Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-17		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Air Botswana the natoinal airline will resume domestic flights as of 17th of July
2020-07-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Cultural and traditional events may now be permitted to involve up to 50 people maintaining a distance of 1-2 metres between each person.
2020-07-13		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Botswana has further reduced public gathering restrictions by stating that a meeting, workshop and conference may be convened: Provided that - (a) a meeting, workshop or conference shall not have more than 75 persons in attendance at any time, (b) a person shall not travel across COVID zones for purposes of a meeting, workshop or conference, (c) a meeting, workshop or conference host may operate where he or she has satisfied the Director of Health Services, or any person authorised by the Director for that purpose, that he or she has the ability to comply with directions for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 issued by the Director of Health Services as published in the Government Gazette.
2020-07-13		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services The government has announced the opening of the opening of the following arts and entertainment facilities - (i) art galleries, (ii) theatres, (iii) amphitheaters, (iv) halls and conference facilities, (v) cinemas, (vi) recording studios, (vii) television, and (viii) any other venue or facility where an event may be held; people may gater but may not exceed 75 persons excluding performers.
2020-07-13		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The government allows for the gathering for preparations of arts and entertainment activities listed below - (i) exhibitions, (ii) drama, (iii) disc jockeys, (iv) jazz, (v) poetry, (vi) comedy, vii) choral (quartet), (viii)traditional song and dance, and(ix) traditional instruments. Gatherings are permitted up to 75 persons.
2020-07-13		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Persons must wear a face mask in attendance of all meetings, workshops and conferences as well as at entertainment facilities which have now opened.
2020-07-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Regulations have been set reagrding petroleum supply and purchase as supplies of this essential supply have run short in the country. See full list of regulations via link.
2020-07-09		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Societies may meet and at any one time the number of persons attending a meeting shall not exceed 75. The following societies may meet - (a) faith based organizations, which shall have a maximum of four religious services per week and each service may be held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday; (b) any club, company, partnership or association registered by the Registrar of Societies; and (c) all central committees of political parties;
2020-07-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Spoting activities have been given the green light to go ahead as long as they follow the COVID-19 restrictions.
2020-06-26		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Lifting up of the prohibition of the importation and sale of Tobacco or Tobacco related products in the Government Gazette Extraordinary dated 26 June 2020
2020-06-22		Social distancing: Schools closure  Non completing classes in the region will begin on the 22nd of June.
2020-06-17		Social distancing: Schools closure  All public completing school classes (form 7, grade 3 and 5) in the Greater Gaborne Area will resume on the 17th of June.
2020-06-17		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Public institutions which were opening prior to the lockdown shall be reopened as of the 17th of June
2020-06-16		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The lockdown of the Greater Gaborne Zone has been lifted as of midnight the 15th of June.
2020-06-16		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Failure to use the bSafe digital regitrar by service providers will be deemed as non-compliance to covid 19 regulations.
2020-06-16		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All those instructed to self quarantine after being in the Gaborne private hospital between the 8th and 12th of june, no longer need to self - isolae.
2020-06-14		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring B-safe contact tracing app has been launched.
2020-06-13		Social distancing: Schools closure  All schools in Gaborne area shall be closed until further notice. Those in boarding schools already will remain there as they cannot travel home during the lockdown.
2020-06-13		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Movement within Gaborne zone requires a permit.
2020-06-13		Movement restrictions: Curfews People may leave their homes for essential services only between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 in Gaborne.
2020-06-13		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced A liquor licence issued in terms of the Liquor Act is hereby suspended until further notice, all liquor stores shall remain closed and no liquor shall be sold.
2020-06-13		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Until further notice, a gathering of more than two persons is hereby prohibited
2020-06-13		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions For the purposes of preventing, controlling or containing the spread of COVID-19, the country is hereby divided into COVID zones as set out in Schedule 5. A person shall not undertake non-essential travel between COVID zones until further notice.
2020-06-13		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Botswana has declared a lockdown for the Greater Gaborone Zone as defined in the Schedule; with effect from 12th June, 2020 at midnight until further notice
2020-06-10		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Sale of tobacco products remains suspended.
2020-06-05		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Persons returning to the country who are liable for quarantine will have to bear the costs. Returning citizens and residents; 50 % cost of quarantine and 100% if they opt out of the government designated quarantine facilities, provided their chosen facility meets covid-19 guidelines. (ii) All companies whose employees or other agents return to or enter Botswana will cover 100 % of cost of quarantine. (iii) Diplomats will be permitted to self-quarantine at home. (iv) For local contacts of COVID-19 requiring quarantine the Botswana Government will cover 100 % costs of their quarantine unless they opt out of government designated quarantine site, provided their chosen facility meets covid-19 guidelines (v) Undocumented immigrants will be quarantined at police holding sites and swabbed prior to repatriation to their countries. (vi) In exceptional cases, home quarantine may be permitted provided such quarantine facility meets Covid-19 guidelines. It should be noted however, home quarantine will effect fully once Botswana Government has rolled out tracking and geo-fencing mechanisms.
