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Parliament Guided Tours

Overview
  • Free access to buildings and information about Parliament for schools, organisations, tourists and the general public.
  • Tourists and general public are guided as and when they come during working days.
  • Scheduled visits for schools and other groups require written requests to Parliament
  • Response letter will indicate decorum of the House, date & time of the visit.
  • Guest presents the letter to Security upon arrival
  • Tour of Parliament & Ntlo ya Dikgosi Chambers
Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Parliament of Botswana
Public Relations Office

Government Enclave 
P o Box 240
Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 361 6800
Fax. (+267) 391 3103

Website: http://www.parliament.gov.bw or BW Parliament Facebook page

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

 

Training in Road Design, Construction & Maintenance

Overview

This service is intended for applicants seeking to enrol for a Certificate and Diploma in Highway Engineering, including short course training in Labour Based Technology at Roads Training Centre.

Who is eligible?

Diploma Training Qualifications

  • Roads Technician Certificate, BGCSE/ A levels or equivalent
  • Certificate in Civil Engineering

 

Certificate Training Qualifications

  • BGCSE or equivalent

 

Labour Based Technology

  • BGCSE or equivalent
How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?
  • Applicable Identity document
  • Certified copies of educational certificates
How long will this service take?

4 months.

Where can I obtain this service?

Roads Training Centre

Plot 77202 Maruapula 

Gaborone

Tel: +(267) 3912755.

How much does it cost?
Meta tags

Transport and Communication, Training at Roads Training Centre

Keywords

 RoadsTraining Centre

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations Office

Department of Roads

Private Bag 0026

Gaborone

Tel: +(267) 3913511

Fax: +(267) 3915952

Toll Free Number - 17779

Email: mtcpro [at] gov.bw

How to Access Exam Results

Overview

Examination results for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE), Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) and Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Examination (BGCSE) are available online. The release of results is communicated each and every year through various media.

How do I get this service?

After a public notification that results are released, they can be accessed through;

 

A) Text message (sms)

  • For BGCSE: Compose a text message (sms) comprising;  Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send sms to 16688. Example: BW500 0001 Moithuti     
  • For JCE: Compose a text message (sms) comprising ;  Examination level, Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send sms to 16688. Example: JCE JC0500 0001 Moithuti     
  • For PSLE: Compose a text message (sms) comprising of;  Examination level, Center number, candidate number, candidate surname (include space between the parameters) and send sms to 16688. Example: PSLE PS0500 0001 Moithuti                                         

B) Botswana Examinations Council website 

  • Log in to www.bec.co.bw 
  • Indicate examination
  • Indicate Year
  • Enter Center number
  • Enter Candidate number
  • Enter Candidate surname
  • Click "show results"                               
Meta tags

Results, JCE, PSLE, BGCSE, BEC, Examinations, Admissions, Access results

Keywords

Results, JCE, PSLE, BGCSE, BEC, Examinations, Admissions, Access results

Synonyms

Results, JCE, PSLE, BGCSE, BEC, Examinations, Admissions, Access results

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education
Government Enclave, Block 6 Building
Private Bag 005,
Gaborone,
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 371-5100 
 

Opening hours: 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Health Guidelines for Ports of Entry

Overview

Port Health is responsible for inspection of;

  • Goods
  • Good commodities
  • Chemicals
  • Conveyances; that is trucks, aircraft, cars, buses
  • Travelers for yellow fever and diseases in surveillance and create a safe environment at ports of entry through pest control, waste management, inspection of point of entry, water quality and monitoring. The Division also ensures safe cross border transportation of dead bodies.

These are guidelines for the prevention and control of the international spread of diseases and other public health threats at designated points of entry; that is airports and land crossings into Botswana.

The Ministry of Health advises the public to be aware of the import of the following:

  • Unsafe and poor quality goods.
  • Contaminated or adulterated foods. 
  • Hazardous chemicals.
  • Dangerous pesticide formulations.
  • Cosmetics.
  • Plant and prohibited animal products.
  • Any other hazardous chemical and biological materials that may come into Botswana.

In addition to this, the port health service undertakes disease surveillance, screening and reporting of diseases and public health conditions from external sources that may threaten the health and safety of Botswana.

 

Who is eligible?

All travelers and importers need to present themselves to Port Health Office upon arrival in Botswana.

How do I get this service?

Port Health Service is offered at the twelve (12) designated points of entry.

What supporting documents are required?

