Botswana Prison Service

12/06/2026

Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services Tender Adjudication Decisions

12/06/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE –CHANGE OF VENUE FOR SALE OF LIVESTOCK

The public is hereby informed that the venue for the sale of livestock through public auction, previously advertised to be held at Boro Prison, has been changed.

NEW VENUE: Maun Prison Auction Yard, Sanyedi Ward
REGISTRATION & VIEWING: 16th June, 2026 (0900 hrs to 1600 hrs) & 17th June 2026 (0800 hrs to 1000 hrs)
DATE OF SALE: 17th June, 2026
TIME: 1000 hrs to 1530 hrs

Livestock list:
TYPE QUANTITY RESERVE PRICE (BWP) EACH
Goats(Castrates) 24 600.00
Goats (Wethers) 9 600.00
Goats (Does) 16. 600.00
Total 49

CONDITIONS OF SALE
1. The auction sale is open to 100% citizens or citizen owned companies.
2. Goats will be sold in Lot numbers to the highest bidder.
3. Viewing of lots will be a day before the auction day from 0900hrs to 1600hrs
4. Payment must be made in cash (BWP) at Maun Prison Revenue Office.
5. Animals will be released to buyers after full payment has been made.
6. Buyers must collect their goats from the kraal immediately after the auction.
7. The official receipt will act as an exit permit for all purchased animals.

For any clarity please contact Supt M. Lekgoanyana, or ASP O. Japane or APO K. Maitatolo on 6860161/73269648.

Signed
Supt M. Lekgoanyana
Ag.Officer In charge

10/06/2026

𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘

Representatives of the Australian High Commission, based in South Africa, today (10 June 2026) paid a courtesy call on Botswana Prison Service Commissioner, Commissioner Anthony Mokento, to strengthen relations and enhance cooperation.

The delegation, led by the First Secretary and Consul- Mr. Jeffrey Houston, included Ms. Danielle Fatiaki – Second Secretary and Vice Consul, and Mr. Pako Oarabile Nkwe from the Ministry of International Relations.

Commissioner Mokento briefed them on the Botswana Prison Service mandate, highlighting safe custody, offender welfare, rehabilitation, and reintegration programmes. He emphasized vocational and industrial skills training initiatives that equip offenders with practical skills for successful reintegration into society upon release.

Mr. Houston thanked the Commissioner for the warm reception and expressed his commitment to learning more about Botswana and fostering stronger collaboration during his three-year tenure.

Also present were Deputy Commissioners Keneilwe Mokwenaotsile, Sekano S. Sekano, and Lethata Manne.

06/06/2026

NAMIBIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICE CONCLUDES BENCHMARKING TOUR

The Namibian Correctional Service has concluded a benchmarking tour of Botswana Prison Service facilities, with delegates expressing admiration for Botswana’s innovative correctional programmes, offender rehabilitation initiatives and commitment to correctional excellence.

Led by Commissioner Natacha Booysen and accompanied by Senior Superintendent Gregor Sechogele, the delegation visited several prisons across the Northern and Southern Divisions to gain insights into Botswana Prison Service operations and share experiences on modern correctional practices.

One of the highlights of the tour was a visit to Letlhakane Prison, where the delegation received a comprehensive briefing on the Prison Information Management System (PIMS), a home-grown innovation that continues to attract interest from correctional services within the region. Commissioner Booysen commended the system for its efficiency and observed that it presents valuable lessons that could benefit the Namibian Correctional Service.

The delegation also toured Letlhakane Prison's thriving agricultural projects, including horticulture, dairy farming, dryland crop production, small stock farming, guinea fowl production, equine farming and game farming. Beyond enhancing institutional self-sufficiency and cost-saving measures, the projects provide inmates with practical vocational skills that prepare them for productive lives after release.

The benchmarking exercise further extended to Serowe and Lobatse Prisons, where delegates visited inmate training workshops specialising in carpentry, upholstery and bricklaying. The workshops form part of the Botswana Prison Service's broader rehabilitation and reintegration strategy aimed at empowering offenders with employable skills and fostering self-reliance.

The visit provided a valuable platform for professional exchange and mutual learning. It also continued to strengthen relations between the Botswana Prison Service and the Namibian Correctional Service.

05/06/2026

𝗘𝗫-𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

The Botswana Prison Service's Offender Rehabilitation and Reintegration Programme (ORREP) continues to transform lives, proving that with the right support, guidance and determination, former offenders can successfully rebuild their futures and become productive members of society.

This was evident during a recent benchmarking visit by officials from the Namibian Correctional Service, who had the opportunity to meet several former offenders in Botswana whose lives have been positively transformed through rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives.

