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Letters to Prisoners

Overview

Family members and friends of prisoners are permitted to communicate with prisoners through letters. All letters are censored with the exception to letters to the Ombudsman. All letters are recorded in prisoners' files.

Short term prisoners (those sentenced to six (6) months or less) are allowed to write and receive one (1) letter every four (4) weeks. Long term prisoners (those sentenced to six (6) months or more) are able to write and receive one (1) letter once every three (3) weeks. Remand prisoners have no restriction on the number of letters they may write or receive.

A prisoner is entitled to write and receive one additional letter above their regular allotment upon:

  • Admission to prison
  • Transfer to another prison
  • Death or serious illness of a near relative (parents, siblings or children)
  • A family issue of an urgent nature
  • For the arrangement of employment or assistance upon release

Letter to Ombudsman:
Prisoners are allowed to write a petition letter to the Ombudsman and this letter is not censored.

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone

  • Divisional Commander South
  • Divisional Commander North
  • Central Prison
  • Boys Prison
  • Gaborone Women Prison
  • First Offenders Prison

Francistown

  • Francistown Prison
  • Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants

Ghanzi: Ghanzi Prison

Kanye: Kanye Prison

Kasane: Kasane Prison

Letlhakane: Letlhakane Prison

Lobatse: Lobatse Prison

Machaneng: Machaneng Prison

Mahalapye: Mahalapye Prison

Maun

  • Maun Prison
  • Boro Prison

Mochudi: Mochudi Prison

Molepolole: Molepolole Prison

Moshupa: Moshupa Boys Prison

Selebi Phikwe

  • Selebi Phikwe Prison
  • Bainesdrift Prison

Serowe: Serowe New Prison

Tsabong: Tsabong Prison

Tshane: Tshane Prison

 

 

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

The addresses for Prisons in Botswana are provided below.

Divisional Commander South

Private Bag X09

Gaborone

Botswana

Enquiries: (+267) 3957233 / 3957284

Divisional Commander (+267) 3900954

Fax (+267) 3957286

 

Divisional Commander North

Private Bag F472

Enquiries: (+267) 2403972

Francistown

Botswana

Divisional Commander (+267) 2403139

Fax (+267) 2403212

 

Central Prison

Private Bag X09

Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956271/2

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3902628

Fax: (+267) 3956227

 

Boys Prison

Private Bag

X09 Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956273

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957067

Fax: (+267) 3133707

 

Gaborone Women Prison

Private Bag X09

Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956276

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3952233

Fax: (+267) 3190840

 

First Offenders Prison

Private Bag X09

Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956359

Fax: (+267) 3191001

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957749

 

Francistown Prison

P O Box 191

Francistown

Enquiries: (+267) 2412365

Fax: (+267) 2412406

Officer in Charge: (+267) 2403176

 

Francistown Centre For Illegal Immigrants

Private Bag F287

Francistown

Botswana

Enquiries: 2440790

Officer in Charge (+267) 2440711

Fax (+267) 2441672

 

Ghanzi Prison

P O Box 43

Ghanzi

Enquiries: (+267) 6596303

Fax: (+267) 6596934

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6596303

 

Kanye Prison

P O Box 165

Kanye

Enquiries: (+267) 5440382

Fax: (+267) 5442361

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5440032

 

Kasane Prison

P O Box 6

Kasane

Enquiries: (+267) 6250255

Fax: (+267) 6251464

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6252255

 

Letlhakane Prison

P O Box 195

Letlhakane

Botswana

Enquiries: 2978188

Officer in Charge (+267) 2978199

Fax (+267) 2978388

 

Lobatse Prison

P O Box 107

Lobatse

Fax: (+267) 5300854

Enquiries: (+267) 5330261

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5300225

Fax (+267) 5300854

 

Machaneng Prison

P O Box 4

Machaneng

Enquiries: (+267) 4940253

Fax: (+267) 4940385

Officer in Charge: (+267) 4940252

 

Mahalapye Prison

Private Bag 25

Mahalapye

Enquiries: (+267) 4710650/1

Fax: (+267) 4712810

Officer in Charge: (+267) 4711737

 

