January 07, 2026
BOCRA Launches Public Consultation on Revised Radio Spectrum Fees
BOCRA has opened a public consultation process to review and revise the current radio spectrum fee structure, inviting all stakeholders to submit comments.
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Botswana Communications
Regulatory Authority
(BOCRA)
BOCRA regulates the communications sector in Botswana, comprising telecommunications, Internet and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), radio communications, broadcasting, and postal services.
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Procedure
BOCRA is mandated to grant, renew, amend, transfer, suspend and revoke licences in the areas of broadcasting, telecommunications, and postal services in Botswana.
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Regulations
BOCRA works to ensure that consumers receive the full benefits of competitive communication services, and are protected from any exploitation or abuse.
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Motswana
BOCRA's 2024–2029 Strategic Plan drives universal connectivity — ensuring every citizen, in every corner of Botswana, has access to meaningful digital services.
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The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) is an independent statutory body established under the Communications Regulatory Authority Act (No. 19 of 2012). We regulate Botswana's communications sector — spanning telecommunications, broadcasting, ICTs, radio communications, and postal services.
Through our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, we are driving universal connectivity and empowering every Motswana to thrive in a digital economy.
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Providing citizens and businesses with transparent, accessible, and digital-first regulatory services to power a connected Botswana.
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Submit and track a complaint against a licensed service provider.
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Apply for a broadcasting, telecoms, or postal licence.
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Confirm whether an operator is currently licensed by BOCRA.
Type Approval
Submit communications equipment for regulatory standards testing.
Track Application
Check the real-time progress of your submitted regulatory application.
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Register or manage your Botswana country-code top-level domain.
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December 15, 2025
BOCRA Participates in the 48th Meeting of the Arab Permanent Postal Committee
A BOCRA delegation participated in the 48th session of the Arab Permanent Postal Committee, strengthening Botswana's engagement in international postal affairs.
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December 02, 2025
BOCRA Concludes 'Everyone Connected, Everyone Engaged' Initiative
BOCRA's flagship digital inclusion campaign wrapped up its 2025 phase, having reached over 120,000 citizens across all districts with digital literacy programmes.
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