Such honours are provided for in terms of the Botswana Honours Act of 1967 (Chap. 03:06).
The Act says the Presidential Order of Honour is defined as an honour awarded for efficient and devoted service to the Republic of Botswana.
It further defines the Presidential Order of Meritorious Service as an honour awarded to any persons for actions or services benefiting Botswana or any community organisation therein in any particular field or sphere and for any acts of courage or devotion to duty. The Presidential Certificate of Honour, on the other hand, is described as a certificate awarded for long and faithful service to Botswana.
The President awards the Honours acting with the advice of Cabinet.
2006 Botswana Presidential Order of Honour awardees:
1) Dr. Ian Kennedy;
2) Mr. Ontefetse Kenneth Matambo;
3) Mr. Kgeledi George Kgoroba; and
4) Mr. Ishmael Bhamjee.
2006 Presidential Order of Meritorious Service awardees:
1) Mr. Boometsswe Mokgothu;
2) Mr. Bogadi Judith Sefhako;
3) Mrs. Marianne Nganunu;
4) Mr. Ashford Mamelodi;
5) Mr. Manhar Mooney;
6) Mr. Modiri Mbaakanyi; and
7) Mr. Moreza Abkenari.
2006 Presidential Certificate of Honour is to be awarded to the following 15 individuals:
1) Mr. Orabile Aaron Dingalo
2) Mrs. Agnes Mmadiane Ncaagae
3) Mr. Seno Fane Mokhondo
4) Mr. Gilbert Ntuka Mpolokeng
5) Mr. Thekiso Magetse
6) Mr. Boitshoko Elish Gezana Sithole
7) Mr. Lentle Paledi
8) Mr. Mbuzini Parrett Churchill Dlodlo
9) Mr. Bangwe Mokgolodi Kebadireng
10) Mr. Otaata Habee Shashane
11) Ms. Ruth Ketlhapile Motsete
12) Mr. Lechedzani Master Luza
13) Mr. Victor M. Leshona
14) Mr. Mashiakgomo M. Gaborone
15) Ms. Tshotlego Morama
