Key Information about Botswana SEZs

  • There are opportunities to develop the SEZs through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
  • The estimated cost of developing a 100ha SEZ is BWP1.5billion, which includes basic infrastructure and development of common facilities.
  • All the SEZs have access to established air, rail and road networks that grant access to local, regional and global markets.
  • All the SEZs are live, work and play environments that offer massive opportunities in property development.
  • SEZA offers lucrative incentives for SEZ investors.
  • The SEZs offer 50-year leases, renewable by another 50years
  • Lease rate: Industrial: P350/sqm & Commercial: P500/sqm
  • Government is committed to making the SEZs work

COST OF UTILITIES

  • Electricity: BWP105.77 fixed charge up to 500kWh (min)
  • Potable Water: BWP39.20 per KL
  • Wastewater: BWP7.28 per KL
  • Internet: VoIP BWP337.50 Business Line 1