Among the inspiring success stories is that of Mr Bonyaditswe Kefentse of Mahalapye. Having acquired valuable vocational skills while serving his sentence, Mr Kefentse established a thriving upholstery and carpentry business after his release. With support from the then Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, which provided him with funding amounting to P100,000, he successfully turned his skills into a sustainable enterprise.

Today, he not only supports himself and his family but also gives back to the community by imparting practical skills to students at Madiba Brigade. In a remarkable demonstration of the reintegration programme's ripple effect, he has employed a fellow ex-offender, offering another individual a second chance at life.

The delegation also visited Ms Mmoniemang Olefile, a restaurant owner and catering services provider based in Mahalapye. Since her release from prison, Ms Olefile has built a successful business and established herself as a respected entrepreneur. She attributes part of her success to the rehabilitation programmes she participated in while incarcerated, which helped nurture her passion and talent for culinary arts.

In Serowe, Mr Kefilwe Mogotswana shared his inspiring journey of resilience and self-improvement. Determined to change his life, he enrolled in vocational training programmes while in custody and successfully attained Trade B and Trade C qualifications. He is currently pursuing his National Craft Certificate (NCC). Specialising in the manufacture and repair of couches, bags and other upholstery products, Mr Mogotswana continues to grow his business and remains optimistic about expanding his operations in the future.

The benchmarking exercise provides the visiting Namibian delegation with a valuable opportunity to appreciate the practical outcomes of Botswana's offender rehabilitation and reintegration programmes, demonstrating how investment in offender development can produce self-reliant citizens who contribute meaningfully to their communities and the national economy.

The Botswana Prison Service delegation is led by Deputy Commissioner – Rehabilitation and Reintegration, Keneilwe Mokwenaotsile, accompanied by the Coordinator – Psychosocial Services, Senior Superintendent Karabo Bosilong and Manager – Industries, Senior Superintendent Gaetsho Farouk Motsomi.

The success of these former offenders stands as a testimony to the impact of the Service’s rehabilitation and reintegration efforts affirming that prison is not the end of one's story, but often the beginning of a new chapter defined by purpose, dignity and hope.

05/06/2026

03/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘆𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅-𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Mahalapye and Letlhakane Reintegration Committees have been commended for their outstanding efforts in supporting the successful reintegration of ex-offenders into society, a development that continues to contribute to reduced recidivism and safer communities.

Speaking during the ongoing benchmarking visit by a Namibian Correctional Service delegation, Chairperson of the Mahalapye Reintegration Committee, Kgosi Mpho Rathipana, highlighted the positive impact of the programme in helping former offenders rebuild their lives and become productive members of society.

Kgosi Rathipana revealed that the committee has successfully facilitated the reintegration of 113 ex-offenders, with no recorded cases of reoffending. She further noted that 15 ex-offenders have secured employment across various sectors, demonstrating the effectiveness of the rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives.

She expressed appreciation for the commitment shown by committee members and stakeholders, adding that the interest shown by international visitors seeking to benchmark the committee’s work is a significant milestone and a testament to the programme’s success.

The team later proceeded to Letlhakane Prison, where the Namibian delegation engaged with members of the Letlhakane Reintegration Committee.

Addressing the delegation, Chairperson of the Letlhakane Reintegration Committee, Kgosi Severino Ramothudi, explained that the committee was established in April 2023 with the objective of ensuring that offender reintegration becomes a shared responsibility among traditional leaders, correctional institutions, and other stakeholders.

She stated that the committee works closely with Letlhakane Prison to prepare offenders for release and support their transition back into society. Its primary focus is to enhance skills development and economic empowerment opportunities for ex-offenders through partnerships with the local community and other stakeholders.

Kgosi Ramothudi further reported that the committee has also recorded zero cases of reoffending, attributing this achievement to the continuous support, mentorship, and guidance provided to former offenders following their release.

The success stories shared by both committees underscore the critical role that community-based reintegration structures play in supporting offender rehabilitation, reducing recidivism, and promoting safer and more inclusive communities.

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
𝗔𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦𝗜 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡

Botswana Prison Service has noted a publication by The Punch Online circulating on social media regarding alleged vegetable contamination at Gantsi Prison.

The Service wishes to clarify that the allegations are incorrect and misleading. The horticultural garden at Gantsi Prison is fenced off from the main detention area, and access to the garden is strictly controlled.

Furthermore, Botswana Prison Service takes matters of food safety, public health and inmate welfare seriously. Produce from prison gardens is handled with due care and in accordance with proper health standards to ensure that it is safe for consumption.

Members of the public are therefore encouraged to contact Botswana Prison Service through official communication channels whenever they require accurate information or clarification. We remain committed to professionalism, accountability, public safety and the health and safety of all those who interact with our facilities.

Thank you.