Maun Prison

P O Box 194

Maun

Enquiries: (+267) 6860321

Fax: (+267) 6864254

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6864241

 

Boro Prison

P O Box 176

Maun

Botswana

Enquiries: 6860161

Officer in Charge (+267) 6800020

Fax (+267) 6800020

 

Mochudi Prison

P O Box 485

Mochudi

Enquiries: (+267) 5777251

Fax: (+267) 5749841

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5728536

 

Molepolole Prison

P O Box 920

Molepolole

Fax: (+267) 5920168

Enquiries: (+267) 5920796

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5915637

 

Moshupa Boys Prison

Private Bag 010

Moshupa

Enquiries: (+267) 5449608

Fax: (+267) 5449602

Officer in Charge: 5449605

 

Selebi Phikwe Prison

P O Box 390

SelibePhikwe

Enquiries: (+267) 2610555

Fax: (+267) 2611299

Officer in Charge: (+267) 2611660

 

Bainesdrift Prison

P O Box 390

Selebi Phikwe

Botswana

Enquiries: (+267) 2646101

 

Serowe New Prison

P O Box 1200

Serowe

Enquiries: (+267) 4630342/4631865

Fax: (+267) 4634958

Officer in Charge: (+267) 4632277

 

Tsabong Prison

P O Box 20

Tsabong

Enquiries: (+267) 6540230

Fax: 6540546

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6540120

 

Tshane Prison

P O Box 360

Tshane

Botswana

Enquiries: (+267) 6510019

Officer in Charge (+267) 6510017

Fax: (+267) 6510016


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

Visiting Prisoners

Overview

Normal Visits:
Convicted prisoners are entitled to the following frequency and duration of visits by friends and family:

  • Frequency: One (1) visit every four(4) weeks.
  • Duration: 20 minutes.
  • Maximum number of persons visiting: Three(3).

Remand prisoners are entitled to the following frequency and duration of visits by friends and family:

  • Frequency: Daily.
  • Duration: 20 minutes.
  • Maximum number of persons visiting: Three(3).

Additional Visits:
In addition to the normal visits outlined above, prisoners are allowed one(1) additional visit for each of the situations listed below:

  • Upon initial admission to prison, prisoners are allowed a visit of 15 minute duration, with a maximum of three (3) persons.
  • Upon transfer of a prisoner to and from another prison.
  •  A prisoner convicted due to defaulting on payments in a legal agreement may be allowed a visit anytime during working hours only for the purpose of providing payment to the rightful debtor.
  • Death or serious illness of a near relative (parents, siblings or children).
  • A family issue of an urgent nature.
  • For the arrangement of employment or assistance upon release.

Other Visits:
In addition to the above, visitors are permitted visitation for the following situations;

  • To conduct religious services and instructions.
  • To address the educational needs of prisoner(s) by lecturers and teachers from different institutions of learning.
  • Persons appointed by the Commissioner for visiting prisoners regularly.
  • The legal practitioner may see a prisoner concerning any legal business.
  • Diplomatic Representatives of the country of origin of a prisoner may be allowed to see a prisoner concerning the business of repatriation to the prisoner's country of origin.
  • The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is allowed to conduct investigative visits to prisoners of interest to the ICRC.
  • The Mental Health Board assesses conditions for inmates with mental health conditions.

Other Prison Visitors:

Visiting Committee:

Each prison is assigned a Visiting Committee which is appointed by the Minister responsible for prisons. The committee is meant to visit the prison at least every three (3) months in order to make recommendations to the Commissioner or Officer in Charge on matters relating to good order and discipline and efficient management of the prison and treatment of prisoners.

Official Visitors:
Judges and Magistrates are appointed as official visitors to prisons. On such visits they may:

  • Inspect records relating to the management and discipline of the prison.
  • Inspect and test the quality and quantity of the prisoners' food.
  • Enquire into any complaint or request made by prisoners.

In addition to the above, the Ombudsman is allowed to conduct periodic visits to prisons to:

        Educate prisoners on the mandate of the Ombudsman.


