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Ministry of Justice and Correctional Service Tender Adjudication Decisions
28/05/2026

Ministry of Justice and Correctional Service Tender Adjudication Decisions

Botswana Netball Association Pays Courtesy Call on Commissioner of PrisonsThe leadership of the Botswana Netball Associa...
25/05/2026

Botswana Netball Association Pays Courtesy Call on Commissioner of Prisons

The leadership of the Botswana Netball Association paid a courtesy visit to Commissioner of Prisons, Commissioner Anthony Mokento today (25 May 2026) to strengthen cooperation and discuss the development of netball in Botswana. The Association President Ms Mpopi Moatlhodi, accompanied by Vice President Mr Onkabetse Kesekang, appealed for continued support towards the growth of the sport and emphasised teamwork, discipline, and placing the interests of netball above personal agendas.

She praised the performance of Botswana Prison Service netball teams and encouraged increased officer participation in competitions. Ms Moatlhodi also highlighted financial and logistical challenges affecting participation in regional tournaments.

Commissioner Mokento welcomed the visit, recognising the role of discipline and ethics in sport and pledging support where possible. The Commissioner was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner- Support Services, Deputy Commissioner Lethata Manne, who underscored the importance of professionalism and noted that sports participation benefits officers’ fitness and inmate rehabilitation programmes.

Botswana Netball Association

Press Release: Shooting of Prisoner Attempting to Escape from Selibe Phikwe Prison
25/05/2026

Press Release: Shooting of Prisoner Attempting to Escape from Selibe Phikwe Prison

𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘ π—¦π—˜π—₯π—©π—œπ—–π—˜ π—π—’π—œπ—‘π—¦ 𝗛𝗔𝗑𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗒π—₯ 𝗖𝗛𝗔π—₯π—œπ—§π—¬ 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗒𝗦 π—–π—›π—œπ—Ÿπ——π—₯π—˜π—‘β€™π—¦ π—©π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—”π—šπ—˜π—¦ π—₯𝗨𝗑 The crisp early morning air of Saturday, 23 May 20...
23/05/2026

𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘ π—¦π—˜π—₯π—©π—œπ—–π—˜ π—π—’π—œπ—‘π—¦ 𝗛𝗔𝗑𝗗𝗦 𝗙𝗒π—₯ 𝗖𝗛𝗔π—₯π—œπ—§π—¬ 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗒𝗦 π—–π—›π—œπ—Ÿπ——π—₯π—˜π—‘β€™π—¦ π—©π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—”π—šπ—˜π—¦ π—₯𝗨𝗑

The crisp early morning air of Saturday, 23 May 2026, carried more than just the rhythm of pounding feet and warm-up drills at Tlokweng.

It carried a powerful spirit of compassion, wellness and unity as hundreds of participants gathered before sunrise for the 4th Edition of the SOS Children’s Villages Annual Charity Run. Beginning in the refreshing hours of dawn, a time synonymous with renewed energy, healthy living and mental rejuvenation the event transformed into a vibrant celebration of fitness and humanity, all in support of vulnerable children and the future leaders of society.

Acting Commissioner Keneilwe Mokwenaotsile led a spirited Botswana Prison Service contingent of officers that proudly participated in the event. Demonstrating the commitment to community upliftment and social responsibility, the Prison Service sponsored the event with P20 000. This gesture illustrates the Service’s belief that meaningful partnerships and giving back to society remain central to nation-building.

Delivering welcome remarks, Kgosi Gaborone of Tlokweng commended participants, sponsors and organisers for embracing a cause aimed at restoring hope and dignity to children under the care of SOS Children’s Villages. He challenged runners and stakeholders alike to continue investing in acts of kindness and charity, reminding the gathering that children are the future custodians of the nation and deserve collective care, protection and opportunity.

