Country Profile Regulation Country Dashboards Tariffs Botswana is a land-locked country in the southern part of the African Continent. With a superficial area of 581,730 km2 (224607.21 square miles) the country shares borders with Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and South Africa. The country is organized into 10 administrative regions and locally governed by 16 local authorities, that include cities, towns, and district councils. These councils include, for example, the capital city of Gaborone. Country Overview Year Figure Population 2021 2,588,423 Country Area (km2) 2021 581,730 GDP (billion USD) 2021 17.61 GDP per capita (USD) 2021 6,805.2 World Bank Income Group 2022 Upper middle Income World Bank Region 2022 Sub-Saharan Africa Source: World Bank Data - Botswana Water and Wastewater Sector Structure The Water and Wastewater sector in Botswana is mainly characterized by the existence of a national water utility, the Water Utilities Corporation. This parastatal organization is primarily owned by the government and was placed under the auspices of the Ministry of Land Management, Water, and Sanitation. The utility was created by the Parliament of the country in 1970 for a specific area of the country. However, between 2009 and 2013 the water management system was restructured and the scope and mandate of the organization was expanded to include other regions of the country. Authority Level Role Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services - Department of Water and Sanitation National Responsible for Water resources management, planning, protection, and monitoring. Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services - Water Apportionment Board National Manage water use rights and regulate the service provision of water supply and sanitation, including extraction and wastewater discharge Water Utilities Corporation National Water Utility responsible for the provision of water and sanitation services around the country Number of WSS Service Providers 1 Ownership Public Service Type Water and Wastewater Geographic Scope National The regulation of Water and Sanitation services in Botswana is headed by the Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services, mainly via the Department of Water and Sanitation. This regulatory environment was set in the Water Utilities Corporation Act of 1970 and laid the foundations for the creation and operation of the national water utility, the Water Utilities Corporation. The act also sets the regulatory responsibilities of reporting performance by the utility and the appointment of the board of directors by the Ministry. The organizational structure also includes: Water Apportionment Board: Grants and oversees water rights, water use, coordination of water service-related activities, and wastewater discharge. Mission To ensure that the limited water resources are protected, managed conserved, and used sustainability for the benefit of all life forms and the economy, in an integrated manner. Water and Wastewater Regulations Legislation and Policies Year Description WUC Act (Laws of Botswana Cap 74:02) 1970 Establishes the Water Utilities Corporation, defines its functions and powers, and provides with respect to the organization and operations of the Corporation. Botswana National Water Policy 2012 Provides the guiding principles and policy direction for the elaboration of further National Development Plans Areas of Regulation Areas Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services - Department of Water and Sanitation Tariff Calculation No Tariff Approval No Licensing Water and/or Wastewater Service Providers Yes Business plans approvals No Performance indicators monitoring Yes Economic Data Collection Yes Technical Data Collection Yes Coming Soon Utility Date Tariff Water Utilities Corporation 2021 Tariff A more complete list of tariffs can be found at IBNET Tariff Database - Botswana