Property Services Department

The property Division is involved in the development and managing of industrial properties for the authority. The division is also involved in the acquisition of industrial land for building general factory shells, which are leased out, to investors in the manufacturing sector. The emphasis is on export - oriented manufacturers. Rent ranges from P12 - P15 per square meter. The minimum requirement is 500/m2 of clear factory. Large units measuring 1000 m2 to over 2000 m2 are also provided for big manufacturers.

For a company to qualify for BEDIA industrial shell, the investor has to go through the BEDIA Investment Promotion Division where the proposed project will be subjected to a rigorous screening process. It is only after the Investment Division is satisfied with the project that the Property Section will accept application for factory if available. Foreign and local businesses are welcome to apply.

Investor Services Department

The Department provides investor needs and aftercare to both new and existing foreign and citizen enterprises through its One Stop Service Centre (link to How can we help you). This facility operates with liaison officers from various government and parastatal institutions that have a direct bearing in providing services to investors.

The main focus of activity is to enable investors in the manufacturing and services sectors to secure all clearances and approvals necessary to set up and operate business in the country from under one roof. The assistance provided includes company registration, operating licenses, visitors visa, residence and work permits as well as infrastructural facilities such as land, factory buildings, utilities, social prerequisites, power and telephone connections.

The Department literally takes the investor by the hand and helps them walk through all formalities until the business is established. Thereafter, investors are paid periodic visits which enable interactions necessary to preempt any difficulties that they may encounter in their day to day operations.

Contact Information

Mr. Kgakgamatso Moloi
Deputy Director - Business Facilitation
P. O. Box 3122
Gaborone
Botswana
Tel: +267 3181931
Fax: +267 3181941
Email: moloik@bedia.bw