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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.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Department of Broadcasting Services

Mass Media Complex

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 2440992

Fax: 2413422

KANYE

P. O Box 284

Kanye

Tel: 5443967

Fax: 5443964

JWANENG

P.O Box 658

Jwaneng

Tel: 5881105

Fax: 5802905

SELIBE-PHIKWE

Private Bag 007

Selibe Phikwe

Tel: 2614061 / 2614087

Fax: 2614086

GHANZI

P. O Box 100

Ghanzi

Tel: 6596741

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