Procedure for visiting prisoners:
Visitors are required to follow the procedure outlined below for each visit to prisoners:

  • Visitors must register at the prison entrance (See documentation required, below).
  • Prison staff must inspect any personal property to be handed to a prisoner.
  • Endorse the personal identification and addresses.
  • Visiting procedures and rules are then explained to the visitor.
  • Visitors are then allowed into a visiting room to meet with the prisoner.

Any visitor may be searched at the discretion of Prison staff.

Documentation required:
In order to visit a prisoner, visitors must present:

 A valid copy of:

  • National Identification card (Omang) for residents OR
  • Passport for non-citizens.

NB: Cell Phones are not allowed inside prison.

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone

  • Divisional Commander South
  • Divisional Commander North
  • Central Prison
  • Boys Prison
  • Gaborone Women Prison
  • First Offenders Prison

Francistown

  • Francistown Prison
  • Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants

Ghanzi: Ghanzi Prison

Kanye: Kanye Prison

Kasane: Kasane Prison

Letlhakane: Letlhakane Prison

Lobatse: Lobatse Prison

Machaneng: Machaneng Prison

Mahalapye: Mahalapye Prison

Maun

  • Maun Prison
  • Boro Prison

Mochudi: Mochudi Prison

Molepolole: Molepolole Prison

Moshupa: Moshupa Boys Prison

Selebi Phikwe

  • Selebi Phikwe Prison
  • Bainesdrift Prison

Serowe: Serowe New Prison

Tsabong: Tsabong Prison

Tshane: Tshane Prison

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

Addresses for Prisons in Botswana are provided below:

Divisional Commander South
Private Bag X09
Gaborone

Botswana
Enquiries: (+267) 3957233 / 3957284
Divisional Commander (+267) 3900954
Fax (+267) 3957286

Divisional Commander North
Private Bag F472

Enquiries: (+267) 2403972
Francistown
Botswana
Divisional Commander (+267) 2403139
Fax (+267) 2403212

Central Prison

Private Bag X09

Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956271/2

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3902628

Fax: (+267) 3956227

Boys Prison
Private Bag

X09 Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956273

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957067

Fax: (+267) 3133707

Gaborone Women Prison
Private Bag X09

Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956276

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3952233

Fax: (+267) 3190840

First Offenders Prison
Private Bag X09

Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956359

Fax: (+267) 3191001

Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957749

Francistown Prison
P O Box 191

Francistown

Enquiries: (+267) 2412365

Fax: (+267) 2412406

Officer in Charge: (+267) 2403176

Francistown Centre for Illegal Immigrants
Private Bag F287
Francistown
Botswana

Enquiries: 2440790
Officer in Charge (+267) 2440711
Fax (+267) 2441672

Ghanzi Prison
P O Box 43

Ghanzi

Enquiries: (+267) 6596303

Fax: (+267) 6596934

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6596303

Kanye Prison
P O Box 165

Kanye

Enquiries: (+267) 5440382

Fax: (+267) 5442361

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5440032

Kasane Prison
P O Box 6

Kasane

Enquiries: (+267) 6250255

Fax: (+267) 6251464

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6252255
Letlhakane Prison
P O Box 195
Letlhakane
Botswana

