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Bricks and Block Moulding

Overview

As part of the prisoners' rehabilitation programme in Botswana, prisoners produce bricks and blocks for purchase by the general public.

Who is eligible?

All members of the general public are eligible to purchase bricks and blocks from the Botswana Prison Service.

How do I get this service?
  • Citizens can purchase bricks and blocks in person from the Botswana Prison Service. There are no forms required.
  • Customers pay and collect bricks when stock is available.
  • Transport cost is charged at P2.75 per kilometer on tarred road and P4.45 per kilometer on gravel.
What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents are required for this service.

How long will this service take?

There is no definite waiting period. Customers pay and collect when the stock is available.

How much does it cost?

The cost of bricks depends on the amount and location from which the bricks are purchased. The current pricing chart is below.

Table 1: Pricing of Bricks and Block Moulding at Botswana Prison Service

Prison

Contact Information

Size

Price (in BWP)

600-1200 per 1000

Gaborone Boys

Private Bag

X09 Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956273

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957067

Fax: (+267) 3133707

 

4 ½

4.50

 

6 inches

 

5.50

 

Mahalapye

Private Bag 25

Mahalapye

Enquiries: (+267) 4710650/1

Fax: (+267) 4712810

Officer in Charge: (+267) 4711737

 

4 ½

 

4.50

 

6 inches

5.50

Tsabong

P O Box 20

Tsabong

Enquiries: (+267) 6540230

Fax: 6540546

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6540120

6 inches

5.50

Selibe Phikwe

P O Box 390

Selebi Phikwe

Enquiries: (+267) 2610555

Fax: (+267) 2611299

Officer in Charge: (+267) 2611660

4 ½

4.50

 

6inches

5.50

Molepolole

P O Box 920

Molepolole

Fax: (+267) 5920168

Enquiries: (+267) 5920796

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5915637

4 ½

 

4.50

 

6inches

5.50

Kanye

P O Box 165

Kanye

Enquiries: (+267) 5440382

Fax: (+267) 5442361

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5440032

4 ½

 

4.50

 

6inches

5.50

Where can I obtain this service?
  • Gaborone Boys
  • Mahalapye
  • Tsabong
  • Selibe Phikwe
  • Molepolole
  • Kanye
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Defence Justice and Security
Botswana Prison Service, Public Relations Office
Private Bag X02
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3611700
Fax. (+267) 3975003

The opening hours of these locations are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

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