Giving the vote of thanks, Tlokweng District Council Chairperson and Charity Run Ambassador, Hon. Ontiretse Bogatsu, wholeheartedly thanked all sponsors, participants and stakeholders whose collective support ensured the success of the event. She applauded the spirit of unity and generosity displayed throughout the morning, noting that such initiatives continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

The lively programme featured warm-up sessions, aerobics and entertainment that kept spirits high throughout the morning, with Fearless Fitness Club adding colour, energy and excitement through dynamic fitness activities. Distinguished guests, sponsors, charity ambassadors, chief runners and members of the business community also graced the event.

The charity run was categorised into 5km, 10km and 21km races, providing an inclusive platform for both seasoned athletes and recreational fitness enthusiasts to participate in the noble cause.

As the sun slowly rose over the village of Tlokweng, the event stood as a glowing reminder that sometimes the strongest stride a society can take is one made together for the benefit of its children.

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𝗕𝗒𝗧𝗦π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗔, 𝗦𝗒𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙π—₯π—œπ—–π—” π—¦π—œπ—šπ—‘ 𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘π—¦/𝗖𝗒π—₯π—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—¦π—˜π—₯π—©π—œπ—–π—˜π—¦ π—”π—šπ—₯π—˜π—˜π— π—˜π—‘π—§The Republic of Botswana and the Republic of South Af...
21/05/2026

𝗕𝗒𝗧𝗦π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗔, 𝗦𝗒𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙π—₯π—œπ—–π—” π—¦π—œπ—šπ—‘ 𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘π—¦/𝗖𝗒π—₯π—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—¦π—˜π—₯π—©π—œπ—–π—˜π—¦ π—”π—šπ—₯π—˜π—˜π— π—˜π—‘π—§

The Republic of Botswana and the Republic of South Africa have taken a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in correctional services following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Cooperation in the Field of Prisons and Correctional Services during the closing of the Sixth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Tlokweng, Botswana today (21/05/2026).

The Agreement was signed by Botswana’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Hon. Ramaotwana Nelson Ramaotwana and South Africa’s Minister of Correctional Services, Hon. Dr. Johannes Pieter Groenewald. The signing of the MoA marks a major milestone in advancing collaboration between the Botswana Prison Service and the South African Department of Correctional Services.

The MoA is expected to strengthen cooperation in key areas including the promotion of good governance within correctional institutions, human resource development, exchange of information and technical cooperation in areas such as training, infrastructure development, security, rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders. The agreement further provides for exchange programmes involving officials in sports, recreation, arts and culture as part of enhancing institutional relations between the two neighbouring countries.

The agreement further reflects Botswana and South Africa’s shared commitment towards correctional excellence, regional cooperation and enhanced public safety through humane and progressive correctional systems.

The signing ceremony formed part of the Heads of State engagements attended by President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, and His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, who co-chaired the official bilateral talks under the Bi-National Commission framework.

The Sixth Session of the Bi-National Commission commenced on 17 May 2026. It concluded today following the adoption of the Joint CommuniquΓ© and signing of several key bilateral agreements between the two neighbouring countries.







𝗕𝗒𝗧𝗦π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗔 𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘ π—¦π—˜π—₯π—©π—œπ—–π—˜ π—π—’π—œπ—‘π—¦ π—₯π—˜π—šπ—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ 𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘π—¦/𝗖𝗒π—₯π—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—¦ π—–π—’π—‘π—™π—˜π—₯π—˜π—‘π—–π—˜ π—œπ—‘ π— π—”π—Ÿπ—”π—ͺπ—œThe Commissioner of Prisons, Commissioner...
21/05/2026

𝗕𝗒𝗧𝗦π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗔 𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘ π—¦π—˜π—₯π—©π—œπ—–π—˜ π—π—’π—œπ—‘π—¦ π—₯π—˜π—šπ—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ 𝗣π—₯π—œπ—¦π—’π—‘π—¦/𝗖𝗒π—₯π—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—¦ π—–π—’π—‘π—™π—˜π—₯π—˜π—‘π—–π—˜ π—œπ—‘ π— π—”π—Ÿπ—”π—ͺπ—œ

The Commissioner of Prisons, Commissioner Anthony Mokento is attending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of Corrections/Prisons/Penitentiary Services Conference currently underway in Salima, Republic of Malawi. The Conference is held under the theme: β€œPathways to Change: Facilitating Effective Offender Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Corrections/Prisons.”

