To ensure lawful, safe and secure storage of explosives in Botswana.
Citizens and Non-Citizens.
The applicant must submit the following documents:
- Approved plans
- Application letter
Drawing of plans, layout and specifications of magazine approved by the Chief Inspector of Explosives as per the following requirements;
- Conditions regarding lightning conductor
- Requirements for magazine plans
- Magazine fence specification
- Application letter
5 working days from the date of inspection.
Applications can be submitted at:
Department of Mines
P/Bag 0049
Gaborone
Botswana
Government Enclave, Block 6, Khama Crescent
(Ministry of Basic Education building, floor 4)
Tel. (+267) 365 7000
Fax. (+267) 395 2141
Email: mines [at] gov.bw (mines[at]gov[dot]bw)
Opening hours: 7:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.
Department of Mines
P/Bag F0081
Francistown
Botswana
Plot 1280, Government Camp
Tel. (+267) 245 0200
Fax. (+267) 240 6004
Email: mines [at] gov.bw (mines[at]gov[dot]bw)