Accessing Subsistence Livestock (Rural Area Development Programme)

Overview

The programme is designed to improve the quality of life of citizens and residents of remote areas by providing subsistance livestock and chicken to those who qualify. The animals provided are chickens, goats, sheep, and cattle.

Who is eligible?
  • Botswana citizen 18 years or older,
  • Resident in any of the 6​9 Settlements Qualified under the Rural Area Development Programme​ could apply. 
How do I get this service?
  • Visit the Social and Community Development Office in your area, with the supporting documents outlined below.
  • The Social and Community Development Officer would then perform a site visit for assessment. 
  • Successful applicants are provided with technical skills and awareness as well as business training prior to receiving livestock or chicken.
What supporting documents are required?
  • Social Inquiry Form (available at Botswana Urban and District Council offices and filled out by the Social and Community Development Officer).
  • National Identity Card (Omang).
How long will this service take?

Two (2) months.  

How much does it cost?

No cost.

Where can I obtain this service?

District Animal Production Offices District / Village

Postal Address

Telephone number

    Letlhakane

Private Bag 11 Letlhakane

 (+267) 2978299/2978081

    Maun

P O Box 6 Maun

 (+267) 6860236/6840258  

    Francistown

P O Box 778 Francistown

(+267) 2412386/2412118

    Selibe Phikwe

Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe

 (+267) 2610562

    Serowe

P O Box 64 Serowe

 (+267) 4630344/4631054

    Mochudi

P O Box 342 Mochudi

 (+267)5777288/5777075

    Mahalapye

P O Box 50 Mahalapye

 (+267) 4710259/4710286/4711579

    Molepolole

P O Box 4 Molepolole

 (+267) 5920304/5920689

    Gaborone Village

P O Box 10019 Gaborone

 (+267) 3974152/3956249/3972927/ 3972070

    Gaborone Headquarters

Private Bag 0032 Gaborone

 (+267) 3689617/3689620/3181069

    Lobatse

Private Bag 12

 (+267) 5330244/5300386

    Kanye

P O Box 20 Kanye

 (+267) 5440365/544391/5440421

    Jwaneng

P O Box 17 Jwaneng

 (+267) 5803202/5880981

    Tsabong

P O Box 72 Tsabong

 (+267) 6540212/6540272/6540278/6540493

    Hukuntsi

P O Box 62 Hukuntsi

 (+267) 6510260/6510045/6510276 

    Gantsi 

P O Box 14 Gantsi

 (+267) 6596381/6596158

    Palapye

P O Box 1429 Palapye

 (+267) 4920741/4924740/4924739

    Tonota

 Private Bag T13 Tonota

 (+267) 2485352

    Tutume

P O Box 48 Tutume

 (+267) 2987167/2987436/2987076

     Mmathethe

P O Box 70 Mmathethe

 (+267) 5400086/5400166

      Masunga

P O Box 269 Masunga

 (+267) 2489552/2489181

     Sehithwa

P O Box 154 Sehithwa

 (+267) 6872064

     Letlhakeng

P O Box 223 Letlhakeng

 (+267) 5943034

     Rakops

P O Box 40 Rakops

 (+267) 2975121

     Moshupa

PO Box 20 Kanye

 (+267) 5449505

      Ramotswa

P O Box V1158 Ramotswa

 (+267) 5391444

     Kang

P O Box 129 Kang

 (+267) 6517039

     Kasane

P O Box 151 Kasane

 (+267) 6250244/6250363

    Thamaga

P O Box 1068 Thamaga

 (+267) 5999417

     Nata

P O Box 200 Nata

 (+267) 6211231

     Charleshill

P O Box 67 Charleshill

 (+267) 6592015

     Goodhope

Private Bag 002 Goodhope

 (+267) 5404225/5404

    Mmadinare

Private Bag 008 Selibe Phikwe

 

 

 (+267) 2617558

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

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security Head Quarters
Plot 4701 Mmaraka Road
3rd Floor, Office No. 301
Private Bag 00435                                                  
Gaborone
Botswana                                                                                                                    
Tel. (+267) 3689305
E-mail: dcp [at] gov.bw

Call Centre: 17755
Email:moa17755 [at] gov.bw

 

Give Us Feedback

CAPTCHA