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PUBLIC NOTICE - BOCRA WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT HACKATHON
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) is mandated to regulate telecommunications, broadcasting, postal and internet services in Botswana in the public interest. The BOCRA website is the Authority’s primary digital platform for accessing information, regulatory publications, public consultations, consumer protection tools, and stakeholder engagement...
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 12:00
Press Release - BOTSWANA COLLABORATES WITH FIVE SADC MEMBER STATES TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE AND HARMONISE INTERNATIONAL ROAMING TARIFFS
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) informs the public that Botswana and five other SADC Member States have collaborated to substantially reduce and harmonise mobile roaming tariffs in line with the One Network Area (ONA) framework. The participating Member States drew inspiration from Botswana and Namibia which were the first within SADC to successfully implement reduced and harmonised roaming rates in August 2024....
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 - 12:00
PUBLIC NOTICE - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR INCLUSION IN THE BOTSWANA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY’S SUPPLIER DATABASE
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) or the Authority is a statutory body established under the Communications Regulatory Authority Act [CRA Act No. 19 of 2012]. The Authority is mandated to regulate the communications sector in Botswana, comprising Telecommunications, Internet and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), Radio Communications, Broadcasting, Postal services, and related matters....
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Tue, 3 Feb 2026 - 12:00
MEDIA RELEASE - BOCRA Approves Reduced Data Prices for Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC)
The Public is hereby notified that in line with its mandate of promoting access to affordable communication services, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) has approved reduced tariffs for Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) data services with immediate effect. This development follows implementation of the recommendations of the pricing and costing study concluded by BOCRA in May 2025. The revised packages are shown in Table 1....
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Tue, 3 Feb 2026 - 12:00
PUBLIC NOTICE - ITA Commercial Broadcasting Radio Station Licence
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) wishes to inform the public of an administrative error relating to the tender closing time, which resulted in bidders submitting their proposals at different times.
In the interest of fairness and transparency, BOCRA will allow bidders who submitted their proposals between
1200 and 1700hrs
on
Friday 23 January 2026
, to have their bids opened publicly
The public is invited to the opening of the bids on
Tuesday 27 January 2026
at
1000hrs
at the
BOCRA Head Office
at the address below
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
All bidders are hereby advised that the evaluation process will proceed in accordance with the applicable procurement laws and procedures.
For further information, please contact Procurement Office at
tenders@bocra.org.bw
CLICK HERE
to view and download document.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 - 12:00
Press Release - BOCRA APPROVES REDUCED DATA PRICES FOR ORANGE BOTSWANA
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) informs the public that Orange Botswana has reduced it's retail data tariffs following implementation of the recommendations of the pricing and costing study concluded by BOCRA in May 2025. The revised packages are shown in Table 1.
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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - 12:00
PUBLIC NOTICE - Invitation to Apply for Licensing of Commercial Broadcasting Radio Stations
CLICK HERE
TO view and download INVITATION TO APPLY FOR LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING RADIO STATIONS.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 - 12:00
PRESS RELEASE - Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Reduce Tariffs
In pursuit of it's mandate of promoting affordability of communications services and in line with the ideals of a digital economy, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA or the Authority) conducted a costing and pricing study aimed at determining the actual costs of delivering various communications services in Botswana. The study, which comprehensively covered both wholesale and retail services was done in consultation with industry stakeholders...
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Mon, 22 Sep 2025 - 12:00
BOCRA Newsletter - July 2025 (Issue 001)
CLICK HERE
to read and download the BOCRA Newsletter Issue 001.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 - 12:00
PRESS RELEASE - BOCRA Directs Mobile Network Operators to revise Tariffs
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA or the Authority) informs the public that it has conducted a comprehensive costing and pricing study aimed at determining the actual costs of delivering various communications services in Botswana. The study, which was done in consultation with industry stakeholders, covered both wholesale and retail services.......
READ MORE
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 - 12:00
Apply For A License
Complaints Process
BOCRA will investigate a consumer complaint against a service provider if there is sufficient evidence to establish.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
T : +267 395 7755
F : +267 395 7976
E :
info@bocra.org.bw
Skip to main content
telecoms Link
About
Profile
A Word From The Chief Executive
History Of Communication Regulation
Organogram
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Careers
Mandate
Legislation
Telecommunications
National Radio Frequency Plan
Radio Spectrum Planning
The Numbering Plan
Type Approval
Broadcasting
Postal
Internet
bw ccTLD
bw CIRT
Electronic Evidence
Electronic Communications Transactions
Licensing
Projects
Documents
Draft Documents And Legislation
ICT Licencing Framework
ITU Capacity Building Workshop
Complaints
Consumer Education And Advice
Registering Complaints
File A Complaint
Media
News & Events
Speeches
Tenders
ASMS-WebCP
Licence Verification
Type Approval
Register BW
BOCRA Portal
QOS Monitoring
Licensing
telecoms Link
About
Profile
A Word From The Chief Executive
History Of Communication Regulation
Organogram
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Careers
Mandate
Legislation
Telecommunications
National Radio Frequency Plan
Radio Spectrum Planning
The Numbering Plan
Type Approval
Broadcasting
Postal
Internet
bw ccTLD
bw CIRT
Electronic Evidence
Electronic Communications Transactions
Licensing
Projects
Documents
Draft Documents And Legislation
ICT Licencing Framework
ITU Capacity Building Workshop
Complaints
Consumer Education And Advice
Registering Complaints
File A Complaint
Media
News & Events
Speeches
Tenders
ASMS-WebCP
Licence Verification
Type Approval
Register BW
News & Events
PUBLIC NOTICE - BOCRA WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT HACKATHON
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) is mandated to regulate telecommunications, broadcasting, postal and internet services in Botswana in the public interest. The BOCRA website is the Authority’s primary digital platform for accessing information, regulatory publications, public consultations, consumer protection tools, and stakeholder engagement...
