Botswana Prison Service, Private Bag X02 Gaborone, Gaborone (2026)

19/09/2026

𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚

A strong organisation is built by people who know how to work together, lead with purpose and manage their lives beyond the workplace. This was the spirit behind a team-building and financial wealth management engagement that brought Botswana Prison Service Executive Management and Liberty Life Botswana together at Big Valley Lodge yesterday.

The engagement was more than a day away from the office. It created space for leaders to connect, reflect and gain practical knowledge that can influence both their professional and personal lives.

Welcoming the Botswana Prison Service leadership, Liberty Life Botswana Managing Director, Ms Joy Buno, thanked the Service for being a valued partner and for its willingness to engage the company. She said such cooperation had enabled Liberty Life Botswana to extend financial literacy programmes to officers.
Buno said Liberty Life Botswana is committed to improving the lives of its subscribers through financial literacy, savings and investment. For the company, financial knowledge is not simply about numbers. It is about helping people make informed decisions about their future.

Taking participants through the day's programme, Financial Investment Specialist Mr Kabo Kgopa introduced Liberty Life Botswana's Financial Fitness Academy, which provides programmes covering financial health, community financial health and financial wellness.

He put the focus on an issue that reaches far beyond the workplace. Financial pressure can affect families, relationships, morale and performance. Building financial fitness can therefore help employees manage those pressures and make better decisions about their money. Mr Kgopa said the programme was designed to provide participants with practical financial education and strengthen their financial literacy. He also applauded Executive Management for attending, noting that their participation could help take the message of financial wellness to Prison Officers across the country.

The engagement also placed emphasis on the people behind the institution. Through team-building activities, Executive Management had an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build cohesion and step outside the demands of their daily responsibilities. For the Botswana Prison Service, such engagements matter because leadership is not only about making decisions. It is also about building teams that communicate, support one another and work towards a common purpose.

Giving the vote of thanks, Commissioner Anthony Mokento expressed appreciation to Liberty Life Botswana for the partnership and the expertise brought to the engagement. He described partnerships as an investment and welcomed the opportunity for the Service to benefit from both team-building activities and financial literacy sessions facilitated by specialists. “𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦,” said Commissioner Mokento.

He thanked the Liberty Life Botswana team for the energy, commitment and careful preparation that went into the programme. He also challenged participants to go beyond listening. The real value of the engagement, he said, would come from putting the knowledge and skills gained into practice.

The Commissioner further stressed the importance of maintaining strong partnerships that deliver practical value to the organisation and its people. He called for continued cooperation between the two institutions to ensure that the partnership remains sustainable.

Held under the theme “𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣,” the engagement brought together Commissioner Mokento, Deputy Commissioners Keneilwe Mokwenaotsile, Sekano Sekano and Lethata Manne, together with Directors.

18/09/2026

ADVANCING FOOD SECURITY THROUGH OFFENDER REHABILITATION

18/09/2026

Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services Record of Financial Opening - Dual Envelop or Package

18/09/2026

Notice of Public Auction
Moshupa Boys Prison
Date of : 25.09.2026

17/09/2026

𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦

𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – The Minister of Lands and Agriculture, Honourable Dr Edwin Gorataone Dikoloti, officially opened the National Lands and Agric Expo today, setting a clear call for innovation, investment and stronger partnerships to unlock the full potential of Botswana’s agricultural sector and position it as a greater force in the country’s economic transformation.

Held under the theme “𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻,” the Expo places the future of agriculture firmly on the national agenda, with focus on food security, climate-resilient farming and stronger agricultural value chains.

Dr Dikoloti said Botswana must turn current challenges into opportunities and build a more productive and resilient agricultural sector. A key ambition is to increase agriculture’s contribution to the national GDP from less than 2 percent to between 6 and 8 percent by 2030.

The Minister also highlighted the need to strengthen the country’s response to Foot and Mouth Disease, improve food production and embrace modern approaches that can make agriculture more sustainable and economically viable.

For Botswana Prison Service, the Expo carries particular relevance. Modernised agricultural rehabilitation programmes can form an important link in the agricultural value chain by equipping inmates with practical skills in crop production, livestock management, horticulture, agro-processing and other related fields.

Through its farms and rehabilitation programmes, the Service is already using agriculture as a platform for skills development, rehabilitation, food production and reintegration. Expanding these programmes through technology, training and partnerships can help prepare inmates for productive livelihoods after release, while also supporting institutional food security and national production.

As Botswana looks towards a stronger agricultural economy, offender rehabilitation has a role to play in developing people who can return to their communities with practical skills, experience and the capacity to participate in the agricultural value chain.

The National Lands and Agric Expo therefore provides an important platform for the Botswana Prison Service to connect its rehabilitation work with the country's broader agricultural transformation agenda.

17/09/2026

WE ARE AT THE 2026 NATIONAL LANDS AGRIC EXPO

Come visit the Botswana Prison Service Stall at Sebele Grounds, Gaborone

16/09/2026

𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍

The Botswana Prison Service Women Network has convened a two-day workshop aimed at formulating the Botswana Prison Service Women Network Plan.

Officially opening the workshop today ( 16.09.2026), the Commissioner of Botswana Prison Service, Commissioner Anthony Mokento, said the workshop provides an important platform for women to exchange ideas and explore ways of strengthening one another.

