Ministry Of Defence and Security, Botswana

18/12/2024

The Private Security Licensing Board would like to notify the following Private Security Services Companies that their licenses are ready for collection at the Licensing Registry at the Ministry of Defence and Security.

Private Security Services Licensing Request
From 1ST October 2024-17th December 2024

03/12/2024

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES TENDER ADJUDICATION DECISIONS FOR THE 2ND DECEMBER 2024

26/11/2024

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND SECURITY TENDER ADJUDICATION DECISIONS FOR THE 7TH, 14TH AND 21ST OF NOVEMBER 2024

08/11/2024

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND SECURITY TENDER ADJUDICATION DECISIONS FOR THE 28TH OF OCTOBER 2024

07/11/2024

BE THE SHIELD OF THE NATION - JOIN THE BOTSWANA DEFENCE

05/11/2024

TENDER COMPLAINT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

31/10/2024

POSTPONEMENT - BDF GABORONE CONCERT

POSTPONEMENT!
Please note that the Gaborone show which was initially scheduled for 1st and 2nd November 2024 has now been postponed to 20th and 21st December 2024. Other shows will continue as scheduled. We apologies for inconvenience caused to our customers and stakeholders.

26/10/2024

BDF BANDS IN CONCERT STYLE

Talent and Intertainment for Sechaba - In Support for Charity

THEBE YA SECHABA!

Join us for the 31st Presentation of the BDF Bands in Concert Style. Please note that the Gaborone show which was initially scheduled for 1st and 2nd November 2024 has now been postponed to 20th and 21st December 2024. Other shows will continue as scheduled. We apologies gor inconvenience caused to our customers and stakeholders.

25/10/2024

Security enhanced in Letlhakane with new police station

The Vice President of the Republic of Botswana, His Honour Slumber Tsogwane has urged residents of Letlhakane and surrounding villages to work hand-in-hand with the police in the fight against crime as the police would not make it without community support.

Tsogwane said this during the official opening of New Letlhakane Police Station where he expressed concern about the increase of violent and intrusive crimes such as murder, r**e, defilement and home invasions among others.

“You need to actively participate in community policing and conduct researches on evolving crimes to keep yourselves updated”, His Honour Tsogwane encouraged the community.

He further indicated that the Government would continue to facilitate Botswana Police Service (BPS) with good infrastructure, modern technology and advance resources to help improve their service delivery.

“The New Letlhakane Police Station is a full fledged facility designed to offer comprehensive policing services to the satisfaction of local communities and customers therefore, I urge you to utilise it”, he added.

Commissioner of Police, Ms Dinah Marathe explained that Letlhakane and its policing area has continued to grow together with crime rates hence the need for another police station to relieve the old one. She indicated that the area provided services to areas such as Rakops, Mosu, Mopipi and Toromoja among others which were too many for one police station.

New Letlhakane Police Station consists of reception area, identification suite, interview room, child friendly centre, records management, custody suits among others. There are also thirty-six (36) houses for police officers which include twenty-eight (28) low-cost houses.

Ms Marathe stated that the facility have play grounds which would be open for use to both the police officers and the community.

23/10/2024

MDS talks about Psychological Safety in the workplace

The Ministry of Defence and Security has organized a one-day wellness session for all its employees to take advantage of teachings from professionals in the field as a way of sensitizing mental health efforts.

Mental health can be described as a state of well being in which an individual can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and contribute to their zone of influence. It encompasses psychological and social well being affecting how people think, feel and behave. Mental health is therefore an integral part of our lives from childhood through adolescence and adulthood.
Granted, Psychological safety in the workplace is therefore a critical component in the wellbeing of an individual. Be that as it may, it is imperative for the employer to constantly engage its staff on issues such as these given that “Health is Wealth”.

In her welcome remarks, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence & Security Ms Boikobo Bolowe started by saying she is really impressed by the large turn up by officers, adding that it shows that just like HIV/AIDS everyone is affected. Bolowe said the large turn up is also an indication that there is buy in from management which is a welcome development. Adding that, as employees we are all called to deliver exceptional service, however DPS said one needs to be ‘mentally fit’ in order to deliver equitable service to the nation.

Colleagues, were urged to set their personal differences aside and find common ground when working together to avoid unnecessary conflict and encourage workmanship. They were further encouraged to have emotional intelligence in relation to things happening around them. Employees were further encouraged to use various techniques that have been implored for time immemorial such as the ‘conflict resolution technique’ which aims at resolving disputes constructively.

Maintaining good mental health is a crucial for overall wellbeing. Just as physical health requires attention, mental health also needs regular care and attention. Practices such as mindfulness, regular exercise, maintaining strong social connections and seeking professional help, when necessary, can contribute to mental well-being. MDS staff have been provided with free health screening on the following Blood sugar, Body Mass Index (BMI) and BP.

23/10/2024

𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐁𝐄 𝐘𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐁𝐀 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐒 𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋-𝐋𝐄𝐃

This morning, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) bid the Minister of Defence and Security, Thomas Kagiso Mmusi farewell.

In his remarks, the Commander of BDF Lieutenant General Placid Diratsagae Segokgo expressed gratitude for having worked with Minister Mmusi and thanked him for his tremendous support for BDF.

Minister Mmusi shared the same sentiments and further stated that it was not a smooth journey but with the support he got from the BDF personnel he made it through. Minister Mmusi encouraged the officers to hold on with such dedication to their work to defend the country's territory.