READ MORE
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 12:00
Press Release - BOTSWANA COLLABORATES WITH FIVE SADC MEMBER STATES TO SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE AND HARMONISE INTERNATIONAL ROAMING TARIFFS
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) informs the public that Botswana and five other SADC Member States have collaborated to substantially reduce and harmonise mobile roaming tariffs in line with the One Network Area (ONA) framework. The participating Member States drew inspiration from Botswana and Namibia which were the first within SADC to successfully implement reduced and harmonised roaming rates in August 2024....
READ MORE
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 - 12:00
PUBLIC NOTICE - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR INCLUSION IN THE BOTSWANA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY’S SUPPLIER DATABASE
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) or the Authority is a statutory body established under the Communications Regulatory Authority Act [CRA Act No. 19 of 2012]. The Authority is mandated to regulate the communications sector in Botswana, comprising Telecommunications, Internet and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), Radio Communications, Broadcasting, Postal services, and related matters....
READ MORE
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 - 12:00
MEDIA RELEASE - BOCRA Approves Reduced Data Prices for Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC)
The Public is hereby notified that in line with its mandate of promoting access to affordable communication services, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) has approved reduced tariffs for Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) data services with immediate effect. This development follows implementation of the recommendations of the pricing and costing study concluded by BOCRA in May 2025. The revised packages are shown in Table 1....
READ MORE
Tue, 3 Feb 2026 - 12:00
PUBLIC NOTICE - ITA Commercial Broadcasting Radio Station Licence
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) wishes to inform the public of an administrative error relating to the tender closing time, which resulted in bidders submitting their proposals at different times.
In the interest of fairness and transparency, BOCRA will allow bidders who submitted their proposals between
1200 and 1700hrs
on
Friday 23 January 2026
, to have their bids opened publicly
The public is invited to the opening of the bids on
Tuesday 27 January 2026
at
1000hrs
at the
BOCRA Head Office
at the address below
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
All bidders are hereby advised that the evaluation process will proceed in accordance with the applicable procurement laws and procedures.
For further information, please contact Procurement Office at
tenders@bocra.org.bw
CLICK HERE
to view and download document.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 - 12:00
Press Release - BOCRA APPROVES REDUCED DATA PRICES FOR ORANGE BOTSWANA
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) informs the public that Orange Botswana has reduced it's retail data tariffs following implementation of the recommendations of the pricing and costing study concluded by BOCRA in May 2025. The revised packages are shown in Table 1.
READ MORE
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 - 12:00
PUBLIC NOTICE - Invitation to Apply for Licensing of Commercial Broadcasting Radio Stations
CLICK HERE
TO view and download INVITATION TO APPLY FOR LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING RADIO STATIONS.
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 - 12:00
PRESS RELEASE - Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) Reduce Tariffs
In pursuit of it's mandate of promoting affordability of communications services and in line with the ideals of a digital economy, the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA or the Authority) conducted a costing and pricing study aimed at determining the actual costs of delivering various communications services in Botswana. The study, which comprehensively covered both wholesale and retail services was done in consultation with industry stakeholders...
READ MORE
Mon, 22 Sep 2025 - 12:00
BOCRA Newsletter - July 2025 (Issue 001)
CLICK HERE
to read and download the BOCRA Newsletter Issue 001.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 - 12:00
PRESS RELEASE - BOCRA Directs Mobile Network Operators to revise Tariffs
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA or the Authority) informs the public that it has conducted a comprehensive costing and pricing study aimed at determining the actual costs of delivering various communications services in Botswana. The study, which was done in consultation with industry stakeholders, covered both wholesale and retail services.......
READ MORE
Tue, 24 Jun 2025 - 12:00
Apply For A License
Complaints Process
BOCRA will investigate a consumer complaint against a service provider if there is sufficient evidence to establish.
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Gaborone, Botswana
T : +267 395 7755
F : +267 395 7976
E :
info@bocra.org.bw