Institutions
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Name Category Description
African Development Bank (AfDB)
https://www.afdb.org 		International Organisation
Finances economic and social development projects in Botswana. Supports renewab…
African Union Commission
https://au.int 		International Organisation
AU Secretariat. No dedicated office in Botswana; Southern Africa Regional Offic…
Air Botswana
https://www.airbotswana.co.bw 		Government Agency
National airline of Botswana.
Alliance for Progressives (AP)
 Political Party
Centrist party within the UDC coalition. Emphasises education, healthcare and y…
BOCONGO (Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations)
 Civil Society
National umbrella body for NGOs with over 117 member organisations. Coordinates…
BOFWA (Botswana Family Welfare Association)
 Civil Society
Promotes family planning awareness and population education.
BONELA (Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS)
 Civil Society
Advocates for rights-based approaches to HIV/AIDS policy and law reform.
BTV (Botswana Television)
https://massmedia.co.bw 		Media
National state broadcaster. Launched 2000. 24-hour news channel. Located at Mas…
Bank of Botswana
https://www.bankofbotswana.bw 		Government Agency
Central bank. Banker, financial/economic policy adviser and fiscal agent to the…
Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS)
https://www.bobstandards.bw 		Government Agency
National standards body for product quality, safety and metrology.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)
https://www.bocra.org.bw 		Government Agency
Regulates telecommunications, ICT, broadcasting, radio and postal services. Est…
Botswana Congress Party (BCP)
 Political Party
Social democratic party. Official opposition after the 2024 election. Founded 1…
Botswana Daily News (Dikgang Tsa Gompieno)
https://dailynews.gov.bw 		Media
Government-owned free daily newspaper. The only daily in Botswana. Published by…
Botswana Defence Force (BDF)
https://www.gov.bw/ministries/botswana-… 		Government Agency
Armed forces of Botswana. Established 1977. Now falls under the Presidency (Min…
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)
https://bdp.org.bw 		Political Party
Centre-right party. Ruled Botswana from 1966 to 2024. Reduced to 4 seats in the…
Botswana Development Corporation (BDC)
https://www.bdc.bw 		Government Agency
Government-owned development finance and venture capital corporation.
Botswana Guardian & The Midweek Sun
https://guardiansun.co.bw 		Media
Botswana's oldest and leading newspapers. Broad coverage of news, business and …
Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH)
https://www.bih.co.bw 		Government Agency
Technology park and innovation ecosystem promoting research, technology transfe…
Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA)
https://bidpa.bw 		Government Agency
Independent policy research think tank. The only dedicated policy research inst…
Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC)
https://www.bitc.co.bw 		Government Agency
One-stop investment and trade promotion authority. Assists investors with marke…
Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD)
 Political Party
Party within the UDC coalition. Formed by BDP defectors in 2010.
Botswana National Front (BNF)
https://votebnf.com 		Political Party
Social democratic party. Largest component of the UDC coalition. Founded 1965. …
Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF)
 Political Party
Conservative party formed 2020 by BDP defectors including ex-President Ian Kham…
Botswana People's Party (BPP)
 Political Party
Oldest political party in Botswana (founded 1960). Pan-Africanist roots. Member…
Botswana Police Service
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Agency
National police force responsible for law enforcement and public order.
Botswana Power Corporation (BPC)
https://www.bpc.bw 		Government Agency
National electricity utility responsible for generation, transmission and distr…
Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)
https://www.bqa.org.bw 		Government Agency
Oversees qualifications framework, training standards and quality assurance in …
Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)
https://www.bse.co.bw 		Government Agency
National securities exchange.
Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO)
https://www.botswanatourism.co.bw 		Government Agency
National tourism promotion and marketing body.
Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS)
https://www.burs.org.bw 		Government Agency
Tax collection and revenue administration agency.
Botswana Watch
 Civil Society
Anti-corruption civil society organisation. Focuses on public education on corr…
British High Commission Gaborone
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/… 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident UK mission. Main Mall, off Queens Road, Gaborone. Provides consular se…
CCARDESA (Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa)
https://www.ccardesa.org 		Regional Bloc / Institution
SADC institution coordinating agricultural R&D across member states. Establishe…
Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA)
https://www.ceda.co.bw 		Government Agency
Provides financial and technical support to citizen-owned enterprises.
Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)
https://www.caab.co.bw 		Government Agency
Regulates civil aviation safety and air transport. HQ in Fairscape Precinct, Ga…
Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA)
 Government Agency
Market competition and consumer protection regulatory body.
Court of Appeal of Botswana
https://www.justice.gov.bw 		Judiciary
Highest and final court. Hears appeals from the High Court and Industrial Court…
Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS)
 Government Agency
Internal intelligence and counterintelligence agency. Founded 2008 under the In…
Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC)
https://www.gov.bw/ministries/directora… 		Government Agency
Anti-corruption agency established 1994. Investigates corruption, conducts publ…
Ditshwanelo — The Botswana Centre for Human Rights
https://www.ditshwanelo.org.bw 		Civil Society
Primary human rights organisation. Founded 1993. Works on access to justice, ad…
Duma FM
 Media
Private family radio station emphasising information, education and entertainme…
Emang Basadi Women's Association
 Civil Society
Women's human rights organisation founded 1986. Lobbies for women's rights and …
Embassy of France in Botswana
https://bw.diplomatie.gouv.fr 		Foreign Mission / Partner State
Resident European embassy. 761 Robinson Road, Gaborone. Consular services via F…
Embassy of Japan
https://www.botswana.emb-japan.go.jp 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy. 4th Floor, Barclays House, Plot 8842, Khama Crescent, Gaboron…
Embassy of Libya
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy in Gaborone.
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Botswana
https://gaborone.diplo.de 		Foreign Mission / Partner State
Resident European embassy. Main Mall, off Queens Road, Gaborone. Also processes…
Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy. 3rd Floor, Standard House, Gaborone.
Embassy of the People's Republic of China
https://bw.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/ 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy. Plot 3096, North Ring Road, Gaborone.
Embassy of the Republic of Angola
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy. Plot 13232, Khama Crescent, Nelson Mandela Road, Gaborone.
Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
https://misiones.cubaminrex.cu/en/botsw… 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy. Plot 5504, Kolobe Road, Partial, Gaborone.
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy. Plot 8850, Orapa Close, Government Enclave, Gaborone.
Embassy of the Russian Federation
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy since 1976. Plot 4711, Tawana Close, Gaborone.
Embassy of the United States of America
https://bw.usembassy.gov 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident embassy. Embassy Drive, Government Enclave, Gaborone.
European Diplomatic Mission to Botswana and SADC
 Embassy / High Commission
EU diplomatic representation to Botswana and the SADC. Plot 758, Robinson Road,…
European Embassies in Botswana
 Embassy / High Commission
Embassies and diplomatic representations of European countries accredited to Bo…
European States — Honorary Consuls in Botswana
 Foreign Mission / Partner State
Several European states maintain honorary consuls in Gaborone while accredited …
FAO Botswana
https://www.fao.org 		UN Agency
Food and Agriculture Organization. Supports food security, agricultural develop…
Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA)
https://www.finance.gov.bw 		Government Agency
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing intelligence unit.
GIZ Botswana (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/331.html 		Development Agency
German development agency. Office in Gaborone since 2012. Focuses on regional e…
Gabz FM
 Media
Private commercial radio station founded 1999. Based in Gaborone.
Gender Links — Botswana Chapter
https://genderlinks.org.za 		Civil Society
Regional organisation working on gender equality, media monitoring and GBV prev…
High Commission of India
https://www.hcigaborone.gov.in 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident mission. Plot 5375, President's Drive, Gaborone.
High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
https://gaborone.foreignaffairs.gov.ng 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident mission. 1086/92 Queen's Road, The Mall, Gaborone.
High Commission of the Republic of Kenya
https://www.khcbotswana.org.bw 		Embassy / High Commission
Resident mission. Plot 2615, Zebra Way, off Chuma Drive, Gaborone. Upgraded fro…
High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident mission. 758 Puthi Crescent, Plot 2638, Extension 9, Gaborone.
High Commission of the Republic of Namibia
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident mission. Debswana House, 2nd Floor, Plot 186, Morara Close, Gaborone.
High Commission of the Republic of South Africa
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident mission. Plot 29, Queen's Road, Gaborone.
