Communications

Request for media coverage TV and Radio

Overview

Capture of organisations’ events in order to prepare radio or television news items.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Send a letter of request for coverage either through fax, post or by hand.
  • Letter should state type of event, date, venue, and time.
  • Confirm if letter has been received.
  • Assignment Editor would then use his or her discretion on coverage of the event.
  • The procedure is applicable for both radio and television mediums.
What supporting documents are required?

A letter of request for coverage.

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Theme for this service
Communications
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Media, coverage, radio, television news, media coverage

Synonyms

Reporting, broadcasting, mass media

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry for State President

Internet Services at Public Libraries

Overview

This service makes provision for free access to internet services in almost all public libraries, save for those awaiting installation of internet services. Library users are able to surf the internet and access information for both business and personal use. Each individual is allowed to use the internet in 30 minute intervals.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?

Fill in a log sheet issued by library staff.

What supporting documents are required?

None.

How long will this service take?

Immediate depending on the queue as per the log sheet.

Where can I obtain this service?

BOTSWANA NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE

INTERNET CONNECTIVITY STATUS

Libraries with internet

  1. National Reference Library- NRL (MYSC HQ)
  2. Library for People with Disabilities- LSPD (MYSC HQ)
  3. Bobonong
  4. Charleshill
  5. Francistown
  6. Gaborone
  7. Ghanzi
  8. Gweta
  9. Hukuntsi
  10. Jwaneng
  11. Kang
  12. Kanye
  13. Kasane
  14. Kopong
  15. Letlhakeng
  16. Lobatse
  17. Mahalapye
  18. Masunga
  19. Matlhako
  20. Maun
  21. Maunatlala
  22. Mmankgodi
  23. Mochudi
  24. Molalatau
  25. Molepolole
  26. Moshupa
  27. Nata
  28. Palapye
  29. Phitshane Molopo
  30. Ramokgonami
  31. Ramotswa
  32. Sebina
  33. Selibe Phikwe
  34. Serowe
  35. Shoshong
  36. Tonota
  37. Thamaga
  38. Tsabong
  39. Shakawe
  40. Werda

LIBRARIES AWAITING INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

  1. Moreomaoto

LIBRARIES WITHOUT INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

  1. Letlhakane
  2. Tutume
  3. Manyana

VILLAGE READING ROOMS WITH INTERNET

  1. Artesia
  2. Bokaa
  3. Goodhope
  4. Gumare
  5. Kachikau
  6. Kalamare
  7. Kole
  8. Lentsweletau
  9. Lerala
  10. Lokgwabe
  11. Machaneng
  12. Maitengwe
  13. Mabutsane
  14. Malolwane
  15. Mmathubudukwane
  16. Mmathethe
  17. Modipane
  18. Mogobane
  19. Mookane
  20. Morwa
  21. Mosetse
  22. Motokwe
  23. Ncojane
  24. Oodi
  25. Otse
  26. Pandamatenga
  27. Rakops
  28. Rasesa
  29. Sefhare
  30. Sehithwa
  31. Sojwe
  32. Takatokwane
  33. Tati-siding
  34. Tsamaya
  35. Tsetsebjwe
  36. Tshane

VILLAGE READING ROOMS AWAITING INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

  1. Kaalkfontein/Tsootsha
  2. Moiyabana
  3. Satau

VILLAGE READING ROOMS WITHOUT INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

  1. Dikgonnye
  2. Dikwididi
  3. Hatsalatladi
  4. Kedia
  5. Leshibitse
  6. Mabalane
  7. Mabule
  8. Malotwane
  9. Mapoka
  10. Matebele
  11. Middlepits
  12. Mogojogojo
  13. Nlaphwane
  14. OliphantsDrift
  15. Ramonaka
  16. Ramotlabaki
  17. Semolale
  18. Seronga
  19. Shorobe
  20. Sikwane
  21. Khakhea
  22. Vaalhoek

TOTAL NUMBER OF SITE WITH INTERNET

38 Public Libraries +2 NRL/LSPD + 36 Village Reading Rooms = 76 sites.

TOTAL NUMBER OF SITE AWAITNG INTERNET

1 Public Libraries + 3 Village Reading Rooms = 4 sites.

TOTAL NUMBER OF SITE WITHOUT INTERNET

3 Public Libraries + 22 Village Reading Rooms = 25 sites.

GRAND TOTAL: 105

Theme for this service
Communications
How much does it cost?

