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Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration

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.

Related Forms
Classified Form (317.85 KB)
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
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration
Where can I get more information on this Service

Link (Information services contacts)

Tel: 3653500

Fax: 3653630

Email: dailynews.marketing [at] gmail.com (dailynews[dot]marketing[at]gmail[dot]com)

Sale of Kutlwano Magazine

Overview

The service is meant to provide a platform for promotion of government policies and programmes. 

Who is eligible?

General public, vendors and retailers.

How do I get this service?

Through a visit to Information Services offices (selected offices).

What supporting documents are required?

No supporting documents are required.

How long will this service take?

Immediate provided copies are available.

How much does it cost?

P5 per copy.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Sale, Kutlwano, magazine.

Synonyms

Selling,  journals

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration
Where can I get more information on this Service

Link (Information services contacts)

Tel: 3653600

Fax:3653630

Email:dailynews.marketing [at] gmail.com

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

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration
Where can I get more information on this Service

Link (Information services contacts)

Tel: 3653500

Fax: 3653626

Email: bopa [at] gov.bw

 

 

 

Application for Research Permit

Overview

Individuals wishing to conduct research in Botswana must first apply for a research permit. This Permit ensures that information on Botswana is not misrepresented and it also assists in monitoring the kind of research done in the country. Individuals residing outside the country should submit their application documents at least one month before their intended travel to Botswana.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens wishing to undertake research in Botswana.

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the Research Permit Application Form with the relevant supporting documents.

What supporting documents are required?
  • A letter of endorsement from the applicant’s sponsoring institution and/or funding agency.
  • If the applicant is not affiliated to any institution, the endorsement should come from a person of professional standing in the field of the applicant’s discipline, supporting the application and providing assurance that the research will conform to these guidelines.
  • Detailed curriculum vitae for all researchers (including passport particulars).
  • Research document or proposal.
How long will this service take?

Ten (10) working days.

Where can I obtain this service?

The Permit can be taken from the Ministry or Department that your Research is based on.

Related Documents
Guidelines for Application for Research Permits_0.pdf (423.43 KB)
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

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

Keywords

Research permit

Synonyms

Authorisation to conduct research

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration
Where can I get more information on this Service

Public Relations office

Office of the President

Government Enclave

Private Bag 001

Gaborone,

Botswana

 

Tel. (+267) 369 8516 / 395 0873

Email: op-pr-office [at] gov.bw (op-pr-office[at]gov[dot]bw)

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

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)

 

Related Forms
Accredidation Form -BGCIS.pdf (134.8 KB)
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

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration
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.

Disaster Relief

Overview

It enhances response and offers relief to households affected by disasters in the form of loaned tents, mobile toilets, water tanks or any other non-perishable supplies, blankets, clothing and access to medical services.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non-citizens.

How do I get this service?
  • Report the disaster occurrence to the nearest District Commissioner’s Office within twenty four (24) hours of having experienced the disaster.
  • The District Commissioner will then instruct a Social Worker to conduct a thorough needs assessment on the affected household hence assisted accordingly.
What supporting documents are required?

A valid National Identity card (Omang).

How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days.

Related Forms
national-disaster-relief-supply-loan-form.pdf (125.87 KB)
How much does it cost?

No cost.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, National Policy on Disaster Management, District Disaster Management Committee.

Keywords

Disaster relief, loan of supplies for disaster relief.

Synonyms

Assistance with tragedy

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Governance and public Administration
Where can I get more information on this Service

District Commissioner’s Office

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