08 Nov 2017

The institution of Bogosi fosters peace, law and order and our cultural traditions through its customary courts and coordination of community initiatives. 

Delivering the State of the Nation Address on November 6, President Lt Gen. Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama said in an endeavor to enhance the powers of Dikgosi during 2017/18, government elevated their positions to a higher status, which is commensurate with their responsibilities and relevance in the governance structure of the country.

“In this context, government is committed to extending pay to 665 headmen of arbitration in the coming financial year,” he said.

He also said government continued to be make efforts in improving  and availing resources to the Department of Tribal Administration. 

President Khama said there had been notable progress in completion of customary courts over the last decade.

He however said office accommodation shortages for Dikgosi still persisted.  

He said in an effort to improve the working conditions for Dikgosi and other officials within the Department of Tribal Administration, a total of 30 customary court offices were constructed in nine districts across the country under Economic Stimulus Programme in the 2016/17 financial year.

“As at September 2017, 29 customary courts were completed, while the remaining one will be completed during the course of 2017/18,” he said. ENDS