The high-level regional conference has brought together Heads of Corrections, prison experts and stakeholders from across the SADC region to deliberate on contemporary correctional issues, particularly offender rehabilitation, reintegration and prison reform. Among key discussions are emerging trends in the treatment of offenders, psychosocial support, collaboration with communities and strengthening rehabilitation programmes within correctional institutions.

The conference also provides a strategic platform for Member States to review progress on regional correctional frameworks, exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation in addressing challenges affecting prison management and rehabilitation systems across the region.

The Commissioner is accompanied by the Director – Reintegration, Senior Assistant Commissioner Funky Tsheboeng and Superintendent Lame Simon. Botswana’s participation at the conference reflects the Botswana Prison Service’s continued commitment to learning, collaboration and sharing best practices aimed at enhancing correctional excellence and successful offender reintegration.

The conference runs from 18–22 May 2026.





𝗕𝗒𝗧𝗦π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗔, 𝗦𝗒𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙π—₯π—œπ—–π—” π——π—˜π—˜π—£π—˜π—‘ 𝗖𝗒π—₯π—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—–π—’π—’π—£π—˜π—₯π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘ 𝗔𝗧 π—¦π—œπ—«π—§π—› π—•π—œ-π—‘π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—–π—’π— π— π—œπ—¦π—¦π—œπ—’π—‘Botswana and South Africa continue...
20/05/2026

𝗕𝗒𝗧𝗦π—ͺ𝗔𝗑𝗔, 𝗦𝗒𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗙π—₯π—œπ—–π—” π——π—˜π—˜π—£π—˜π—‘ 𝗖𝗒π—₯π—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—–π—’π—’π—£π—˜π—₯π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘ 𝗔𝗧 π—¦π—œπ—«π—§π—› π—•π—œ-π—‘π—”π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—–π—’π— π— π—œπ—¦π—¦π—œπ—’π—‘

Botswana and South Africa continue to deepen bilateral cooperation in Correctional and Prison Services as part of ongoing efforts to enhance offender rehabilitation, reintegration and regional security collaboration. This forms part of engagements under the Sixth Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the Republic of Botswana and the Republic of South Africa currently taking place in Gaborone, Botswana.

Today (20/05/2026) marked the official opening of the Ministerial Session, attended by the Vice President of the Republic of Botswana and Minister of Finance, Mr Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe. The session was co-chaired by Hon. Dr Phenyo Butale, Botswana Minister of International Relations and Hon. Ronald Lamola, South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services of Botswana, Hon. Ramaotwana Nelson Ramaotwana and the Minister of Correctional Services of South Africa, Hon. Dr Johannes Pieter Groenewald represented the Prisons/Correctional Services sector.

Earlier on during the week, the Prisons/Correctional Services Sub-Sub Committee was co-chaired by Deputy Commissioner – Rehabilitation and Reintegration, Keneilwe Mokwenaotsile and the South African Department of Correctional Services Acting Chief Deputy Commissioner: Incarceration & Corrections, Dr. Zodwa Mosoma. The committee deliberated on key areas of bilateral cooperation including offender and prisoner data sharing, benchmarking initiatives, interstate transfer of sentenced offenders and the signing of a formal Memorandum of Agreement in the field of Corrections/Prison Services between the two countries.

Also attending the engagements were Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, Ms Naledi Stella Moroka; Senior Assistant Commissioner Dikeledi Marope; Assistant Commissioner Lesego Ramosepele; Assistant Commissioner Kose Thabo; Deputy Director: International Relations, Ms. Thobisile Nokukhanya Napo from the South African Department of Correctional Services and Senior Superintendent Oagile Kojane.

