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==Procedure==
==Procedure==
'''How to Apply'''<br>
'''Apply In Person:'''
#The request is made at the Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Department of Water and Sanitation (Headquarters) office or nearest branch office {view address and contact details below}.
#The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) office, Department of Microlending, which is in charge of the implementation of provisions of the Microlending Regulations such as licensing, off-site monitoring, on-site inspections, enforcements, and complaints handling. [https://www.nbfira.org.bw/node/45 NBFIRA Contact & Map Location Details]
#Visit the nearest Department of Water and Sanitation offices and express your interest at the front desk, you will then be issued with sample collection bottles and instructions on how to collect the water sample.
#The Regulatory Authority may revoke, Suspend or Cancelation of Money Lender License if;
#Collect the '''Request form''' from the Department office’s or use this link to download [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/FM001%20Request%20Form%20-%20.pdf Link]
#*it appears to the Regularity Authority that the information provided in the application for the licence is fraudulent or contains a materially false statement; or
#Submit the completed form and the samples to the Department of Water and Sanitation offices, Water Quality Laboratory for testing and analysis.
#*The licensee has failed, within a period of twelve months from the date of issuance of the licence, to commence business under the licence; or
#The laboratory technician/staff will then verify the form, if all the information are in order he/she will advise you to make payment of the required analysing test fee.
#*The licensee is seriously or persistently in breach of any provision of this Act;
#Proceed and make payment at the department cash counter/office and obtain an acknowledgment receipt.
#*The licensee has failed to comply with any condition of its licence or with any directive of the Regulatory Authority; or
#The result of the analysis will be ready for withdrawal by the applicant within 5 and 10 working days for Microbiology analysis and Chemical analysis respectively, against the applicant identification document and acknowledgment slip, if in person or the results can also be send to the applicant via e-mail or post, as per the applicant request.
#*The licensee has ceased to conduct the business authorised by its licence. Etc
#If you require the result to be explained to you, please contact/request the laboratory technician to do so, you also be provided with advice on national water standards based as per your preference.
#The Authority may, on giving reasons in writing  to the holder of a license,  Suspend or Cancelation of Money Lender License require the licensee to respond accordlying for a period not exceeding 21 days.
#Upon receipt of the licensee respond dossier the Authority shall vet and assess them accordlying,
#*Where the Authority is satisfied with explanation, in writing withdraw the notice referred to.
#*Where the Authority is not satisfied with the written explanation by the licensee, it shall invite the licensee for an oral interface within five days after receiving the explanation.
#Where the Authority is not satisfied with the explanation after an oral interface with the licensee, the Authority shall—
#*issue a notice of revocation to the licensee;
#*require the licensee to deliver to the Authority the license within fourteen days after receiving the notice of revocation of license; and
#*endorse on the license, the words “REVOKED”
#Further any money Lender is required to comply with the applicable Money lenders Act of the country. Where Money Lender violates the provisions of the Investment Proclamation or regulations or directives issued to implement same, the Authority may suspend the Money Lenders License until the Money Lender takes due corrective measures.
#Where the Authority revokes a license, the Authority shall cause notice of revocation to be published in the Gazette or a newspaper of wide circulation at least within thirty days after the revocation.
#The Authority may, suspend a license instead of revoking that license if the Authority is not satisfied with the explanation from the applicant.
#The suspension of a license may be—
#*for a specified period;
#*until the occurrence of a specified event; or
#*until specified conditions are complied with.
#*A notice of suspension of licence.
#A person whose license is revoked or suspended shall be taken not to be licensed unless the Authority withdraws the suspension, in the case of suspension of a license.
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'''Withdraw of the suspension'''.
*A person whose license is revoked or suspended shall be taken not to be licensed unless the Authority withdraws the suspension, in the case of suspension of a license.
*The application shall state the grounds on which the applicant intends to rely on to seek the suspension to be withdrawn, stating clearly the remedies for the reasons that led to suspension.
*Where the Authority is satisfied with the reasons furnished by the applicant, the Authority shall withdraw the suspension in writing.
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==Required Documents==
==Required Documents==
*Citizens- Certified National Identity card (Omang)
*The certificate of incorporation of the Company,
*Non-citizens- Certified copies of passport
*The particulars of the directors of the Company;
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*A resolution of the particulars of the secretary of the company;
==Office Locations & Contacts==
*Money Lender License
'''Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services'''<br><br>
*Any other supporting documentation as requested by the Authority
Physical Address: <br>
Plot Number 1108, AKD Building, Main Mall<br><br>
Postal address: <br>
Private Bag 00434<br>
Gaborone<br>
Botswana<br>
Tel: (+267) 368 2000/361 5300<br>
Fax: (267) 390 4826/3913055<br>
Tollfree: 080 060 0737<br>
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'''Department of Water and Sanitation (Headquarters)'''<br>
Address: Water Quality Laboratory, Old Lobatse Road,Plot 25019<br>
Private Bag 0029<br>
Gaborone<br>
Botswana<br>
Tel. (+267) 3607100<br>
Fax. (+267) 3903508<br>
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'''Maun Department of Water and Sanitation''',<br>
==Office Locations & Contacts==
Address: Water Quality Laboratory, Along Sir Seretse Khama Rd<br>
'''Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)'''<br>
Private Bag 002<br>
Department of Microlending<br>
Maun<br>
Address: 3rd-floor Exponential Building, Plot 54351 New CBD, Off PG Matante Road,<br>
Gaborone.<br>
Botswana<br>
Botswana<br>
Tel. (+267) 6860452<br>
Private Bag 00314, Gaborone<br>
Fax. (+267) 6860372<br>
Tel: +267 3102595 / 3686100<br>
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Fax: +267 3102376 / 3102353<br>
Working Hours: 07:30am to 12:45pm and 13:45pm to 16:30pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.<br>
[https://www.nbfira.org.bw/node/45 NBFIRA Contact & Map Location Details]<br>
[https://www.nbfira.org.bw/ NBFIRA Website]<br>
Business hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-1:00 pm and 2:00 pm -5:00 pm, closed during Public Holidays & Weekends.<br>
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==Eligibility==
==Eligibility==
*Citizen/ non-citizen/ company who wants to know the condition of the water is eligible.
*Money lending licence shall not be revoked unless the applicant holds an eligibility Money lenders Licence certificate granted in accordance with the provisions of money lenders Act.
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==Fees==
Chemistry Full Pack cost is 300 (BWP)<br>
'''Chemistry Full Pack include the following ;''' {pH, Electrical Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Alkalinity, Bicarbonates, carbonates, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, fluoride, chloride, bromide, nitrite, nitrate, sulphate, o-phosphate,  Turbidity}<br>
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Microbiology Full Pack cost is 240 (BWP)<br>
'''Microbiology Full Pack include the following;''' {Faecal coliform, E.coli, Total coliform, Intestinal enterococcus}<br>
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Chemical Analysis of Waste Water-Full Pack cost is 200 (BWP)<br>
==Fees==
'''Chemical Analysis of Waste Water-Full Pack include the following ;'''{ Total Suspended Solids, Dissolved oxygen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand.
*No fees is charged for this service.
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*Individual Analyte (drinking water) cost is 15 (BWP)
*Individual Analyte (Microbiology) cost is 60 (BWP)
*Individual Analyte (Wastewater) cost is 50 (BWP)
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==Validity==
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
*Valid until the issues that led to cancellation are resolved.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
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==Documents to Use==
==Documents to Use==
*[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/FM001%20Request%20Form%20-%20.pdf Link] {Request form}<br>
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links
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==Sample Documents==
==Sample Documents==
  Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
  Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
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==Processing Time==
Please explain the processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.<br>


