Botswana - Permit or License to Purchase Acquire and Possess Explosives

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To apply for a Permit or License to Purchase Acquire and Possess Explosives, applicants should proceed to the Inspectorate Division of the Department of Mines, Ministry of Minerals, and Energy & Water Resources Gaborone/Francistown with all the necessary documentation. (Contact details listed below).
2. Applicants are required to complete the application for permit purchase, acquire and possess explosives Application form. Forms are available for free at the Enquiries Desk at any of the offices of the Department of Mines or directly download it using this form; Link
3. Submit the duly completed application forms along with the relevant attachments (mentioned below under the ‘Required Documents’ section) to be verified by the attending officer.
4. The officer will then verify, if all the necessary information and documents have been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria, if everything is in order the application file will be registered and recorded and you will be issued with an acknowledgment letter containing details of the application.
5. The completed application file is then submitted to the assistant Inspector of Explosives, where the application file is reviewed and a consideration made which is within 5 working days.
6. The assistant Inspector of Explosives shall not issue and endorse the issuing of the permit, unless he is satisfied that the applicant has attended such approved course of instruction relating to the handling, use, and storage of explosives as may be directed by the Chief Inspector of Explosives.
7. If approved the Permit or License to Purchase Acquire and Possess Explosives shall be drawn up in Form B, Signed and stamped by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, and made available for withdrawal by the applicant, upon payment of the required license fee and against the acknowledgment letter, and identity document.

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Required Documents

• Permit to Purchase, Acquire and Possess Explosives Application form.
• Copies of company certificate of incorporation and trading licenses including share certificate from the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA).
• A letter of appointment is required for the responsible person who should be a blasting license holder.
• Permit to Import and Possess Explosives form.
• Copies of company certificate of incorporation.
• Trading licenses.
• A letter of appointment indicating responsible blasting license holder (BLH).
• A certified copy of a valid national identity for the responsible BLH or holder.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security
Private Bag 0018
Gaborone
Botswana
Address: Fairground Office Park, Plot 50676, Block C
Gaborone
Tel: (+267) 365 6600
Fax: (+267) 3167695
Toll free number: 0800600235

Department of Mines
Chief Inspector of Explosives
Headquarter Office
Gaborone Regional Office
Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security
Address: Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent
(Housed at the Ministry of Basic Education building floor 4)
P/Bag 0049
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel. (+267) 365 7000
Fax. (+267) 395 2141
Email: [email protected]

Department of Mines
Francistown Regional Office
P/Bag F0081
Francistown
Botswana
Address: Plot 1280, Government Camp
Tel. (+267) 245 0200
Fax. (+267) 240 6004
Email: [email protected]

• Ministry contact details link:Link
  
• Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
  

Eligibility

• Citizens and Non-Citizens

Fees

• There is an annual licence fee charged at BWP 2.00.

Validity

• The license is valid for one year and renewable thereafter

Documents to Use

• Link (Application form)
  

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The time around for processing the application is within 5 working days

Related Videos

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Instructions

Important Notes;

• Arrange storage facility in accordance with the requirement of Explosives Act Cap 24:02.
• Arrange transportation of explosives according to Explosives Act Cap 24:02.

Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Contact details
• Postal Address in full of applicant
• Description, size and quantity of the explosives to be purpose. {Description/ Size/ Grade/ Quantity}
• Name of supplier of the explosives
• Postal address of supplier of the explosive
• The purpose for which the explosive is to be used
• Where the explosive is to be used
• Details of the type of blasting operations for which the explosives are required
• Name and qualifications of the person who will conduct the blasting operations
• Blasting Licence, No
• Details of storage facilities for the explosives
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• The license/permit allows for lawful purchase/acquire and possess of explosives in Botswana.
  

Information which might help

• REFER: CHAPTER: 24:02 EXPLOSIVES: SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION:Link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Botswana government portal: Link
  

Others

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