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Ditatolo (Death Announcement)

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.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Ditatolo, Death, announcement, death announcement

Synonyms

Notice, message, passing, decease, bereavement.

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

Request for media coverage for Daily News

Overview

The service is offered for purposes of news coverage by the Government media.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Send a formal invitation letter to the Assignment Editor, by email, hand delivery or through post office
  • Letter should state type of event, date, venue and time
  • Confirm if letter has been received
  • Assignment Editor would then use his or her discretion on coverage of the event
What supporting documents are required?

A detailed official letter of request specifying the date, time and venue of the event.

How long will this service take?

Two (2) days after coverage.

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Media, news coverage

Synonyms

reporting

Where can I get more information on this Service

Link (Information services contacts)

Tel: 3653500

Fax: 3653626

Email: bopa [at] gov.bw

 

 

 

Accreditation of Media

Overview

Facilitation of  journalists (local and international) for news coverage in the Botswana. The application must be submitted at least one month before the intended travel to Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Journalist

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the Press Accreditation Form with the relevant supporting documents.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Copies of the first two pages of the applicant’s passport
  • Two (2) passport sized photos
  • An official assignment letter from the media organisation.

    This letter should the following:

  1. Confirm that the journalist/photographer is on an assignment for the news agency/newspaper/station
  2. State the event or topic the journalist/photographer is covering
  3. Provide the time frame required for coverage
  4. Provide a copy of the press card or other form of identification that confirms that the journalist is employed by the specific media house.
How long will this service take?

Three (3) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems

Private Bag 001

Plot 211 Tsheko Road (near Gaborone Senior Secondary School)

Gaborone,

Botswana

Email address:  bgcis [at] gov.bw (bgcis[at]gov[dot]bw)

 

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Authorisation, Accreditation, Media, Journalist, International ,Local ,Botswana, Requirements

Keywords

Authorisation, Accreditation, Media, Journalist, International ,Local ,Botswana, Requirements

Synonyms

Authorisation, Accreditation, Media, Journalist, International ,Local ,Botswana, Requirements

Where can I get more information on this Service

Botswana Government Communication & Information Systems

Private Bag 001

Plot 211 Tsheko Road (near Gaborone Senior Secondary School)

Gaborone,

Botswana

Tel. (+267) 3698558 / 3698562

Email: bgcis [at] gov.bw

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

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