EMERGENCY SERVICES
Messages for citizens of the United States of America
Occasionally the Embassy will distribute messages to Americans living in Botswana. These messages usually contain time sensitive information vital to your safety and wellbeing. If you provided an email address when you registered with the Embassy, you will automatically receive these messages. In the future, we will also be distributing messages via SMS to your local cell phone.
If you have not already registered online with the embassy, we encourage you to do so with the new Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). It only takes a few minutes to create an account which can be updated whenever and wherever you travel.
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South African Transportation Strike (PDF 29kb)
U.S. citizens should remain alert and take appropriate precautions. We encourage you to monitor local media for updates on traffic disruptions, roadblocks, and potential protests. Keep in mind toll plazas can become congested because of delays caused by strikes. It is prudent to plan alternate routes. Released September 27, 2012 (PDF 29kb) »
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Security Message Roadside Assault (PDF 94kb)
Recently, two individuals were attacked while traveling on the N4 highway between Pretoria, South Africa and Gaborone, Botswana. The attacks occurred between the towns of Brits and Hartbeespoort. The couple’s vehicle overturned in an attempt to avoid hitting debris deliberately placed in the road by three assailants. Released June 21, 2012 (PDF 94kb) »
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Recent Criminal Activities in Gaborone (PDF 28kb)
In light of recent crimes committed against U.S. citizens over the weekend, the Embassy would like to remind you to be cautious when visiting the grounds of the Grand Palm Hotel and the Riverwalk Mall in Gaborone. Released March 14, 2012 (PDF 28kb) »
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Worldwide Travel Alert (PDF 50kb)
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the potential for anti-U.S. actions following the disruption of a plot, linked to Iran, to commit a significant terrorist act in the United States. This Travel Alert expires on January 11, 2012. Released October 12, 2011 (PDF 50kb) »
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Nationwide Strike by Public Sector employees extended (PDF 55kb)
The U.S. Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens that the country-wide strike by public sector employees which began April 18, 2011 has been extended by the labor unions and declared “indefinite.” Released May 17, 2011 (PDF 55kb) »
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Worldwide Travel Alert (PDF 39kb)
The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan. Released May 02, 2011 (PDF 39kb) »
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Possible nationwide strike by Public Sector employees (PDF 45kb)
The embassy encourages U.S. citizens living in and traveling to Botswana during this period to stay abreast of local news coverage and the embassy website for up-to-date information. Released April 14, 2011 (PDF 45kb) »
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