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Trophy Dealer Licence

Overview

The Trophy Dealer Licence is required by individuals who want to sell or deal in wildlife trophies (animal products). It is utilised by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks to monitor wildlife “trophy selling” activities within Botswana. All “Sellers” or “Dealers” are expected to show this Licence upon request. This Licence is valid for a period of 1 year, it is renewable and not transferable.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens who are 18 years of age and above.

How do I get this service?
  1. Complete and Submit the Trophy Dealer’s Licence Form with supporting documentation in person or by post.
  2. Notification of inspection of the premises within which trophies are sold/held will be communicated by telephone or surface mail.
  3. A license will be issued following approval of the premises and payment of fees.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizens - Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Non-Citizens - Certified copy of Passport  
  • Certified copy of land ownership certificate or letter of consent from landlord (if land is leased) or Title Deed
How long will this service take?

Eight  (8) working days.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?
  • Citizens: BWP 150.00
  • Non-Citizen: BWP 2000.00
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Retention License Application

Overview

The service allows a company to retain a previously prospected mineral concession area, where the mineral deposit could not be mined on a profitable basis at the time of application. It gives the holder the opportunity to apply for a mining licence to commence mining operations in the prospected area once the conditions improves.

Who is eligible?

 Businesses  only.

How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete the Retention Licence Application Form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office.
  • Obtain a Prospecting Licence from Department of Mines.
  • Conduct a Bankable Feasibility Study on the mining and processing the mineral deposit discovered.
  • Obtain surface rights from the land authority or land owner with a stamped sketch plan showing coordinates.
  • Obtain authorization for Environmental Impact Assessment from Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA).
  • Obtain Archaeological Clearance with location coordinates from Department of National Museum and Monuments (DNMM).
What supporting documents are required?
  • Parent company guarantee.
  • Certificate of incorporation.
  • Company documents and identity documents of directors and shareholding.
  • Bankable Feasibility Study report.
  • Proposed rehabilitation programme.
  • Letter of surface rights.
  • Letter of authorisation from DEA.
  • Letter of authorisation from DNMM.
  • If applying within a conservation area, clearance from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
  • Copy of prospecting license, or a retention license, or a prospecting waiver.
How long will this service take?

Thirty (30) days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Mines

Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent

(Ministry of Basic Education building floor 4)

P/Bag 0049

Gaborone

Botswana

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

An annual lease rental fee at rate of BWP 5,000.00 per square kilometre applied for or part thereof for the first year. The fee increases by BWP 5,000.00 per square kilometre or part thereof for each subsequent year.

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