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Finance and Development Planning Department (F&DP)
Contact Information

Chief Finance & Development Planning Officer 
Mrs. N.Q. Swapo,
Telephone 5381249
Email: nswapo@gov.bw

Treasury Unit

It is a unit under Finance and Development Planning Department responsible for making payments and revenue collections. To interpret and implement all financial regulations, give sound financial advice to the council, its committees and the council management

Matimela / Pounds

Matimela section is under the Department of Finance planning and Development charged with the responsibilities of enforcing the matimela act. The aim of the unit is to collect stray animals within the District and assist the public identify their lost livestock. Farmers are advised on amount to be paid and where to pay when claiming their animals e.g. handling and sustenance fees.

Commercial Affairs

Commercial Affairs

Commercial Affairs is a unit under Finance and Development Department charged with the responsibilities of regulating the formal, informal and industrial licence businesses within the jurisdiction of the South East District.  Although the commercial section is charged with the above responsibilities, there are two different committees established under these Acts which are mandated by the Minister of Trade and Industry.

 

The Trade Licensing Committee

It was established under the Trade Act of 2004 and Industrial Development Act of 2006.  The committee meets on weekly basis to consider applications for Trade licences as well as Industrial licences.

 

The Liquor Control Authority

It meets on monthly basis and considers application for liquor outlets.

 
Economic Planning Unit

The Economic Planning Unit is a division under the Department of Finance and Development Planning. The overall responsibility of the department is to ensure that development and other services are brought to targeted beneficiaries on time and within budget. This is done through district development planning which is a process that ensures that every individual is involved in the development of their village.

Procurement & Asset Disposal (Supplies)

The division is under finance and development planning department charged with the responsibilities of regulating the formal and informal purchasing of goods and services for the local authorities (council).

Contact Information

Principal Supplies Officer
Mr. Masego Garegalale
Email:

Tel: 5380014 – Direct line    Fax – 5380007
5381200 – Switchboard / Ext 475

Tlokweng Sub District Council
Tel: 3925242

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