Botswana Qualifications Authority - BQA

𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐐𝐀 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒.

Botswana Qualifications Authority, BQA, informs its customers, stakeholders, and the general public that on 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, the Authority will officially launch the Norms and Standards for Higher Education Institutions and Awarding Bodies, the Norms and Standards for TVET Institutions and Awarding Bodies, the BQA Corporate Strategy 2026 to 2030, the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, and the Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) Policy.

The keynote speaker will be the 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐞.

The event will run 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟖𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝟐:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦.

For more information, please get in touch with Ms Letlhogonolo Paulo, Communications and Public Relations Manager, on 3657210/ 7302 8821, or email [email protected]

𝑩𝒐𝒕𝒔𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 – 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑬𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎.

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) wishes to remind all registered and accredited Education and Training Providers (ETPs) that Annual Performance Reports must be submitted on the anniversary date of their registration and accreditation.

Submission of the report must be accompanied by proof of payment of the applicable annual fee. The reports are a key requirement for monitoring institutional performance and ensuring continued compliance with quality assurance standards.

ETPs are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Annual Reporting Policy and submit their reports through the 𝐁𝐐𝐀 𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐗 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥 within the prescribed timelines.

For more information, please use the link below:

https://www.bqa.org.bw/sites/default/files/2026-07/CALL%20FOR%20SUBMISSIONS%20OF%20ANNUAL%20REPORTS.pdf

Today, we honour the legacy of Sir Seretse Khama, whose vision and leadership continue to inspire Botswana’s journey of economic development and national unity.

We remain committed to advancing education, training and skills development that empowers Batswana to shape our nation’s future.

𝐁𝐐𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐀𝐐𝐀𝐀 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝟑 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞

The Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) Extended Management Team recently convened a validation meeting for the Harmonisation of African Higher Education Quality Assurance and Accreditation (HAQAA) Phase 3 Self-Assessment Report (SAR), bringing together team members and technical officers from across the organisation.

Held on 25 June 2026 at Grand Aria, the full-day session marked an important step in BQA’s ongoing contribution to the continental quality assurance initiative. The meeting focused on reviewing and validating consolidated chapters of the Self-Assessment Report to ensure accuracy, comprehensiveness, and an evidence-based approach as the report continues to progress through drafting and refinement stages.

The collaborative session enabled managers and technical officers to verify institutional information, clarify key issues, and strengthen the quality and credibility of the report. Participants also shared valuable insights to ensure the report accurately reflects BQA’s systems, practices, and ongoing efforts in quality assurance.

The HAQAA Phase 3 Self-Assessment is a structured review process that enables quality assurance bodies to evaluate how their policies, systems, and practices align with African continental standards for higher education quality assurance.

It supports reflection on institutional strengths, identification of areas for improvement, and the development of evidence-based findings that contribute to continuous improvement and the harmonisation of quality assurance practices across Africa.

As the process continues, BQA remains committed to advancing the development of a comprehensive and credible Self-Assessment Report in line with HAQAA Phase 3 requirements.

𝐁𝐐𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐌 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) recently engaged the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) to strengthen collaboration on the verification, authentication, and evaluation of qualifications used for recruitment, promotions, and staff development within the Public Service.

The engagement showed that verifying the authenticity and equivalence of both local and foreign qualifications is essential to protect Botswana's qualifications system and support informed human resource decisions.

As demand for qualification verification services grows, BQA and DPSM are exploring ways to strengthen cooperation to support merit-based recruitment, career progression, and staff development across Government.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of skills-based recruitment and competency development. BQA shared how Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) can support the recognition of skills and competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning, contributing to the development of a competent workforce for national development.

The two organisations pledged their commitment to promoting confidence in qualifications, recognising skills and competencies, and strengthening the integrity of the Public Service.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 #𝐁𝐐𝐀 #𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐌 #𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 #𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 #𝐍𝐂𝐐𝐅 #𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚

Happy Father's Day to all fathers and role models who teach, guide, and shape brighter futures.

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) participated in a strategic engagement hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Botswana and Qualifications Scotland, aimed at strengthening partnerships, enhancing quality assurance systems, advancing qualifications frameworks, and promoting international collaboration in skills development.

As part of the programme, BQA shared its experience in implementing the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF) and regulating quality across Botswana’s education and training sector. The engagement provided a valuable platform for dialogue on qualifications frameworks, quality assurance, workforce development, and regulatory best practices, while fostering knowledge exchange and international cooperation.

The engagement with Qualifications Scotland marks an important milestone in Botswana’s efforts to modernise its skills development landscape. As the national regulator for education and training quality assurance, BQA remains central to safeguarding qualification standards, protecting learners, and strengthening employer confidence in qualifications.

Through its regulatory and quality assurance services, BQA continues to support a responsive, internationally aligned education and training system that meets the evolving needs of industry and national development.

𝐁𝐐𝐀 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐅 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐂 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆.

Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) wishes to inform stakeholders and members of the public that the Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ofentse Disang, is attending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Technical Committee on Certification and Accreditation (TCCA) Meeting taking place from 17 to 19 June 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The meeting brings together representatives from SADC Member States responsible for education and training, higher education, qualifications frameworks, quality assurance, certification, accreditation, and regional integration matters. Delegates attending the meeting include officials from Ministries responsible for Education and Higher Education, National Qualifications Framework (NQF) authorities, quality assurance and accreditation bodies, as well as representatives from SADC Secretariat and the European Training Foundation.

The Technical Committee on Certification and Accreditation serves as a key regional platform for advancing cooperation in qualifications recognition, quality assurance, and the harmonisation of education and training systems across the SADC region.

Among other matters, the meeting will focus on validating the revised SADC Qualifications Framework (SADCQF) Policy and Guidelines, reviewing findings from the SADCQF Survey, and discussing progress made by Member States in areas such as National Qualifications Frameworks, quality assurance, micro-credentials, credit accumulation and transfer systems, and recognition of prior learning. The Committee will also consider new regional guidelines, agree on a roadmap for referencing national qualifications frameworks to the SADCQF, and develop implementation priorities for the period 2026–2030.

BQA's participation in the meeting reflects Botswana's continued commitment to regional integration in education and training, strengthening qualifications systems, and promoting the recognition and comparability of qualifications across the SADC region. The outcomes of the meeting are expected to contribute to the enhancement of quality assurance systems and facilitate learner and worker mobility within the region.

During the Acting Chief Executive Officer's absence, normal operations at BQA will continue, and stakeholders will continue to receive services through the Authority's established channels.