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Ministry for State President

Poverty Eradication Programme

Overview

Government poverty eradication initiatives are included in nation’s long term strategy, Vision 2036 and other National Development Plans, which outlines poverty eradication as one of the key policy deliverables.

In 2011 government revamped its effort and commitment to addressing poverty and came up with Poverty Eradication Programme (PEP) to economically empower and capacitate current and prospective beneficiaries to lead a dignified life. PEP is meant to assist individuals and or group to graduate from extreme poverty or abject poverty through;

  • sustainable income generation and employment initiatives
  • capacity building and skills development
  • organized individuals or groups and provide funds in order to promote micro and small scale entrepreneurship

This is coordinated from the Office of the President through Poverty Eradication Coordination Unit (PECU). PECU was established to accelerate programme uptake particularly those in abject poverty whose dignity has to be restored as a matter of urgency, and at the same time coordinating efforts of other stakeholders.

Who is eligible?
  • Botswana citizen aged 18 years and above.
  • Able to undertake the project they select.
  • Earning or living on a monthly income not more than P300.00 (USD 1.25/day).
  • Earning seasonal, occasional or temporary  income such under Ipelegeng programme.
  • Having spouses not earning monthly income in excess of P300.00, unless such income is seasonal, occasional or temporary.
  • Having livestock units not exceeding six (6) cows/ or fifteen (15) small stock.
  • Should be a beneficiary of the Poverty Eradication Programme or other government programme who have suffered severe loss of assets or livestock due to disease or other natural disaster as verified by the Ministry responsible for related project.

 

 

How do I get this service?
  • Register  with the District Commissioner's (DC) office, Social Welfare or Community Development Officer in their localities for the project you wish to do.
  • Assessment  for eligibility and choice of project will be determined by the Social Welfare Office.
  • Recommendation  for approval or rejection by the committee responsible for poverty eradication in each district or sub district.
  • Trained and subsequently packaged
What supporting documents are required?
  • Identity card
  • Recommendation from Social Welfare Office
Where can I obtain this service?
  • Any District  Commissioner's Office
  • Any District/Urban Council . 
Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

Free.

Keywords

Poverty Eradication

 

Ministry submitting this Service

Request for footage / recording from TV and Radio

Overview

Accessibility of video footage or audio recording for a particular programme.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Submit a letter of intent to purchase stating, the date of footage or recording, what it was about and the time it was aired to the nearest office.
  • Office will contact the buyer upon finding the footage or recording.
  • A declaration form has to be signed to agree that the client will not disclose information to anyone.
What supporting documents are required?

Official letter of request.

How long will this service take?

One (1) working day.

Where can I obtain this service?

Department of Broadcasting Services

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: 2440036/0992

Fax: 2413422

 

KANYE

P. O Box 284

Kanye

Tel: 5443967

Fax: 5443964

 

JWANENG

P.O Box 658

Tel: 5881105

Fax: 5802905

 

SELIBE-PHIKWE

Private Bag 007

Selibe Phikwe

Tel: 2614061/4087

Fax: 2614086

 

GHANZI

P. O Box 100

Ghanzi

Tel: 6596741 

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

BWP 1 200.00

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Footage, TV and Radio

Synonyms

Recording, shots, film .

Ministry submitting this Service

Request for Advertising space on BTV and Radio

Overview

The service is offered for purposes of selling advertising space in the public television and radio to the general public, companies and various organisations.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non-Citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Obtain services cost from RB2 Rates Card(internal & external)
  • Complete contract and submit the contract and invoice.
  • Submit the advert or live read.
What supporting documents are required?

No supporting letter.

How long will this service take?

24 hours.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

At a cost (RB2 Rates Card(Internal & External)

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Request, Advertising space, BTV, Radio.

Synonyms

Publicising, marketing, promotion, invite.

Ministry submitting this Service

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.

Theme for this service
Meta tags

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

Keywords

Ditatolo, Death, announcement, death announcement

Synonyms

Notice, message, passing, decease, bereavement.

Ministry submitting this Service

Sale of President’s Portrait

Overview

This service entails the sale of President’s portrait to companies, government departments and individuals.

Who is eligible?

Members of the Public, Private companies, Government departments.

How do I get this service?

Visit Information Services offices (selected offices).

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents are required.

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I obtain this service?

Selected offices of Department of Informataion Services across the country.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?

BWP 2.00 per portrait.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Sales, President’s portrait.

Synonyms

Buying, photos, pictures, shoots, President, portrait.

Ministry submitting this Service

Sale of advertising space (DailyNews and Kutlwano)

Overview

The service is offered for purposes of selling advertising space (display and classifieds advertisements) in the DailyNews and Kutlwano Magazine to the general public, companies and various organisations.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?

Visit Information Services offices or send email to request for advertising space.

What supporting documents are required?
  • National Identity document (Omang) for Citizens 
  • Passport for non-citizens
  • Soft copy for display advertisements
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

Visit or contact our office.

Theme for this service
How much does it cost?
  • Varying costs
  • Dependent on customer’s requirements. Display advertisements charged based on size of space and colour(s) while Classifieds advertisements charged based on number of words (max of 50 words).
  • BWP4.00 per word for classifieds adverts
Ministry submitting this Service
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