2020-06-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Trading hours of specific businesses have been amended: some 08:00-22:00, some 06:00-22:00 and gas stations are now allowed to operate 24 hours. See link for full list of businesses and times.
2020-06-04		Social distancing: Schools closure  Pre-primary classes will open on the 4th of August.
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Gaborone Game Reserve will be re-opened to the public on the 8th June 2020. Consumption of alcohol in the park or the use of picnic sites is suspended until further notice.
2020-06-02		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The public is advised that consumption of alcohol in the park or the use of picnic sites is suspended until further notice.
2020-06-02		Social distancing: Schools closure  Public schools to reopen across the country for competing classes only as of June 2nd. Children must wear masks in school.
2020-06-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Revised operating times for airports due to reduced traffic. Find via link.
2020-05-29		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Company re-registration act has been extended from 3rd june to 3rd december
2020-05-28		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Botswana outlines minimum requirements before reopening schools and specifies that private schools must abide by these rules.
2020-05-22		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established E-REGISTER for businesses and organisations has been developed. The electronic register enables registration at points of entry. A client only registers once, and their data is retrieved in subsequent transactions. The public can also download the QR code.
2020-05-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government’s economic response to the #COVID19 pandemic, a Loan Guarantee Scheme will be offerd to affected businesses and that guidelines are now available.
2020-05-21		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Government will demarcate country into zones and people will need a permit to travel between zones, with non-essential travel being discouraged.
2020-05-20		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Phase 3 of lockdown has ended. People may now move freely without the use of permits withing their designated zones. Moving between zones requires a permit, and social distancing and hygiene rules still apply at all times.
2020-05-20		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Botswana has further eased doing business in Botswana through legislation that regulates starting a business.
2020-05-15		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established A virtual tax management system is being launched in Botswana
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Commercial banking and non-banking financial services may resume.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services A variety of land management services may reopen. Find list via link.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings 75% of those working in public administration/governance may return to work under social distancing rules.
2020-05-15		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring A green permit will be introduced on the 15th of May which will allow individuals to travel across covid-19 markated zones for work. This permit will last 7 days.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services A variety of agricultural services and entities may reopen under hygiene and social distancing guidelines. See link for list.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services A variety of health services including dentistry will reopen under distancing and hygiene guidelines.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Patients will be allowed visitations from one guest a day.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Major local governance projects to resume e.g. village infrastructure and destitute housing projects.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Mining and energy sector to increase business activity under guidelines.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Botswana to reopen environment and tourism sector entities including parks and game reserves, museums, and guesthouses under strict guidelines.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Certain water services reopening under covid-19 guidelines
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Resumption of construction work under covid-19 guidelines
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Certain youth, sports and cultural projects/programmes resuming under covid 19 guidelines.
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services List of retail outlets and amusement centres/recreational services (e.g. restaurants) reopened under covid-19 guidelines. See list via link. Services/shops must operate with 50% staff
2020-05-15		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings outdoor exercise is permitted within ones neighbourhood from 06:00-09:00 and 16:00-18:00
2020-05-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures A stimulation programme has been initiated for targeting informal businesses affected by covid-19.
2020-05-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The monetary policy committee has decided to reduce the primary reserve requirement from 5% to 2.5%.
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Schools closure  Teaching and support staff from primary, secondary, tertiary, brigades and technical colleges will return to duty from 11th May under strict hygiene and social distancing protocol.
2020-05-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings People may begin to apply for permits to return to work as the country begins opening up workplaces again under strict regulations
2020-05-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Court sittings shall, subject to social distancing, permit no more than ten (10) people including the Judicial officer, court personnel as well as the litigants and their legal representatives. However, the Judicial officer may, where he deems it necessary in the particular circumstances of the case, admit more people strictly subject to the social distancing of at least 2 meters provided further that such number shall not exceed a maximum of 50 people. An individual with a temperature above 37.4 degrees celsius will be referred in terms of the Covid-19 protocol and will not be permitted to enter the court premises. Face masks shall be worn at all times in the courts.
2020-05-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Judicial officers shall begin reassigning new dates to their cases in consultation with the concerned stakeholders/parties.
2020-05-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The following transport services will be permitted to operate between the 7th may and 21st under strict social distancing and hygiene restrictions within a 60km radius of their place of operation: taxis, combis, call cabs, staff buses, passenger buses, own account.
2020-05-08		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services certain businesses and government bodies may operate at 25% of their staff from the 8th of may, with strict guideliens, including keeping a detailed log of employees, visitors, clients who attend workplace and all present wearing a face mask at all times. A list of businesses can be found through the link.
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures People who’s vehicle licenses/driving licenses expire during the covid 19 period will not be charged
2020-05-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Some onstruction activities will be allowed to resume, provided they adhere to the strict guidelines put in place - see link for guidelines.
2020-05-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The motions put forward by government in April pertaining to enforcing a 6 month state of emergency and enacting the Emergency Powers Regulations have both been passed/approved.
