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CLICK HERE to download, Public Tender Notice - SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF ICT EQUIPMENT AT FIFTY-NINE (59) GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KWENENG DISTRICT.

CLICK HERE to download, Public Tender Notice - SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF INTERGRATED FM TRANSMITTER SYSTEMS AT MABUTSANE, MALAU, SENYAMADI AND PHITSHANE - MOLOPO SITES FOR THE UNIVERSAL ACCESS AND SERVICE FUND.

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APPLICATION NOTICE

BOTSWANA COMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

REFERENCE NO: BOCRA/2/7/12/21

INTERNATIONAL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECTRUM (IMT) LICENCES FOR THE PROVISION OF MOBILE BROADBAND WIRELESS ACCESS SERVICES

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA/ the Authority) hereby invites companies to submit applications for International Mobile Telecommunications Spectrum (IMT) Licences. This is for the Provision of Mobile Broadband Wireless Access Services in the Spectrum Bands 450 – 470 MHz, 790 - 862 MHz, 2110-2200 MHz, 3400 – 3600 MHz and 2500-2690 for Broadband Wireless Access. The Invitation to Apply (ITA) can be downloaded from BOCRA website www.bocra.org.bw

Applications and all supporting documents should be submitted not later than 10:00hrs on 7th October 2021 or such other later date as the Authority may advise in writing, in the Tender Box located at the following address:

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Plot 50671 Independence Avenue
Private Bag 00495
Gaborone

Applications will be opened at 10:05hrs on 7th October 2021 at the BOCRA offices. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, bidders and the general public will not be allowed to attend the opening. Tender opening results will be shared with bidders through BOCRA Website.

Applicants shall be required to pay a non-refundable Licence Application Fee of Twelve Thousand Five Hundred and Forty Pula (P12,540) (VAT Inclusive) to BOCRA on submission of the application document.

For any further information regarding the tender, please contact:

Procurement Office at:  368 5500/09/33/34
Contact email:               procurement@bocra.org.bw

CLICK HERE to download INVITATION TO APPLY FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECTRUM (IMT) LICENCES FOR THE PROVISION OF MOBILE BROADBAND WIRELESS ACCESS SERVICES.

CLICK HERE to download Type Approval Verification Guidelines (Sim-Enabled Devices) 2020.

Media Release

05th July 2021

Botswana ranks 12th in Africa on the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 2020.

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 (GCI) ranks Botswana 12th out of 43 African Countries, and 88th out of 182 countries globally. Botswana achieved a score of 0.53 (or 53.05%) for the 2020 Index which is an improvement from 0.44 (44%) attained in 2018. 

The GCI is an initiative of the ITU, the UN specialized agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). It measures adherence to cybersecurity commitments by Member States of the ITU across five pillars - Legal measures; Technical measures; Organization measures; Capacity development measures and Cooperation measures. Each of the pillars is scored out of a maximum score of 20.  Botswana performed strongly on the Legal, Organizational and Capacity development measures attaining scores of 16.4, 14.16 and 13.23 respectively. The country still needs to improve on the Technical and Cooperation measures. 

Botswana’s improvement in GCI ranking follows its approval and implementation of the National Cybersecurity Strategy in October 2020. Pursuant to the implementation of the Strategy, Botswana established the National Computer Incident Response Team (BWCIRT), the National Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (NCRA) of the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) and drafting of the National Cybersecurity Act to enhance its capability in addressing the issues of cybersecurity. 

In comparison, the United States of America is the 1st in the ITU GCI ranking, followed by the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia tied on the 2nd position, while Estonia is ranked 3rd. The Top 13 countries in Africa are Mauritius, Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Benin, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda. Zambia, Côte d'Ivoire, Botswana, and Cameroon.  In Southern Africa, Botswana ranks 4th after Mauritius, South Africa, and Zambia.

The full GCI report may be assessed at the following URL link: Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 - My ITU

For further questions, kindly contact:
Mr Aaron T. Nyelesi
Director, Broadcasting and Corporate Communications
nyelesi@bocra.org.bw 

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA or the Authority) hereby invites experienced and reputable companies to tender for the Supply and Delivery of ICT Equipment for Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority.

The tender is reserved for 100% citizen-owned companies who are registered with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) under the following code and subcode;

Code 203: Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical and ICT Supplies
Subcode 01: Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Spares, and Accessories (includes ICT, photographic equipment, and others).

Youth owned companies in Botswana shall purchase the ITT at 50% of the purchase price as per Presidential Directive CAB 14 (B)/2015.

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document may be purchased at the BOCRA Head Office by interested companies at a non-refundable fee of P570.00 (Five Hundred and Seventy Pula Only) VAT inclusive effective 31 May 2021. Payment must be made in the form of bank transfer or deposits to the following bank details:

Bank Name: First National Bank Botswana Ltd
Branch Name: Mall
Branch Code: 28-28-67
Account Name: Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority
Bank Account No: 62011115088
Swift Code: FIRNBWGX 
Reference: BTA0001
  
Tender documents shall be issued upon provision of Proof of Payment (POP). All funds transfer bank charges shall be borne by the bidder.
Bids and all supporting documents should be submitted not later than 10:00hrs on 12 July 2021 or such other later date as the Authority may advise in writing, at the Tender box located at:

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority Plot 50671,
Independence Avenue
Gaborone

Bids will be opened at 10:05 HRS on the 12 July 2021 at the BOCRA offices. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bidders and the general public will not be allowed to attend the opening. Tender opening results will be shared with bidders through BOCRA Website.

The BOCRA Procurement Regulations and Procedures shall apply to this tender.

Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing, the Authority is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender offer.

For any further information regarding the tender, please contact:

Contact email: procurement@bocra.org.bw
 

In line with its mandate of facilitating the provision of, among others, affordable communications services throughout the country, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA), approved price reductions for fixed broadband internet services offered by Botswana Telecommunications Corporation  (BTC) with effect from 23 June 2021. Click here for more details.