He noted that the Women Network should identify practical ways in which women can contribute to the welfare of employees and improved results across the Service. He emphasised that the success of the Network requires the support and participation of both men and women within the Botswana Prison Service.

The Commissioner further encouraged the Network to focus on initiatives that empower women and address stereotypes that may affect their performance and participation in the workplace.

The workshop was attended by Deputy Commissioner Support Services, DCP Lethata Manne; Commandant Prison Staff College, Senior Assistant Commissioner David Rapula; Director Procurement and Supplies, Senior Assistant Commissioner Dikeledi Marope; and Deputy Director Custodial Management, Assistant Commissioner Lesego Ramosepele, among other participants.

Speaking at the workshop, the Chairperson of the Botswana Prison Service Women Network outlined the key objectives of the workshop as formulating the Women Network Plan, rolling out guidelines to Women Network structures and creating a platform for interaction and engagement among women across the Service.

The two-day workshop is expected to develop a comprehensive Women Network Plan outlining clear objectives, initiatives and activities to guide the Network's work. It will also provide an opportunity for participants to identify areas requiring collective action and support.

The workshop marks an important step towards strengthening Women Network structures and creating a coordinated framework through which women can support one another, contribute to organisational development and promote the welfare of employees.

15/09/2026

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐊𝐄𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐋𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍’𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒

Commissioner of the Botswana Prison Service, Commissioner Anthony Mokento, continued his inspection programme today (15.09.2026)with a visit to Letlhakane Prison, where he commended the station for making significant strides in agricultural production and self-sufficiency.

The Commissioner applauded the station for recording a notable improvement in its sorghum harvest during the previous farming season. He also commended Letlhakane Prison for achieving self-sufficiency in vegetable production, contributing to the availability of fresh produce for prisoners' ration.

Another notable achievement was the production of animal feed. The station has been able to produce sufficient feed for its livestock and, as a result, has not had to purchase animal feed since the beginning of the current financial year.

Addressing officers, Commissioner Mokento urged them to exercise financial discipline and prioritise their needs to avoid falling into debt. He encouraged officers to make use of the Service’s Welfare Scheme as part of efforts to strengthen their financial wellbeing and promote a culture of saving.

The Commissioner also engaged with prisoners, applauding them for their contribution to agricultural activities at the station. He noted that their involvement in farming had contributed to the improved yields recorded by the prison. The prisoners were further encouraged to actively participate in rehabilitation programmes to support their personal development and prepare for successful reintegration into society.

Giving remarks during the inspection, Acting Divisional Commander North, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Kedibonye Khutsafalo, expressed appreciation for the Commissioner’s visit. He attributed the station’s achievements to teamwork and the commitment of officers.

Assistant Commissioner Khutsafalo explained that officers had designated Wednesdays as field days, during which they worked together at the farm. He said the initiative had strengthened teamwork while ensuring that agricultural activities received the necessary attention.

The inspection team comprised Deputy Director Custodial Care, Assistant Commissioner Lesego Ramosepele; Acting Divisional Commander North, Assistant Commissioner Kedibonye Khutsafalo; and other senior officers.

The inspection provided an opportunity to assess the station’s operations, recognise areas of progress and reinforce the importance of teamwork, productivity, rehabilitation and the effective use of available resources in advancing the mandate of the Botswana Prison Service.

14/09/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍

Regular inspections are an important part of the Botswana Prison Service’s efforts to monitor performance, strengthen accountability, identify challenges and ensure that stations continue to effectively deliver on their mandate.

It is against this background that the Commissioner of the Botswana Prison Service, Commissioner Anthony Mokento, today (14 September 2026), visited Serowe Prison for an inspection of the station’s operations and performance.

Addressing officers, the Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the station’s performance, particularly its agricultural production. Serowe Prison harvested 47 bags of maize from three hectares, an achievement which will contribute to cost containment by supplementing maize required for prisoners’ rations.

The Commissioner also encouraged officers to make good use of the Service’s Savings and Welfare Scheme, emphasising the importance of developing a culture of saving and avoiding unnecessary debt. Officers were urged to plan wisely and utilise available welfare initiatives to strengthen their financial security.

During the inspection, the Commissioner also addressed prisoners on matters relating to their welfare and encouraged them to actively participate in the various rehabilitation and correctional programmes offered at the prison. He emphasised that active participation in such programmes is essential in supporting behavioural change and preparing prisoners for successful reintegration into society.

Commissioner Mokento applauded the prisoners for maintaining clean surroundings, noting that cleanliness contributes to a safe, healthy and conducive correctional environment.

He together with the inspection team toured various facilities within the prison, including the carpentry and upholstery workshops, as well as the prison garden, where prisoners are engaged in productive activities that contribute to skills development, rehabilitation and self-reliance.

The Commissioner later met with members of the Serowe Reintegration Committee, whom he thanked for their continued efforts in supporting the reintegration of released prisoners into their communities. He commended the Committee for the good work being done, as reflected by the low levels of re-offending among reintegrated ex- offenders.

The Acting Divisional Commander North, Assistant Commissioner of Prisons Kedibonye Khutsafalo, thanked the Commissioner for visiting Serowe Prison and engaging with both officers and prisoners. He encouraged officers to remain committed to the Savings Scheme, noting that continued saving could provide valuable financial support in the future.

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