Free service.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Internet Service at Public Libraries, internet, internet services

Synonyms

Internet use, public internet use, library internet

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture

Request for footage / recording from TV and Radio

Overview

Accessibility of video footage or audio recording for a particular programme.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Submit a letter of intent to purchase stating, the date of footage or recording, what it was about and the time it was aired to the nearest office.
  • Office will contact the buyer upon finding the footage or recording.
  • A declaration form has to be signed to agree that the client will not disclose information to anyone.
What supporting documents are required?

Official letter of request.

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Broadcasting Services

Private Bag 0060

Gaborone,

Botswana

 

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

Tel. (+267) 365 3000

Fax. (+267) 365 3347

Email: - DBSPUBLICRELATIONS [at] gov.bw

 

MAUN

P.O Box 138

Maun

Tel: 6864381

Fax: 6860924

 

KASANE

P. O Box 16

Kasane

Tel: 6250548

Fax: 6250574

 

MOLEPOLOLE

Private Bag 37

Molepolole

Tel: 5915237

 

SEROWE

P.O Box 255

Serowe

Tel: 4630447

 

TSABONG

P. O Box 254

Tsabong

Tel: 6540323

Fax: 6540577

 

FRANCISTOWN

P. O Box 608

Francistown

Tel: 2440036/0992

Fax: 2413422

 

KANYE

P. O Box 284

Kanye

Tel: 5443967

Fax: 5443964

 

JWANENG

P.O Box 658

Tel: 5881105

Fax: 5802905

 

SELIBE-PHIKWE

Private Bag 007

Selibe Phikwe

Tel: 2614061/4087

Fax: 2614086

 

GHANZI

P. O Box 100

Ghanzi

Tel: 6596741 

Related Forms
BTV Rights protection Declaration form (156.32 KB)
Theme for this service
Communications
How much does it cost?

BWP 1 200.00

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Footage, TV and Radio

Synonyms

Recording, shots, film .

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry for State President

Request for Advertising space on BTV and Radio

Overview

The service is offered for purposes of selling advertising space in the public television and radio to the general public, companies and various organisations.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non-Citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Obtain services cost from RB2 Rates Card(internal & external)
  • Complete contract and submit the contract and invoice.
  • Submit the advert or live read.
What supporting documents are required?

No supporting letter.

How long will this service take?

24 hours.

Related Forms
RB2 RATE CARD External-2010.pdf (102.96 KB)
BTV rates 2010 (external).pdf (197.41 KB)
BTV Rates (Internal) 2010.pdf (195.45 KB)
Theme for this service
Communications
How much does it cost?

At a cost (RB2 Rates Card(Internal & External)

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Request, Advertising space, BTV, Radio.

Synonyms

Publicising, marketing, promotion, invite.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry for State President

Ditatolo (Death Announcement)

Overview

To publicly announce the death of a family member to other family members, friends and the general public through the radio.

How do I get this service?

Complete and submit the Ditatolo Form with supporting documents to the nearest Department of Broadcasting Services office.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Death Certificate
  • Police Report
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Related Forms
Tatolo Form (48.96 KB)
Theme for this service
Communications
Meta tags

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

Keywords

Ditatolo, Death, announcement, death announcement

Synonyms

Notice, message, passing, decease, bereavement.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry for State President

Request for media coverage for Daily News

Overview

The service is offered for purposes of news coverage by the Government media.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Send a formal invitation letter to the Assignment Editor, by email, hand delivery or through post office
  • Letter should state type of event, date, venue and time
  • Confirm if letter has been received
  • Assignment Editor would then use his or her discretion on coverage of the event
What supporting documents are required?

A detailed official letter of request specifying the date, time and venue of the event.

How long will this service take?

Two (2) days after coverage.

Theme for this service
Communications
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Media, news coverage

Synonyms

reporting

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry for State President
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