Tomorrow (21/05/2026), the Commission will culminate in the Heads of State engagements where President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, and His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa are expected to co-chair the official bilateral talks.

The Bi-National Commission commenced on 17 May 2026 with Senior Officials’ Meetings and is expected to conclude on 21 May 2026 following the Heads of State engagements and adoption of the Joint CommuniquΓ©.






π€ππ†π‹πˆπ‚π€π 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇 πŽπ‘πƒπ€πˆππ’ π–πŽπŒπ„π ππ‘πˆπ„π’π“π’ 𝐀𝐒 π‚πŽπŒπŒπˆπ’π’πˆπŽππ„π‘ πŒπŽπŠπ„ππ“πŽ 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 π‚π„π‘π„πŒπŽππ˜Commissioner of the Botswana Prison Servic...
17/05/2026

π€ππ†π‹πˆπ‚π€π 𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇 πŽπ‘πƒπ€πˆππ’ π–πŽπŒπ„π ππ‘πˆπ„π’π“π’ 𝐀𝐒 π‚πŽπŒπŒπˆπ’π’πˆπŽππ„π‘ πŒπŽπŠπ„ππ“πŽ 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 π‚π„π‘π„πŒπŽππ˜

Commissioner of the Botswana Prison Service, Commissioner Anthony Mokento, today (17 May 2026) joined congregants, church leaders and invited guests at the Anglican Holy Cross Cathedral for the Ordination of Women Priests ceremony organised by the Diocese of Botswana.

The occasion marked a historic milestone for the Anglican Church in Botswana as 14 women were formally ordained into priesthood, signifying continued progress towards inclusive spiritual leadership. The ceremony was characterised by worship, prayers and messages centred on faith, service and commitment to God’s calling.

Commissioner Mokento’s presence at the event underscored the Botswana Prison Service’s support for initiatives that promote moral values, spiritual growth and community cohesion.

The Commissioner was accompanied by Director Reintegration and Community Corrections- Senior Assistant Commissioner Funky Nthutang, Head of Psychology- Senior Superintendent Karabo Bosilong, Staff Officer to the Commissioner- Senior Superintendent Ditshupo Dikoloti and other officers.

π‚πŽπŒπŒπˆπ’π’πˆπŽππ„π‘ πŒπŽπŠπ„ππ“πŽ π’πˆπ†ππ’ 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 πŽπ… π‚πŽππƒπŽπ‹π„ππ‚π„π’ π…πŽπ‘ 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 π…πŽπ‘πŒπ„π‘ ππ‘π„π’πˆπƒπ„ππ“ πŒπŽπ†π€π„The Commissioner of the Botswana Prison Se...
12/05/2026

π‚πŽπŒπŒπˆπ’π’πˆπŽππ„π‘ πŒπŽπŠπ„ππ“πŽ π’πˆπ†ππ’ 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 πŽπ… π‚πŽππƒπŽπ‹π„ππ‚π„π’ π…πŽπ‘ 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄 π…πŽπ‘πŒπ„π‘ ππ‘π„π’πˆπƒπ„ππ“ πŒπŽπ†π€π„

The Commissioner of the Botswana Prison Service, Commissioner Anthony Mokento, this afternoon at 1500 hours signed the book of condolences at Parliament in honour of the late former President of the Republic of Botswana, His Excellency Dr Festus Gontebanye Mogae.

Commissioner Mokento joined other dignitaries and members of the public in paying tribute to the former Head of State, whose leadership and contribution to national development left a lasting legacy for the people of Botswana.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the inspiring women in uniform, non-uniformed women in the Service and all women across our co...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the inspiring women in uniform, non-uniformed women in the Service and all women across our communities.

To every mother and mother figure, thank you for the many roles you carry with grace, dignity and courage. Your dedication continues to touch lives and build a stronger, more caring society. May you be blessed with joy, peace, good health and the same love and kindness you so generously give to others every day.

Happy Mother’s Day! πŸ’






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