Regulations & Data
Laws, consultations, publications, and sector statistics from BOCRA.
About this section
- Laws, regulations, and policy frameworks that govern the communications sector in Botswana.
- Public consultations where BOCRA invites written input on proposed rules and policy changes.
- Research publications, QoS reports, sector statistics, and policy papers.
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Public Consultations
Consultation archiveOpen
Review of Postal Services Licence Fees 2026/27
Consultation on proposed revision to postal service licence fees for 2026/27.
Draft Electronic Communications (Amendment) Regulations 2026
Public comment invited on proposed amendments covering spectrum management, number portability, and consumer protection.
Closed & Completed
Draft .BW Domain Registration Policy (v3.2)
Consultation on updated domain registration policy including new eligibility criteria.
National Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Framework
Proposal for mandatory cyber incident reporting obligations for licensed operators and critical information infrastructure.
Laws & Frameworks
Legislation libraryActs
Communications Regulatory Authority Act
Establishes BOCRA and sets out its mandate, powers, and governance structure.
Electronic Communications Act
Governs electronic communications networks, services, and spectrum management.
Postal Services Act
Regulates the provision of postal and courier services in Botswana.
Broadcasting Act
Governs the licensing and operation of broadcasting services in Botswana.
Regulations
Electronic Communications (Licence Fees) Regulations
Sets application and annual licence fees for electronic communications services.
Quality of Service Regulations
Minimum service quality standards for mobile and fixed communications providers.
Policies & Guidance
Type Approval Guidelines
Procedures and technical criteria for equipment type-approval.
Universal Access and Service Policy
Framework for extending communications services to underserved communities.
Cyber Incident Reporting Framework
Public obligations and regulatory expectations for reporting cyber incidents.
Publications & Research
Publications libraryAnnual Report 2024/25
Annual Report · 148 pages · 8.2 MB
QoS Report Q3 2025/26
QoS Report · 42 pages · 2.1 MB
Broadband Infrastructure Policy Consultation Outcome
Consultation Report · 56 pages · 3.4 MB
Botswana Spectrum Outlook 2026-2029
Policy Paper · 64 pages · 4.1 MB
Sector Statistics Q2 2025/26
Sector Statistics · 24 pages · 1.4 MB
QoS Report Q2 2025/26
QoS Report · 38 pages · 1.9 MB
Sector Statistics Q1 2025/26
Sector Statistics · 22 pages · 1.3 MB
Annual Report 2023/24
Annual Report · 132 pages · 7.1 MB
Annual Report 2022/23
Annual Report · 120 pages · 6.8 MB
Industry Statistics
Statistics portal3.8M
Mobile subscriptions
88%
Internet penetration
31
Radio stations
11
Courier operators
Sector snapshots
Data context
Statistics support sector oversight, public transparency, and policy analysis. Use the statistics portal and publications library for full time-series reports and methodology notes.