Enquiries: 2978188
Officer in Charge (+267) 2978199
Fax. (+267) 2978388

Lobatse Prison
P O Box 107

Lobatse

Fax: (+267) 5300854

Enquiries: (+267) 5330261

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5300225
Fax (+267) 5300854

Machaneng Prison
P O Box 4

Machaneng

Enquiries: (+267) 4940253

Fax: (+267) 4940385

Officer in Charge: (+267) 4940252

Mahalapye Prison
Private Bag 25

Mahalapye

Enquiries: (+267) 4710650/1

Fax: (+267) 4712810

Officer in Charge: (+267) 4711737

Maun Prison

P O Box 194

Maun

Enquiries: (+267) 6860321

Fax: (+267) 6864254

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6864241

Boro Prison
P O Box 176
Maun
Botswana

Enquiries: 6860161
Officer in Charge (+267) 6800020
Fax (+267) 6800020

Mochudi Prison
P O Box 485

Mochudi

Enquiries: (+267) 5777251

Fax: (+267) 5749841

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5728536

Molepolole Prison
P O Box 920

Molepolole

Fax: (+267) 5920168

Enquiries: (+267) 5920796

Officer in Charge: (+267) 5915637

Moshupa Boys Prison
Private Bag 010

Moshupa

Enquiries: (+267) 5449608

Fax: (+267) 5449602

Officer in Charge: 5449605

Selebi Phikwe Prison
P O Box 390

SelibePhikwe

Enquiries: (+267) 2610555

Fax: (+267) 2611299

Officer in Charge: (+267) 2611660

Bainesdrift Prison
P O Box 390
Selebi Phikwe
Botswana
Enquiries: (+267) 2646101

Serowe New Prison
P O Box 1200

Serowe

Enquiries: (+267) 4630342/4631865

Fax: (+267) 4634958

Officer in Charge: (+267) 4632277

Tsabong Prison
P O Box 20

Tsabong

Enquiries: (+267) 6540230

Fax: 6540546

Officer in Charge: (+267) 6540120

Tshane Prison
P O Box 360
Tshane
Botswana

Enquiries: (+267) 6510019
Officer in Charge. (+267) 6510017
Fax: (+267) 6510016

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

Prisons Band Services

Overview

The Botswana Prison Service Band provides music at official/ceremonial functions, public and private events, as well as for functions and activities related to the Botswana Prison Service. The band is available for hire at functions for all organisations.

Who is eligible?

All members of the general public, government ministries/departments, parastatals, private companies, non-governmental organizations are able to request performances by the Prisons Band.

How do I get this service?

Customers can request the services of the Prison Band by writing a letter of request to the Bandmaster at the following address:

Botswana Prison Service
Prison Staff College
Band Master
Private Bag 30
Mahalapye
Botswana

There are no deadlines for booking this service as long as the event does not coincide with any of the Band's official engagements. Customers are informed through writing whether the Band is available or not.

What supporting documents are required?

There are no supporting documents required for this service.

How long will this service take?

A letter confirming the Band's availability on the requested date can be expected within three days of receipt of the request.

Where can I obtain this service?

Prison Staff College in Mahalapye.

How much does it cost?

Type of service

Charge

(Flat rate)

Duration

Additional Cost (per hour)

Band

P 1000.00

2 hours

P 200.00

Transport

P 4.43 per km from Mahalapye to destination

 

 

Amount is payable at Prisons Staff College or Prisons Headquarters prior to the performance.

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

The opening hours are 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.​

Band Master
Botswana Prison Service
Prison Staff College
Private Bag 30
Mahalapye
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 4714312

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

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.

Where can I obtain this service?
  • Gaborone Boys
  • Mahalapye
  • Tsabong
  • Selibe Phikwe
  • Molepolole
  • Kanye
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

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Ministry submitting this Service
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

Prison Industries

Overview

As part of prisoners' rehabilitation program in Botswana, prisoners are taught skills in various trades, they also manufacture various items according to customers' specifications at prison workshops and perform repair work.

Table 1: Vocations by Prison:

PRISON

VOCATION

ADDRESS

Central Prison

 

  • Leather
  • Tailoring
  • Upholstery
  • Carpentry

Private Bag X09
Gaborone
Enquiries: 3956271/2
Officer in Charge: (+267) 3902628

Fax: (+267) 3956227

Boys Prison

  • Blacksmith
  • Carpentry
  • Rubber works

 

Private Bag
X09 Gaborone
Enquiries: 3956273
Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957067

Fax: (+267) 3133707

Gaborone Women Prison

  • Dress-making

Private Bag X09
Gaborone
Enquiries: 3956276
Officer in Charge: (+267) 3952233

Fax: (+267) 3190840

First Offenders Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Welding

Private Bag X09
Gaborone

Enquiries: 3956359
Fax: (+267) 3191001
Officer in Charge: (+267) 3957749

Ghanzi Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery

P O Box 43
Ghanzi

Enquiries: (+267) 6596303
Fax: (+267) 6596934
Officer in Charge: (+267) 6596303

Kanye Prison

 

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery

P O Box 165
Kanye

Enquiries: (+267) 5440382  
Fax: (+267) 5442361
Officer in Charge: (+267) 5440032

Lobatse Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Leather
  • Upholstery

