Building control is a section under Architecture and Buildings Department. This section together with Department of Physical planning supervises construction of private buildings and regulate all private development in the District to ensure conformity with Building Control Code.  The department

·         Prepares different types of building plans for council facilities e.g schools, clinics, staff houses etc.

·         Pays staged inspections visits to building sites where building permits have been issued and produce reports.

·         Peruses and scrutinize applications for building permission every month

 How do I apply for the service

 

·         Complete Planning and Building Permission Form in Triplicate

·         Submit four copies of the following;

  Ground floor plan

  Elevations

  Section

  Site Plan

 Septic tank Details or Conservancy Tank

 Location Map

·         One copy of plot certificate, lease etc.

·         For expatriates, a valid passport.

·         A certified copy of Omang for Citizens.

·         Residence permit

NB: All copies must be on A3 size paper and above.

 

How do I obtain the service

 Submit the above mentioned documents to Arch and Building at Masunga Rural Administration Centre (RAC),  office 115 for application processing.

 Who qualifies

 One must be

·         Citizen and Non-citizen of Botswana.

·         In possession of a plot certificate

Cost involved in obtaining the service

Application Forms are issued at a cost of  P5.00. Additional fees will be paid as per the specifications in the table below;

 

NEW PLAN PERUSAL FEES

Floor area in square meters	New fees in Pula (Residential)	New fees in Pula  (Non Residential)
Boundary wall	P 100.00	P 120.00
0-15m2	P 60.00	P 130.00
16-50m2	P 100.00	P 150.00
51-150m2	P 210.00	P 260.00
151-500m2	P 300.00	P 380.00
501-2000m2	P 730.00	P 900.00
Exceeding 2000m2	P 1000.00	P 1200.00
Regularization	P 500.00	P 1000.00
Waiver	P 500.00	P 1000.00
Change of land use	P 600.00
Plot Consolidation /subdivision	P 600.00
Settlement Plan/Structure plan	P 1110.00

 

 Where Can I get more information

Customer can enquire for additional information at 2489242, ext 219, or  0800 600 759 or call  in person at  North East District Council, Masunga, RAC, Office 115

Fee: Free of charge
You may locate the service branche in charge in the Kaedi ya lephata

The mandate of the office of Commercial Affairs is to issue Trading Licenses on behalf of Trade, Industrial Development and Liquor committees. The office also issue Registration Certificates for Street Vending, Hawkers and Industrial Development(Manufacturing). These licenses are divided into three classes; being Trade licenses, industrial licenses and liquor licenses.

What types of Trade Licenses are available?

Types of License                          Annual Fee

·         General dealer                         P250.00                      

·         Fresh produce                         P250.00

·         Bookshop                                P750.00

·         Boutique                                 P750.00

·         Car Wash                                P150.00

·         Cleaning Services                    P200.00

·         Department Store                    P2000.00

·         Distributor                               P1500.00

·         Dry clean                                 P1500.00

·         Funeral Parlour                        P1500.00

·         Furniture shop                         P1500.00

·         Workshop                                P1500.00

·         General Clothing                     P750.00

·         Hairdresser                              P500.00

·         Hardware                                P1000.00

·         Hire Services                           P500.00

·         Laundromat                            P100.00

·         Motor Dealer                           P1500.00

·         Filling Station                         P500.00

·         Restaurant                               P1000.00

·         Supermarket                            P1500.00

·         Takeaway                                P150.00

·         Wholesale                                P1500.00

 

Trade licenses reserved for Batswana

1.      Car wash

2.      Cleaning services Fresh produce

3.      General Dealer

4.      Hairdresser

5.      Hire Services

6.      Laundromat

7.      Filling Station

8.      Take away

Who qualifies for trading licenses?

Both citizens and Non-Citizens meeting the following requirements:

·         Copy of certificate of incorporation for a company/business name-business certificate

·         Copies of share certificates of company and form2

·         Proof of availability of business premises/lease agreement

·         Certified copies of valid work and residence permits for non-citizens

·         Environmental health report for the business premises

·         Proof of advertisement (receipt and publication form) – liquor

·         Proof of zoning from  Physical Planning Office

·         Resolution of the company/letter stating the name of the person who will represent the application during the licensing meeting

·         Certificate of a qualified hairdresser in case of a hairdresser’s license

·         A written agreement letter between the principal supplier and the representative (agent) – Distributor License

·         A covering letter indicating how the business is going to operate and list all items that shall be sold under a Distributor Licenses and Miscellaneous Licenses

What are the requirements for renewing a Trading Licenses

A trading license has to be renewed annually. The renewal must be made two (2) months before the expiry date. It may be renewed on conditions that  the holder has met the following:-

·         Paid any  outstanding fines

·         Paid the Non refundable application fee of 100.00

·         Provided an Environment health report for the business premises

·         Provided  proof of registration and shareholding where applicant is a company.

