, and the wait time at the office depends on the queue.

Related Documents
2018-2019 Auditor General's Report (744.83 KB)
2016-2017 Auditor General's Report (709.58 KB)
2016 Auditor General's Report (652.18 KB)
2014-2015 Auditor General's Report (1.26 MB)
2014 Auditor General's Report (1.18 MB)
2012-2013 Auditor General's Report (1.4 MB)
Performance Audit Report on Preparedness for Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. (2.29 MB)
Performance Audit Report on Management of Gamodubu Landfill (1.67 MB)
Performance Audit Report on Control of Foot and Mouth Diseases by Department of Veterinary Services. (2.57 MB)
Theme for this service
Business Compliance
How much does it cost?

Price on request

Meta tags

Government of Botswana, Botswana, Republic of Botswana, Botswana Government

Keywords

Accessing, audit, reports, performance audit, auditor, financial audit reports

Ministry submitting this Service
Office of the Auditor General
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