P O Box 107
Lobatse
Fax: (+267) 5300854
Enquiries: (+267) 5330261
Officer in Charge: (+267) 5300225

 

Mochudi Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery

P O Box 485
Mochudi

Enquiries: (+267) 5777251
Fax: (+267) 5749841
Officer in Charge: (+267) 5728536

Molepolole Prison

 

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery

P O Box 920
Molepolole
Fax: (+267) 5920168
Enquiries: (+267) 5920796
Officer in Charge: (+267) 5915637

Moshupa Boys Prison

 

  • Carpentry

Private Bag 010
Moshupa

Enquiries: (+267) 5449608
Fax: (+267) 5449602
Officer in Charge: 5449605

 

Tsabong Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery
  • Rubber mats

P O Box 20
Tsabong

Enquiries: (+267) 6540230
Fax: 6540546
Officer in Charge: (+267) 6540120

 

Francistown Prison

 

  • Leather
  • Upholstery
  • Carpentry

P O Box 191
Francistown

Enquiries: (+267) 2412365
Fax: (+267) 2412406
Officer in Charge: (+267) 2403176

 

Kasane Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery

P O Box 6
Kasane

Enquiries: (+267) 6250255
Fax: (+267) 6251464
Officer in Charge: (+267) 6252255

Machaneng Prison

 

 

  • Carpentry

P O Box 4
Machaneng

Enquiries: (+267) 4940253
Fax: (+267) 4940385
Officer in Charge: (+267) 4940252

Mahalapye Prison

  • Dress making
  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery
  • Blacksmith
  • Tailoring
  • Pottery

Private Bag 25
Mahalapye

Enquiries: (+267) 4710650/1
Fax: (+267) 4712810
Officer in Charge: (+267) 4711737

Maun Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery
  • Leather

P O Box 194
Maun

Enquiries: (+267) 6860321
Fax: (+267) 6864254               
Officer in Charge: (+267) 6864241

Selebi Phikwe Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery

P O Box 390
Selebi Phikwe

Enquiries: (+267) 2610555
Fax: (+267) 2611299
Officer in Charge: (+267) 2611660

Serowe New Prison

 

  • Carpentry
  • Upholstery

P O Box 1200
Serowe

Enquiries: (+267) 4630342/4631865
Fax: (+267) 4634958
Officer in Charge: (+267) 4632277

Who is eligible?

All members of the public

How do I get this service?
  1. Customers can contact any Prison which have the industries workshop services they require. They will then receive information on whom to contact on the service they require.
  2. Customers receive an estimate of the total cost, including both materials and labour, prepared by the officer in charge of the workshop. Customers pay a deposit of:
  • 50% of the estimated cost for manufactured items.
  • 75% of the estimated cost for items to be repaired.
  1. Upon completion of the work, customers are informed by telephone and in writing that the work is available for collection.
  2. Customers then pay the balance of the costs and collect the item at the prison workshop. Customers are advised to collect their items within three (3) months. Failure to do so may result in the item(s) being sold at public auction to pay expenses.
What supporting documents are required?

In order to obtain the service customers will need to present:

      Valid copies of:

  • National Identity card (Omang) for citizens.
  • Passport for non-citizens.
How long will this service take?

The length of time required to complete the work depends on the nature of each individual order. On average, completion of the work takes three (3) weeks.

Where can I obtain this service?

Gaborone

  • Central Prison
  • Boys Prison
  • Gaborone Women Prison
  • First Offenders Prison

Ghanzi: Ghanzi Prison

Kanye: Kanye Prison

Lobatse: Lobatse Prison

Mochudi: Mochudi Prison

Molepolole: Molepolole Prison

Moshupa: Moshupa Boys Prison

Tsabong: Tsabong Prison

Francistown: Francistown Prison

Kasane: Kasane Prison

Machaneng: Machaneng Prison

Mahalapye: Mahalapye Prison

Maun: Maun Prison

Selebi Phikwe: Selebi Phikwe Prison

Serowe: Serowe New Prison

How much does it cost?

The cost of this service varies with the material and labour required to complete it. Both material and labour costs are included in the estimated price.

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

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