Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

Purchase of Government Reports

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.

Theme for this service
Sale of Goods and Services
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

Commissioner of Oath

Overview

Certifies copies of original documents and commissions oath on an affidavit.

Who is eligible?

Any person who has the need to make an oath on affidavit and certify copies.

How do I get this service?
  • Office of the District Commissioner
  • Botswana Police Service
  • Magistrates
  • Civil and National Registration
What supporting documents are required?
  • Original Copy
  • Copy of the original
  • National Identification Document (Omang for citizens) or Passport for Non-citizens
  • 2 Witnesses
How long will this service take?

Customers can acquire information from the office of the District Commissioner in all Districts.

Theme for this service
Legal
How much does it cost?

There is no cost.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

Solemnization of Marriage

Overview

The service is given to a couple who wishes to be joined in matrimony. The marriage is solemnized by the District Commissioner in accordance with the law.

Who is eligible?

One must

  • Be twenty one (21) years old or above
  • Widow / widower
  • Sane (Mentally fit ) persons
  • Divorced persons
How do I get this service?
  • The couple should present themselves in person at the time of registration and at the time of solemnization. 
  • Any witness above twenty one (21) years for each party.
What supporting documents are required?

A certified copy of a valid National Identity card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Filling of Solemnization forms twenty one (21) days before the marriage is solemnized.

Where can I obtain this service?

District Commisioners Offices throughout Botswana.

Theme for this service
Legal
How much does it cost?

P 40.00 for banns, P 90.00 for special.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

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
Related Documents
Gazette Subscription.pdf (41.62 KB)
Related Forms
Botswana Gazette subscription Form.pdf (211.35 KB)
Theme for this service
Sale of Goods and Services
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

Use of National Emblems

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 

Theme for this service
Sale of Goods and Services
How much does it cost?

There is no cost.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

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 of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration
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