2020-05-06		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Government extends lockdown until midnight 20th May.
2020-05-01		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The Government of Botswana has issued legislation that makes it compulsory to wear masks/face coverings in public places, businesses & common areas of residential buildings from 1 May 2020
2020-05-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The monetary commitee of the bank of botswana have reduced bank rates by 50 basis points. Commercial banks are required to make the necessary adjustments to reflect this policy decision.
2020-05-01		Lockdown: Partial lockdown The national lockdown period is to be extended by 1 week may1st -may 7th. Following this the lockdown is planned to be sequentially eased over a 2 week period.
2020-05-01		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Lockdown in Botswana is extended for one week from May 1- May 7th
2020-04-29		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Pre-primary, primary and secondary school education sylabus is now available online. And the Botswana open university has created an online portal to facilitate teaching and self-study of JCE and BGCSE students
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Government commits to scaling up the distribution process of food packages, which will continue until covid 19 containment is under control.
2020-04-28		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The government has enforced level 2 water restrictions to ensure safe drinking water supply does not run out. Among these restrictions are the prohibition of watering gardens, filling swimming pools, cleaning cars, footpaths and so forth with drinkable water.
2020-04-25		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Botswana has developed a covid-19 economic response plan including the following focus areas: wage subsidies, tax concessions, loan guarantee, national strategic reserves, medical supplies and psycho-social support.
2020-04-22		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Judges of the High Court, and Justices of the Court of Appeal have unanimously agreed to contribute 5% of their basic salary towards the above Relief Fund.
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Business community can apply online for essential service permits to alllow them to conduct business during lockdown and increase necessary business and production to fight pandemic.
2020-04-15		Social distancing: Changes in prison-related policies Botswana pardons 149 prisoners in an effort to decogest prisons.
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared The state of emergency already declared in Botswana on the 02/04 has been extended to a 6 month state of emergency.
2020-04-05		Lockdown: Partial lockdown A new form is now required for anyone leaving their homes during the lockdown, this form applies for every individual including key workers (previously 2 forms existed, one for key workers and one for others).
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government will provide a wage subsidy for citizen employees of businesses mostly affected by COVID-19, to enable them to retain employees.
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures To give businesses some cash-flow relief Government will do the following; Guarantee loans by commercial banks to businesses mostly affected by COVID-19; Give eligible businesses affected by COVID-19 access to credit to support ongoing operations in conditions where credit becomes more difficult to obtain and; Give tax concessions to businesses in eligible sectors.
2020-04-03		Lockdown: Partial lockdown All individuals across the country will be expected to adhere to a more severe form of social distancing where movement out of the home is only restricted to those performing essential services and transporting essential goods. Those involved will be permitted to travel using the COVID-19 TRAVEL PERMIT that will be issued by Government.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: State of emergency declared
2020-04-02		Lockdown: Partial lockdown 28 day extreme social distancing will occur where people may only leave the home to perform essential services or for collecting social protection packages, purchase of usual household or agricultural supplies, and seeking emergency, lifesaving or chronic medical attention. Forms will be necessary to prove ones reaosn to leave the home.
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures government will subsidize affected companies by paying 50% of their salaries
2020-03-24		Movement restrictions: Border closure  All border crossing paths are closed with immediate effect. Citizens allowed to return home, but must quarantine for 14 days.
2020-03-24		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All people (only botswana residents & citizens perimitted) entering the country will be subjected to madatory 14 days quarantine at a government facility.
2020-03-21		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Botswana has halted the issuance of visas to to persons traveling from the COVID-19 affected countries until further notice.
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions All travellers coming from high risk countries as defined by the WHO will not be granted entry into Botswana
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Issuance of visas at ports of entry and all embassies for individuals from high risk countries is suspended.
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Current visas of persons from high risk countries are cancelled until further notice.
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All public gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited.
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension International travel for all public officials, parastatals and state owned entities is prohibited.
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings All international conferences for public officials, state owned entities and parastatals are cancelled.
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Max of 50 people allowed in public places with a distance of 1-2m between each.
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Visits to prisons is prohibited.
2020-03-20		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Funerals & memorial services shall last no more than 2 hours and food shall not be provided.
2020-03-20		Public health measures: General recommendations Public encouraged to cancel all non-essential travel.
2020-03-19		Public health measures: General recommendations All travellers arriving in Botswana from high risk countries will be isolated for care if they have symptoms of COVID-19, while those without symptoms will be quarantined for 14 days.
2020-03-18		Public health measures: Testing policy Botswana has started testing for covid-19 in country, so they can process their own samples going forward rather than relying on South Africa.
2020-03-16		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The government has suspended all public gatherings of more than 100 people and recommended that all people keep a distance of 1-2metres between each other.
2020-03-13		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension All external trips by public officers, including the hosting of international events and conferences, have been suspended until further notice. The president urged all local organisations, businesses and institutions to adopt the same measure.