High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
 Embassy / High Commission
Resident mission. Plot 1120, Queen's Road, The Mall, Gaborone.
High Court of Botswana
https://www.justice.gov.bw 		Judiciary
Superior court of record with unlimited original jurisdiction. Branches in Gabo…
INK Centre for Investigative Journalism
 Media
Independent non-profit newsroom established 2015. Partners with Sunday Standard…
IOM Botswana
https://www.iom.int 		UN Agency
International Organization for Migration. Manages migration issues including bo…
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
https://www.iec.gov.bw 		Government Agency
Manages elections and voter registration. 7-member commission established 1997.
Industrial Court of Botswana
https://www.justice.gov.bw 		Judiciary
Specialised court handling labour and employment disputes.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) — Botswana
https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/BWA 		International Organisation
Provides macroeconomic surveillance, policy advice and technical assistance.
JICA Botswana (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
https://www.jica.go.jp/english/overseas… 		Development Agency
Japanese development agency. Supports socio-economic development through the JO…
Kagisano Society
 Civil Society
Operates women's shelters and supports victims of gender-based violence.
LEGABIBO (Lesbians, Gays & Bisexuals of Botswana)
https://www.legabibo.org.bw 		Civil Society
LGBTQ+ rights advocacy organisation. Initiated 1998 under Ditshwanelo; official…
Ministry for State President (Defence and Security)
https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-… 		Government Ministry
Oversees defence and national security under the Presidency. Includes the Botsw…
Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Oversees primary and secondary education and child welfare programmes. Split fr…
Ministry of Communications and Innovation
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Oversees telecommunications, ICT policy, digital transformation and innovation.
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Responsible for environmental protection, wildlife conservation and tourism pro…
Ministry of Finance
https://www.finance.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Responsible for fiscal policy, national budget, public finance management and e…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Botswana
 Government Ministry
Ministry responsible for foreign policy and international relations of Botswana.
Ministry of Health
https://www.moh.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Responsible for public health policy, healthcare delivery and disease preventio…
Ministry of Higher Education
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Responsible for tertiary education, vocational training and research institutio…
Ministry of International Relations
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Responsible for foreign policy, international relations and diplomatic affairs …
Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Responsible for justice administration, legal affairs and the correctional syst…
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Manages labour relations, employment policy, immigration and civil registration.
Ministry of Lands and Agriculture
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Manages land administration, agricultural development and food security policy.
Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Oversees local authorities, district councils and traditional leadership struct…
Ministry of Minerals and Energy
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Oversees mining, mineral resources (including diamonds) and energy policy.
Ministry of Sports and Arts
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Promotes sports development, arts and cultural affairs.
Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Promotes trade, investment, entrepreneurship and industrial development. Former…
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Responsible for road, rail and air transport infrastructure and public works.
Ministry of Water and Human Settlement
https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-… 		Government Ministry
Manages water resources, water supply and housing/human settlement policy.
Ministry of Youth and Gender Affairs
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Focuses on youth empowerment, gender equality and social inclusion programmes.
Mmegi
https://www.mmegi.bw 		Media
Leading independent newspaper. Covers news, business, sport and analysis. One o…
National Assembly of Botswana
https://www.parliament.gov.bw 		Parliament
Unicameral legislature. 65 members: 57 elected, 4 specially elected, plus the P…
National Development Bank (NDB)
https://www.ndb.bw 		Government Agency
Statutory development finance bank providing loans for economic development.
Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
https://www.nbfira.org.bw 		Government Agency
Regulates non-bank financial institutions including insurance, pensions and cap…
Ntlo ya Dikgosi (House of Chiefs)
https://www.parliament.gov.bw 		Parliament
Advisory body of 35 members (8 hereditary chiefs, 22 indirectly elected, 5 pres…
Office of the Auditor General
https://www.gov.bw/ministries/office-au… 		Government Agency
Constitutional office providing independent audit of government accounts and pu…
Office of the Ombudsman
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Agency
Investigates complaints of maladministration and injustice in the public servic…
Office of the President of Botswana
https://www.gov.bw 		Government Ministry
Executive office of the President of the Republic of Botswana. President Duma B…
PEPFAR Botswana (U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief)
https://www.state.gov/pepfar/ 		Development Agency
Largest single-disease funding programme by any nation. Operates through USAID,…
RETOSA (Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa)
 Regional Bloc / Institution
Promotes and markets tourism across 14 SADC countries. Headquartered in Gaboron…
Radio Botswana (RB1)
 Media
State-owned national radio station. Broadcasts in Setswana and English.
