Botswana - License or Permit to Sell Explosives

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The application for a License or Permit to Sell Explosives shall be made to the Inspectorate Division at the Department of Mines office, which is under the ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security. Ministry contact details
2. Applicants will be required to collect and complete the Application Form for Permit Purchase, Acquire and Possess Explosives. Copies of these forms are available for free at any of the Department of Mines offices or directly download it using this link;Application for Permit Purchase, Acquire and Possess Explosives
3. The application form duly completed in all respect, and the supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents “ section of this page, should be submitted to the nearest Department of Mines office; Inspectorate Division office.
4. If the application is submitted on your behalf by a consultant, the applicant should include a letter naming the consultant as their representative. The applicant should include their postal address, telephone, and fax numbers.
5. Upon receipt of the application file, the Inspector/assistance inspector of Explosives will verify if all the necessary information and documentation has been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the file.
6. Applicants will be issued with an acknowledgment letter as proof of submission of the application.
7. The application file is then forwarded to the Chief Inspector of Explosives, where it is reviewed and consideration made, which is within 5 working days.
8. The chief inspector of explosive will only approve the issue of the permit if he/she is satisfied that;
   • 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.
9. If approved the license /permit will be drawn up as directed by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, signed and stamped, and made available to be issued to the applicant.
10. The applicant will be required to produce a proof of identity document and acknowledgment letter and pay the license fee while collecting the License or Permit to sell explosives.
11. The Chief Inspector of Explosives shall notify the Officer-in-Charge of the Central Explosives Registry of all permits issued by him.
    

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Required Documents

• Permit to Purchase, Acquire, and Possess Explosives form.
• Permit to Import and Possess Explosives form.
• Copies of company certificate of incorporation.
• Trading license.
• Share certificate from the CIPA.
• A letter of appointment indicating responsible blasting license holder (BLH).
• A certified copy of a valid national identity for the responsible BLH or holder.
• Valid applicable identification document
• Authorization letter (if applicable)
  

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
Ministry contact details

Department of Mines
(Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security)

GABORONE REGION OFFICE
Address: Housed at the Ministry of Education building floor 4
P/Bag 0049
Gaborone
Botswana
Government Enclave, Block 6
Khama Crescent
Tel. (+267) 365 7000
Fax. (+267) 395 2141
Email: [email protected]

FRANCISTOWN REGION OFFICE
P/Bag F0081
Francistown
Botswana
Plot 1280, Government Camp
Tel. (+267) 245 0200
Fax. (+267) 240 6004
Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Eligibility

Citizens and Non-Citizens are eligible to apply.

Fees

There is an annual license fee charged at BWP 2.00.

Validity

The license is valid for one year and renewable annually.

Documents to Use

Link (application for permit purchase, acquire and possess explosives)

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Processing Time

The time frame for processing the application is five (5) working days.

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Required Information

• Full name of the applicant
• Postal Address in full of applicant
• Description Size Grade Quantity
• Description, size, and quantity of the explosives to be the purpose (Description Size Grade Quantity)
• Name of supplier of the explosives
• Postal address of the 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 issuing of a license/ permit to sell explosives aims to ensure the lawful sale of explosives in Botswana.

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