Services
The Government Accounting and Budgeting System (GABS) launched
E-Government Development in Botswana
Digitalization timeline
2004
2007
Regulations
Maitlamo, the National Policy for ICT Development, was released
2009
Digital ID
Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), a digitised fingerprint database, was implemented
2011
Services
The Electronic OnSite Registration of Births and Deaths was introduced in hospitals
Regulations
The National e-Government Strategy 2011-2016 published
2012
e-Education
Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) launched under the Ministry of Tertiary Education Research Science and Technology
2013
e-Taxes
The Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) implemented the electronic tax registration and filing system
2014
Services
Electronic signatures were introduced in line with the Electronic Records Act
Services
Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) established
2015
Services
Botswana e-Government Master Plan 2015-2021 released
2016
Services
Vision 2036 published
Services
The Integrated Procurement Management System (IPMS) containing tender notices and enabling to register contractors and suppliers, was introduced
2017
Services
ASYCUDA++, an Automated System for Customs Data by UNCTAD, was introduced
E-services
The implementation of e-Thuto Project, a web-based interactive learning platform, was started
Services
The e-Government Interoperability Framework introduced
2020
Regulations
The eHealth Strategy of Botswana (2020-2024) published
Regulations
The Digital Transformation Strategy (SmartBots) approved
e-Taxes
Lekgetho Live, a Tax Management & Revenue Collection System, made operational
e-Health
The Botswana Health Data Collaborative was launched to coordinate monitoring, evaluation, and health information efforts in collaboration with WHO
2021
Infrastructure
Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) renamed into the Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub (BDIH). BDIH is a developing Science and Technology Park which will comprise telecommunications infrastructure, and various business services
One-stop shop
1Gov1Citizen Portal and OneGov App that enable to access public services online were launched
2023
Digital ID
The Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs announced the process of development of electronic national identity card
e-Health
The Tsogojwame project was launched to improve the management of digital initiatives and information systems in the health sector
Services
Launch of the SmartBots Village Connectivity project
2024
Services
UNECA and Botswana’s Foreign Affairs introduced a Performance Dashboard System
E-services
Learning Passport, an e-learning platform implemented with the support of the UNICEF
2025
Services
Launch of mandatory e-Invoicing for VAT-registered businesses
Digital ID
Launch of a Biometric Payment Card System for Social Benefits
Services
Launch of the EU-Botswana Digital Transformation Support Programme