Ministry Of Communication & Innovation

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About Company

The Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology (MCKT) in Botswana is a pivotal government body responsible for steering the nation’s digital transformation and fostering a knowledge-based economy. Its mandate encompasses the development and implementation of policies related to communications, information technology, research, science, and innovation.

Mandate and Vision

  • Mandate: To provide leadership and formulate policies, strategies, and standards in communications, knowledge utilization, research, science, and technology.

  • Vision: To cultivate a digitally transformed, knowledge-driven, and technologically advanced society.

  • Mission: To facilitate an enabling environment that realizes a digitally transformed knowledge economy, delivering globally competitive ICT, research, and innovation services.

  • Core Values: Timeliness, Accountability, Honesty/Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

The Ministry’s portfolio includes:

  • Formulating policies on communications and technology, science and technology innovation, research and development, and information technology.

  • Developing and maintaining information technology infrastructure.

  • Implementing e-Government and e-Services initiatives.

  • Overseeing telecommunications and postal services.

  • Promoting indigenous knowledge systems.

  • Coordinating national research institutions.

  • Managing the Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub Fund.

  • Ensuring radiation protection.

  • Advancing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) initiatives.

Organizational Structure

The Ministry comprises several departments and sections:

  1. Radiation Protection Inspectorate: Ensures safety standards related to radiation.

  2. Shared Digital Services: Provides centralized digital services across government entities.

  3. Technology and Commercialisation: Focuses on transforming research into market-ready products and services.

  4. Research and Knowledge Business: Manages research initiatives and knowledge dissemination.

  5. Digital Communication, Infrastructure and Business: Oversees digital communication strategies and infrastructure development.

  6. Digital Transformation Coordination Office: Coordinates digital transformation projects across sectors.

Oversight of Parastatals

The Ministry supervises several key parastatal organizations:

  • Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA): Regulates telecommunications, postal services, and manages the .bw country code top-level domain.

  • Botswana Fibre Networks (BoFiNet): Provides wholesale internet services and manages national and international telecommunication infrastructure.

  • Botswana Post: Offers postal services across the country.

  • Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited (BTCL): Provides telecommunications services, including fixed-line and mobile services.

  • Botswana Couriers and Logistics: Handles courier and logistics services.

  • Botswana Institute of Technology, Research and Innovation (BITRI): Conducts research and innovation in technology.

  • Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub: Promotes digital innovation and entrepreneurship.

  • Radiation Protection Board: Ensures radiation safety and compliance.

Leadership

  • Minister: As of the latest available information, Thulagano Merafe Segokgo has been serving as the Minister since November 6, 2019.

  • Assistant Minister: Hon. Shawn Nthaile has been actively involved in various initiatives, including engagements with the Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub.

Research and Innovation Initiatives

The Ministry supports research projects that align with Botswana’s Vision 2036, aiming to transition the economy from reliance on natural resources to a knowledge-based economy. Through the Department of Research, Science, and Technology, the Ministry funds projects in areas such as mining, health, water, environment, energy, indigenous knowledge systems, agriculture, and digitization. These initiatives often involve collaborations between public research institutions and the private sector.

Contact Information

  • Call Centre Number: 1779

  • Telephone: (+267) 3612000

  • Fax: (+267) 3907236

  • Email: mcktpro@gov.bw

  • Postal Address: Private Bag 00414, Gaborone, Botswana

  • Physical Address: Westgate Mall, Plot 54690, Gaborone