Membership Fees
BITS membership fees are structured to be accessible at every career stage. All fees are in Botswana Pula (BWP).
Individual Membership Fees
| Grade | Designation | Annual Subscription | Admin Fee (new applications) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Member | SM | BWP 50.00 | BWP 50.00 |
| Individual Affiliate | INA | BWP 100.00 | BWP 100.00 |
| Associate Member | ABITS | BWP 200.00 | BWP 100.00 |
| Graduate Member | GM | BWP 200.00 | BWP 100.00 |
| Member | MBITS | BWP 300.00 | BWP 100.00 |
| Fellow | FBITS | BWP 500.00 | BWP 100.00 |
* Administration fee applies to new applications only. Annual subscription is due each year.
Organisational Membership Fees
| Grade | Annual Subscription | Admin Fee (new applications) |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Member | BWP 1,000.00 | BWP 250.00 |
| Institutional Affiliate | By arrangement | — |
Subscription Rules
- Membership is conferred upon payment of both the registration (admin) fee and the annual subscription fee
- Members must renew their subscription annually within three months of receiving the renewal notice
- It is the member's duty (not the Council's) to ensure the renewal notice has been received and acted upon
- Members who renew within the prescribed period become paid-up members of the Society
- Members failing to renew within the three-month period may have their membership suspended for up to twelve months, after which continued membership is reviewed by the Executive Council
Payment Information
Payments can be made by cash, cheque, bank deposit or EFT into the BITS account:
Account Name:Botswana Information Technology Society
Bank:First National Bank (FNB)
Account Number:57360029014
Account Type:Current Account
Branch:Mall Branch, Gaborone
Use your full name and membership application reference as the payment reference. Submit proof of payment with your application.