20/07/1998
1 Conscription
conscription does not exist
There is and has never been conscription in Botswana. [1] [3]
However, Botswana does have 'national service' (Tirelo Setshaba) since 1980, but this is a purely civilian service, not linked to the military in any way. The twelve months' service is open to men and women who have passed their O level exams and participation in it was voluntary until 1984. From 1985 onwards, those who want to work in the public sector or want to continue their studies must have performed national service.