·         Provided a valid identification document (Omang/Work and resident permits for non citizens.

·         Provided  a copy of respective trading licenses

Fee: Free of charge
You may locate the service branche in charge in the Kaedi ya lephata

Who qualifies?

All citizens who have been certified as home based care patients by a government registered medical practitioners. Services rendered include: Home based care food basket, Counseling, Referral System, Psychosocial support, Rehabilitation and Repatriation.

 How do I register a home based care client?

On receipt of a referral from the doctor, the client submits the form to the local Social Community Development Officer. The officer, in turn carries out an assessment on the socio economic status of the client. The client will be notified within 31 days whether she/he has been registered or not.

 Where can I get additional Information?

For additional information and further clarification, contact Social Community Development office at 2489242, ext 201 and 341;  2489187and 0800 600 759

Tatisiding  Social Welfare Office               2415282

Tsamaya Social Welfare Office  2488423

Makaleng Social Welfare Office                2982375

Masunga Social Welfare office                  2489242 ext 341

Fee: Free of charge
You may locate the service branche in charge in the Kaedi ya lephata

Self Help Housing Agency is a  programme meant to help the low income people. These programme has two components, which is SHHA LOAN IMPROVEMENT and TURN KEY LOAN.

·         SHHA LOAN IMPROVEMENT is meant to finish, renovate or extend the existing structure. The maximum is one can apply for is P45 000.

·         TURN KEY LOAN is P60 000. The council built the house a give the client a key.

Who qualifies

One must be:

a.       Be a citizen of Botswana

b.      Between 21 and 60 years of age

c.       Have income of not more than P3300.00 per monthly

d.      Certified copy of plot certificate

e.       Verification employment form(to be signed by the employer).

f.       Letter from next of kin if married.

g.      Certified copy of Omang for next of kin.

h.      Advise slip of plot holder.

i.        Certified copy of marriage certificate.

j.        Have an approved house plan

k.      Plot fenced, water connected and storage available (for TURN KEY project).

l.        For applicant more than 60 year must have a surety

m.    Verification self-employment forms (for self-employed citizens) signed by District Commisioner, Kgosi or police

How do I apply?

An applicant  is required to contact the SHHA office at Masunga  RAC  for site visit,  before one  can fill in the application form.

Method of payment

Applicants have three option to repay the loan

·         Deduction from the salary

·         Pay at the council revenue

·         Bank deposit/stop order.

 

Who can appoint a surety

·         The applicant

What qualifies  one to be a surety

·         A person between 21 and 60 years.

·         Be able to pay monthly installment on behalf of the applicant.

What are the requirements for book for inspections

All the stages of house construction shall be inspected by the North East District Council, SHHA.

Where Can I get more information?

The customer can obtain more information at NEDC, RAC, Masunga Office 101, or call 2489242, ext 233, or 0800 600 759.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fee: Free of charge
You may locate the service branche in charge in the Kaedi ya lephata

The Local Authorities Procurement and Asset Disposal Act target all registered business communities within and outside the country Botswana who are willing to conduct business with the Local Authorities. The interested business must have the relevant licences for supplies, works and services to be provided.

 HOW DO I OBTAIN THE QUOTATION/TENDER?

In order to respond to a tender or quotation one must be:

a)            A citizen or non-citizen of Botswana

b)            A licensed business for such work, service etc.

c)            Must have a tax clearance or tax exemption certificate.

  

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE QUOTATION/TENDER?

The company must be registered with the relevant authority or department for issuance of the trading licence. The Company must have the tax clearance or tax exemption certificate. The company  must also  have share certificate(s) or company ownership letter for declaration of interests by Committee members.   After having all the above requirements  the company can visit our office for registration into the Local Authorities company data bank for quotation procurement.  For tender processes, the company.

 COST INVOLVED IN OBTAINING THE TENDER

Non –refundable cash amount ranging between P150 to P1,000.00 shall be paid depending on the overall tender amount.

 

WHERE CAN I GET THE INFORMATION

Customers can acquire information from the LAPAD Secretariat office 48, R.A.C Masunga or call on office line 2489376 or toll free 0800 600 759

Fee: Free of charge
You may locate the service branche in charge in the Kaedi ya lephata