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==Processing Time==
The time around for processing the request is;<br>
*Microbiology analysis is within five (5) working days.
*Chemistry analysis is within ten (10) working days.
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==Related Videos==
==Related Videos==
  Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
  Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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  Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
  Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
  sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
  sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
  width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
  width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is dkisplayed.
  e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
  e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
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==Instructions==
==Instructions==
  Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
  Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
  e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.
  e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.<br>


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==Required Information==
==Required Information==
*Applicant full name
*Name of applicant.
*Contact details (Telephone ,email, fax, address)
*Physical and postal address of head office.
*State the source of the water (borehole, dam, water treatment plant, River etc.)
*Date of incorporation.
*Basic site information
*Form of incorporation
*Water source purpose
*Description of the applicant’s business or functions.
*Method of sampling
*Certificate of incorporation Number.
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*Particulars of directors (Name, Nationality, Date of appointment, Level of education).
*Money lender licensee details
*Reason for the request
*Declaration by the applicant
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==Need for the Document==
==Need for the Document==
*Analysis of water samples provides the customer with knowledge of the chemistry and microbiology of their water. The water sample can be obtained from a borehole, well, water tank, dam, tap, or any other water source.
*Based on sufficient reason, the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) may revoke, suspend or cancel a money lending license until the certificate holder takes due corrective measures.<br>
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==Information which might help==
==Information which might help==
  Enter other informations which might help.
  Enter other information which might help.<br>


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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
  Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
  Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
  e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
  e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*Government Service Portal: [https://www.gov.bw/environmental-management/laboratory-services-water-analysis Link]<br>
*[https://www.nbfira.org.bw/sites/default/files/Draft%20Leasing%20Companies%20Regulations%20%2012062017Final.pdf Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (Leasing Companies) Regulations, 2017]<br>
*[https://www.nbfira.org.bw/micro-lenders NBFIRA Micro Lenders]<br>
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==Others==
==Others==
  More information which might help people.
  More information which might help people.
 
