Freedom of religion in Botswana

The Constitution also provides for the protection of the rights and freedoms of other persons, including the right to observe and practice any religion without the unsolicited intervention of members of any other religion.

[1] All organizations, including religious groups, must register with the Government.

There are no legal benefits for registered organizations, although an organization must be registered before it can conduct business, sign contracts, or open an account in a local bank.

Any member of an unregistered society is liable to penalties including fines up to $39 (Pula 500) and/or up to three years in prison.

[1] In 2007, only Christian holy days were recognized as public holidays.