The Ministry of Sport and Arts provides leadership, policy development, strategic planning, and governance in the development of sports and arts in Botswana. It is mandated to create an enabling environment that empowers the development of sport and arts and leverages the strength of the nation's cultural heritage.
VISION
A united and proud nation
MISSION
To provide leadership, policy development, strategic planning and governance in the development of sport and arts across the nation
1. Policy Development, Implementation, and Monitoring
- Sports – Establishing frameworks for sports development, governance, and athlete support.
- Arts – Promoting artistic expression, industry growth, and intellectual property protection.
2. Cinematography – Overseeing the film and television industry, including regulation and funding.
3. National Celebrations – Organizing cultural and national events.
4. Sports and Recreation – Supporting grassroots and professional sports initiatives.
5. Sports Governance and Coordination – Ensuring compliance with sports policies and regulations.
6. Development Programs – Implementing initiatives to promote sports and arts for economic and social growth.
Sport and Recreation
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
a. Performing Arts and National Celebrations Unit
- Supports artists' welfare, rights, and professional development.
- Oversees training programs and capacity-building initiatives.
- Manages copyright and intellectual property rights related to performing arts.
- Organizes major national events and celebrations.
b. Visual Arts Unit
- Manages arts education, exhibitions, and fashion shows.
- Supports artist residencies, research, and documentation of artworks.
- Collects and preserves artistic products for national heritage
c. Film Office
- Develops and commercializes Botswana’s film and television industry.
- Supports intellectual property rights protection and commercialization.
- Acquires content from 100% citizen-owned companies for the Now! Channel Online Platform (IPTV).
- Organizes and hosts the Botswana International Film Festival (BIFF) in collaboration with the film industry.
d. Culture Unit
- Oversees the preservation and promotion of Botswana’s diverse cultural practices.
- Facilitates cultural research, documentation, and promotion at the community level.
Sports and Recreation
a. Grassroot and Community Sports
- Promotes sports participation at community level
- Works with schools and local clubs
- Develop youth and recreational sport programs
b. School Sport Development
- Coordinates with the Ministry of Basic Education
- Integrates sport into the school curriculum
- Organizes inter-school tournaments and talent identification
c. Sport Policy and Planning Unit
- Develops national sport strategies and action plans
- Monitors and evaluates sport programs
- Conducts research and data collection
d. Coaching and Technical Development
- Trains and accredits coaches, referees and sport administrators
- Develops coaching curriculum and standards
e. Elite Sport Development Unit
- Focuses on high performance athletes
- Supports preparations for international competitions (such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games)
- Coordinates with the national federations and training academies
Ministry Parastatals
i) Botswana National Sports Commission
ii) Botswana National Olympic Committee
iii) Botswana National Arts Council