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[[Category:Botswana]]
[[Category:Botswana]]


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person:

  1. The Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) office, Department of Microlending, which is in charge of the implementation of provisions of the Microlending Regulations such as licensing, off-site monitoring, on-site inspections, enforcements, and complaints handling. NBFIRA Contact & Map Location Details
  2. The Regulatory Authority may revoke, Suspend or Cancelation of Money Lender License if;
    • it appears to the Regularity Authority that the information provided in the application for the licence is fraudulent or contains a materially false statement; or
    • The licensee has failed, within a period of twelve months from the date of issuance of the licence, to commence business under the licence; or
    • The licensee is seriously or persistently in breach of any provision of this Act;
    • The licensee has failed to comply with any condition of its licence or with any directive of the Regulatory Authority; or
    • The licensee has ceased to conduct the business authorised by its licence. Etc
  3. The Authority may, on giving reasons in writing to the holder of a license, Suspend or Cancelation of Money Lender License require the licensee to respond accordlying for a period not exceeding 21 days.
  4. Upon receipt of the licensee respond dossier the Authority shall vet and assess them accordlying,
    • Where the Authority is satisfied with explanation, in writing withdraw the notice referred to.
    • Where the Authority is not satisfied with the written explanation by the licensee, it shall invite the licensee for an oral interface within five days after receiving the explanation.
  5. Where the Authority is not satisfied with the explanation after an oral interface with the licensee, the Authority shall—
    • issue a notice of revocation to the licensee;
    • require the licensee to deliver to the Authority the license within fourteen days after receiving the notice of revocation of license; and
    • endorse on the license, the words “REVOKED”
  6. Further any money Lender is required to comply with the applicable Money lenders Act of the country. Where Money Lender violates the provisions of the Investment Proclamation or regulations or directives issued to implement same, the Authority may suspend the Money Lenders License until the Money Lender takes due corrective measures.
  7. Where the Authority revokes a license, the Authority shall cause notice of revocation to be published in the Gazette or a newspaper of wide circulation at least within thirty days after the revocation.
  8. The Authority may, suspend a license instead of revoking that license if the Authority is not satisfied with the explanation from the applicant.
  9. The suspension of a license may be—
    • for a specified period;
    • until the occurrence of a specified event; or
    • until specified conditions are complied with.
    • A notice of suspension of licence.
  10. A person whose license is revoked or suspended shall be taken not to be licensed unless the Authority withdraws the suspension, in the case of suspension of a license.


Withdraw of the suspension.

  • A person whose license is revoked or suspended shall be taken not to be licensed unless the Authority withdraws the suspension, in the case of suspension of a license.
  • The application shall state the grounds on which the applicant intends to rely on to seek the suspension to be withdrawn, stating clearly the remedies for the reasons that led to suspension.
  • Where the Authority is satisfied with the reasons furnished by the applicant, the Authority shall withdraw the suspension in writing.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • The certificate of incorporation of the Company,
  • The particulars of the directors of the Company;
  • A resolution of the particulars of the secretary of the company;
  • Money Lender License
  • Any other supporting documentation as requested by the Authority



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA)
Department of Microlending
Address: 3rd-floor Exponential Building, Plot 54351 New CBD, Off PG Matante Road,
Gaborone.
Botswana
Private Bag 00314, Gaborone
Tel: +267 3102595 / 3686100
Fax: +267 3102376 / 3102353
NBFIRA Contact & Map Location Details
NBFIRA Website
Business hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-1:00 pm and 2:00 pm -5:00 pm, closed during Public Holidays & Weekends.

EligibilityEdit

  • Money lending licence shall not be revoked unless the applicant holds an eligibility Money lenders Licence certificate granted in accordance with the provisions of money lenders Act.



FeesEdit

  • No fees is charged for this service.



ValidityEdit

  • Valid until the issues that led to cancellation are resolved.



Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

Please explain the processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.


Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is dkisplayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.



InstructionsEdit

Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.


Required InformationEdit

  • Name of applicant.
  • Physical and postal address of head office.
  • Date of incorporation.
  • Form of incorporation
  • Description of the applicant’s business or functions.
  • Certificate of incorporation Number.
  • Particulars of directors (Name, Nationality, Date of appointment, Level of education).
  • Money lender licensee details
  • Reason for the request
  • Declaration by the applicant



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Based on sufficient reason, the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) may revoke, suspend or cancel a money lending license until the certificate holder takes due corrective measures.


Information which might helpEdit

Enter other information which might help.


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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



External LinksEdit


OthersEdit

More information which might help people.