The following are requirements for all those entering Botswana:

  • Travelers coming to or transiting through Botswana from yellow fever endemic countries must carry valid international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever as it will be demanded at points of entry upon arrival.
  • Chemical clearance letter  and supporting documents if importing chemicals 
  • Clearance from the Ministry of Health and Wellness or other authorized officers when importing a corpse
  • Stamped purchase order if importing medicines
  • Any other measure that may be applied in response to public health events
  • Airliners must complete the Declaration of the Health Part of the Aircraft "General declaration form" by International Civil Aviation Authority and submit to port health officers upon arrival at airports.
  • Aircrafts travelling in from malarial areas, in and outside Botswana, must be disinfected when travelling to non-malarial areas and a proof of disinfection provided to port health officers upon arrival in the Health Part of the Aircraft General Declaration form.
How long will this service take?

It depends on the service required.

Where can I obtain this service?

At the designated points of entry, and these are;

Ramokgwebana Border Post

Ramatlabama Border Post

Pioneer Border Post

Martins Drift Border Post

Tlokweng Border Post

Kazungula Ferry Border Post

Kazungula Road Border Post

Mamuno Border Post

Sir Seretse Khama International Airport

Maun International Airport

Kasane International Airport

PG Matante International Airport

 

How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana (mandatory)

Keywords

Transport Guidelines for Ports of Entry, Chemical Clearance, Transporting Corpse, Conveyance of Goods, 

Synonyms

Border Guidelines for Ports of Entry, Transport Guidelines for Ports of Entry

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Health 
Department of Public Health
Environmental and Occupational Health Division
Port Health Unit
Private Bag 0038
Plot No 54609, Government Enclave, 24 Amos Street.
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 3632069/ 3632448

​Opening hours: 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. ​

Application for Research Permit

Overview

Individuals wishing to conduct research in Botswana must first apply for a research permit. This Permit ensures that information on Botswana is not misrepresented and it also assists in monitoring the kind of research done in the country. Individuals residing outside the country should submit their application documents at least one month before their intended travel to Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens wishing to undertake research in Botswana.

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the Research Permit Application Form with the relevant supporting documents.

What supporting documents are required?
  • A letter of endorsement from the applicant’s sponsoring institution and/or funding agency.
  • If the applicant is not affiliated to any institution, the endorsement should come from a person of professional standing in the field of the applicant’s discipline, supporting the application and providing assurance that the research will conform to these guidelines.
  • Detailed curriculum vitae for all researchers (including passport particulars).
  • Research document or proposal.
How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

The Permit can be taken from the Ministry or Department that your Research is based on.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Research permit

Synonyms

Authorisation to conduct research

Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations office

Office of the President

Government Enclave

Private Bag 001

Gaborone,

Botswana

 

Tel. (+267) 369 8516 / 395 0873

Email: op-pr-office [at] gov.bw (op-pr-office[at]gov[dot]bw)

Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 then 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday except, public holidays

Vocational Education Training

Overview

This programme is offered to citizens and non-citizens through Brigades and four Technical Colleges (Maun, Jwaneng, Palapye and Selebi-Phikwe Technical Colleges). These institutions offer vocational training courses up to certificate level (National Craft Certificate). These trades include:

  • Architectural Draughting
  • Auto Mechanics
  • Borehole Mechanics
  • Bricklaying and Plastering
  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Dress Making 
  • Electrical Installation
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture
  • Livestock Farming
  • Machine Fitting
  • Painting and Decoration
  • Panel Beating and Spray Painting
  • Plumbing and Pipe Fitting
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
  • Welding and Fabrication
Who is eligible?
  • Citizens and non-citizens
  • 16 years and above
  • Minimum educational requirements: Junior Certificate/BGCSE
  • Special Education Needs inclusive
How do I get this service?
  • Download and complete the Apprenticeship Training form and submit with supporting documents to the nearest office (upon advertisement).
  • Attach the required documents (listed below) and submit the form to the Institutions of choice by post or hand delivery.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of National identity card (Omang for citizens)
  • Certified copy of passport (for non-citizens)
  • Relevant educational certificates
How long will this service take?

Upon completion of the application process.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Occupational safety, public safety standards.

Keywords

Examination of Cranes and Other Lifting Machine, chains, ropes, gears, occupational health and safety, equipment inspection, cranes, crane, lifting equipment, pulley, pulleys ropes, gears.

Synonyms

Construction equipment, inspections, mandatory inspections, safety standards, safety protection, worker safety, protecting workers.

Ministry submitting this Service
Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development

Department of Skills Development

Private Bag 0062, Plot 18006

Machel Drive

Gaborone, Botswana

 

Tel. (+267) 373 2700

Fax. (+267) 00267/ 397 5653

 

Email: melsdpr [at] gov.bw

Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

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