Overview
The public is given the opportunity to observe both Parliament and Ntlo ya Dikgosi live debates in their respective Chambers.
The Chambers have public galleries to sit members of the public.
How do I get this service?
The service is obtained when:
Parliament is sitting as follows:Official Opening Meeting (State of the Nation Address presented by His excellency the President) - November to December
Sitting hours:
- 1400hrs to 1800hrs on Monday to Thursday
- 0900hrs to 1230hrs on Fridays
Budget Meeting (Presentation of the Budget Speech by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development) - February to April
Sitting hours:
- 1400hrs to 1800hrs on Monday to Thursday
- 0900hrs to 1230hrs on Fridays
Winter/General Meeting (Discuss general issues) - July to August
Sitting hours:
- 1400hrs to 1800hrs on Monday to Thursday
- 0900hrs to 1230hrs on Fridays
Ntlo ya Dikgosi is sitting as follows:
General meetings - January, June and October
Sitting Hours:
- 0900hrs to 1630hrs on Monday to Fridays
- 1400hrs to 1630hrs on Wednesdays
Keywords
Parliamentary debates, official opening meeting, sitting times, budget meeting, winter/general meeting, Ntlo ya Dikgosi
Synonyms
Government of Botswana, Parliament of Botswana, Ntlo ya Dikgosi