Heritage protection in Botswana
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Heritage protection in Botswana is governed by the Monuments and Relics Act (No. 12 of 2001), which replaced earlier legislation such as the Bushman Relics Proclamation of 1911.[1][2][3][4] The Act, enacted on 24 August 2001, authorizes the Minister of Environment, Natural Resources and Tourism, in consultation with the Commissioner of Monuments and Relics,[5][6] to designate ancient monuments (defined as structures or sites dating before 1 June 1902), historic buildings (post-1902), relics, and other heritage items as national monuments under statutory regulation.[7][8][9] The Act is administered by the Department of National Museums and Monuments under the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.[10][11] A total of 109 sites have been officially declared as national monuments in Botswana.[12][13][14]
| Site Name | Location | District | Type | Date Declared | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motswere Postal Tree | Palapye | Central District | Tree | 29 June 2012 | A leadwood tree used as a mail drop point around 1902 near the railway in Palapye. | [S.I. No. 56 of 2012][15][16][17][18] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Monuments and Relics Act No. 12 of 2001 (Chapter 59:03), Botswana". www.wipo.int. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "WWW VL African Archaeology : 1970 Monuments and Relics Act, Botswana". www.african-archaeology.net. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Botswana's laws on graves, burial grounds, and human remains".
- ^ "Monuments and Relics Act (Chapter 59:03). | UNEP Law and Environment Assistance Platform". leap.unep.org. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Conserving the Historic Past, Botswana's Settlements and Buildings".
- ^ "Monuments and Relics Act (Chapter 59:03). | InforMEA". www.informea.org. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Monuments and Relics Act, including the Declaration of National Monuments Orders and related regulations". botswanalaws.com. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ Ndobochani, Nonofho. "An Appraisal of the Development of Archaeological Legislation in Botswana, 1911-2011: A 100-year Journey". University of Botswana.
- ^ "Monuments and Relics Act (Chapter 59:03). | Land Portal". landportal.org. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Ministry of Environment and Tourism | Government of Botswana". cms1.gov.bw. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Ministry of Environment and Tourism | Government of Botswana". www.gov.bw. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "BOTSWANA MONUMENTS, HERITAGE SITES & MUSEUMS". Guardian Sun. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "Botswana's Declaration of National Monuments Order (S.I. No. 56 of 2012)" (PDF).
- ^ "Botswana National Monuments and protected areas". Mmegi Online. 2015-12-04. Retrieved 2025-06-14.
- ^ "DECLARATION OF NATIONAL MONUMENTS ORDER, 2012" (PDF).
- ^ "Select trees declared national monuments". Mmegi Online. 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Botswana Post, Ministry adopt Postal monuments | Sunday Standard". 2011-10-13. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
- ^ "Media Release: New tourist facility added in Marakele – News". SANParks. Retrieved 2025-06-17.
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