In section five, by giving the Minister the power to make regulations, on the recommendation of the Board.In section four, by giving the Minister the power to determine the use of surplus funds and properties that accrue to the BTA.In section three, by providing for the submission, by the BTA, of five-year strategic plans and annual plans to the Minister.

In section two, by separating the position of Chief Executive Officer of the BTA from that of the Chairperson of the Board.

The object of the Act is to amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as follows: In terms of section 15, any notices of changes to the particulars of a licence (especially with regard to proprietorship) or the acquisition of any interest shall be made to the BTA but approved by the NBB. In terms of section 12(2), BTA applications for broadcasting or re-broadcasting licences shall be made to the BTA as the secretariat in terms of section 13, the NBB issues the licences.

Regulations of the NBB may provide for the payment of any expenses or costs incurred by it in the performance of its functions under the act.

Shall advise the NBB on technical matters in relation to its functions.

Shall designate to the NBB such officers of the BTA as may be necessary for the performance of the functions of the NBB and the administration of the Act.

Shall discharge such functions of the NBB as may be delegated to it.

In terms of section nine, the BTA serves as the secretariat of the Botswana National Broadcasting Board (NBB).

The BTA issues type approval of equipment in terms of Regulation 24.

The BTA allocates numbering and address capacity in terms of Regulation Five.

The BTA sets the numbering system in terms of Regulation Four.

Radio frequency management, in terms of section 43.

Issue licences for telecommunications services in terms of sections 28 and 29.

Settlement of disputes in terms section 19.

Setting the principles with regards to tariffs in terms of section 18.

Promoting the interest of the consumers, purchasers and users in respect of prices, quality, variety of such services and equipment or terminal equipment.The supervision and promotion of efficient telecommunications services in Botswana.In terms of section 17, BTA's functions and powers are: It also provides for an exemption, in that it states in subsection 12(2) that nothing contained in (or done under) the Telecommunications Act of 1996 or any law shall be held to be inconsistent with (or in contravention of) this section, to the extent that the law in question makes provision regulating the technical administration or the technical operation of telephony, telegraphy, posts, wireless, broadcasting or television. Section 12 protects freedom of expression. The aforementioned acts prescribe the powers and functions of BTA as follows: Telecommunication Act Amendment Act 2004 (No.15 of 2004).Telecommunications Regulations of 1997 (Chapter 72:03).The Broadcasting Act of 1999 (No.6 of 1996).The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (No.15 of 1996).The Botswana Constitution of commencing (L.N.The following legislation prescribes the powers and functions of the BTA: The board also approves the annual budget and additional expenditures not included in the annual budget. It oversees the functions and approves policy and regulations. The board, as established by section four of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the BTA and not involved in itsdaily management. The transformation process led to the formation of the BTA under the Telecommunications Act 1996, as passed in the National Assembly on 1 August 1996. The consultations culminated in the approval of the 1995 Telecommunications Policy for Botswana: the blueprint for restructuring the telecommunications sector, which embodied principles which guided the form of the government monopoly. In 1992 the Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications was tasked with policy transformation. The act established the BTC as a monopoly of telecommunications services and separated it from Posts (which continued to operate as a government department).įollowing public concerns regarding unsatisfactory telecommunications services during the 1990s (including lack of competition in providing services, limited private-sector participation, lack of transparency in decision-making and lack of a platform for consumer complaints), the government began public consultations to liberalise the telecommunications market. īotswana's history of sector reform dates to 1980, when the BTC was created through the Botswana Telecommunications Act. The Botswana government holds 100 percent equity in the BTC. Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) was established in 1980 to provide, develop, operate and manage Botswana's national and international telecommunications services.

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