Radio Botswana 2 (RB2)
 Media
State-owned commercial station launched 1992. Targets young urban professionals…
SADC Administrative Tribunal (SADCAT)
https://www.sadc.int 		Regional Bloc / Institution
Adjudicates employment and administrative disputes within SADC. Located at iTow…
SADC Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC)
https://sadc-dfrc.org 		Regional Bloc / Institution
Supports development finance institutions across the SADC region. Zambezi Tower…
SADC Secretariat
https://www.sadc.int 		Regional Bloc / Institution
Principal executive institution of the Southern African Development Community (…
Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (SAf-CNGO)
https://saf-cngo.org 		Regional Bloc / Institution
Facilitates engagement between civil society and SADC institutions. Formed 1998…
Sunday Standard
https://www.sundaystandard.info 		Media
Weekly newspaper known for analysis and investigative journalism.
The Botswana Gazette
https://www.thegazette.news 		Media
Mid-week newspaper focused on politics and investigative reporting. Publishing …
The Business Weekly & Review
https://businessweekly.co.bw 		Media
Weekly business, economic and financial investigations newspaper.
The Patriot on Sunday
https://thepatriot.co.bw 		Media
Weekly Sunday newspaper founded 2012. Covers news, sports, business and enterta…
The Voice
https://thevoicebw.com 		Media
Best-selling tabloid. Founded 1993 in Francistown. Covers human-interest, enter…
Transparency International — Botswana Chapter
https://www.transparency.org/en/countri… 		Civil Society
National chapter combating corruption. Botswana scores 58 on the CPI, ranking 4…
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Botswana
https://bw.usembassy.gov/centers-for-di… 		Development Agency
Established 1995 in partnership with Ministry of Health. Conducts TB and HIV re…
U.S. Peace Corps Botswana
https://www.peacecorps.gov/botswana/ 		Development Agency
Returned to Botswana in 2003. Over 130 volunteers serving in HIV/AIDS response …
UN Botswana (Resident Coordinator Office)
https://botswana.un.org 		UN Agency
UN Country Team coordination. UN Building, corner Khama Crescent & President's …
UN Women Botswana
https://www.unwomen.org 		UN Agency
Promotes gender equality and women's empowerment.
UN-Habitat Sub-Regional Office for Southern Africa
https://unhabitat.org 		UN Agency
Promotes sustainable urban development, housing and climate adaptation across S…
UNAIDS Botswana
https://www.unaids.org/en/regionscountr… 		UN Agency
Coordinates the global response to HIV/AIDS. Botswana is a key focus country gi…
UNFPA Botswana
https://botswana.unfpa.org 		UN Agency
United Nations Population Fund. Focuses on reproductive health, gender equality…
UNHCR Botswana
https://www.unhcr.org 		UN Agency
UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Protects refugees and displaced persons; man…
UNICEF Botswana
https://www.unicef.org/botswana 		UN Agency
Works on child protection, health, nutrition, education and HIV/AIDS response f…
USAID Botswana
https://usaid.gov/botswana 		Development Agency
U.S. development agency. Supports HIV/AIDS response (via PEPFAR), health system…
Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)
 Political Party
Centre-left governing coalition. Won 36 of 61 seats in the October 2024 electio…
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Botswana
https://www.undp.org/botswana 		UN Agency
Lead UN development agency supporting governance, poverty reduction and sustain…
Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)
https://www.wuc.bw 		Government Agency
Parastatal responsible for water supply and wastewater services.
World Bank Group — Botswana
https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/countr… 		International Organisation
Active portfolio includes operations on water, energy and health. Partnership s…
World Health Organization (WHO) Botswana
https://www.afro.who.int/countries/bots… 		UN Agency
Provides technical health guidance and supports health systems and disease resp…
Yarona FM
https://yaronafm.co.bw 		Media
First independent private radio station (1999). Targets the 18–35 age group. Na…