Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology a) Interim Executive Committee of the Media Council and b) Film Commission

Republic of Botswana (10/3/09): TAUTONA TIMES no 6 of 2009
The Weekly Electronic Press Circular of the Office of the President “Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline”

C14) 23/2/09: Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology a) Interim Executive Committee of the Media Council and b) Film Commission

The Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology invites applications from Publishers of Information for membership the Interim Executive Committee The Media Practitioner’s Act 2008 provides for the establishment of the Interim Executive Council which will receive applications from publishers for membership to the Media Council until the substantive Council elects a substantive Executive Council. The Interim Executive Council will assist the Minister to start operation of the Media Council and assist in the process of drafting the Regulations.

Publishers are therefore invited apply to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology
Private Bag 00414
Gaborone Fax: 3907236

Closing Date: 15th March 2009

b) Interim Botswana Film Commission

Applications are invited from suitably qualified volunteers for membership of the Interim Botswana Film Commission. Background The Cinematograph Act was passed into law in 1970. It has remained dormant since then but Government has recently approved the setting up of structures that will develop, produce, promote, distribute and provide access to diverse Botswana filming programmes and support the development of the Botswana screen production industry so that Botswana screen content is accessible nationally and internationally. An early objective of the Commission will be to facilitate the revision of the Cinematograph Act. The functions of the Film Commission will, among others, be to

1. promote Botswana as a preferred destination of film making
2. issue licenses for prospective filming projects
3. liaise with the relevant authorities (police, department responsible for national parks, local authorities responsible for roads and district property, etc.) to ease access to requested filming locations
4. recommend incentive packages for the filming industry to sponsors (Government and the Private Sector)
5. develop or cause to be developed, (legal) instruments that will aid the development of a film industry in Botswana
6. facilitate access of Batswana to mentorship and participation in local and international film industry
7. facilitate investment in the Botswana film industry
8. facilitate access to service providers

Do you have the knowledge, passion, interest and energy to serve in this commission? Please send your application, attaching CV to: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology, Private Bag 00414, Gaborone, Fax 3907236 Closing Date: 15 March 2009