Managed by BOCRA under Section 38(1), CRA Act 2012
.bw Domain Registry
Botswana's country code top-level domain - administered by BOCRA on behalf of the nation. Over 8,800 domains registered.
Registration is handled by BOCRA-accredited registrars. nic.net.bw
8,800+
Registered domains
8
Available zones
47+
Accredited registrars
Available Zones
Eight .bw domain zones, each serving a different sector.
.co.bw
Commercial entities
.org.bw
Non-profit organisations
.net.bw
Network infrastructure providers
.me.bw
Individuals / personal sites
.shop.bw
E-commerce & retail
.agric.bw
Agricultural sector
.ac.bw
Academic institutions
.gov.bw
Government bodies only
How to Register
.bw domains are registered through BOCRA-accredited registrars - not directly through this portal.
1
Check availability
Use the search above to confirm your chosen domain is available.
2
Choose a registrar
Contact any BOCRA-accredited registrar. Full list at nic.net.bw.
3
Submit documents
Provide proof of identity and any sector-specific eligibility documents.
4
Domain activated
Your registrar submits to the registry. Domain active within 24–48 hours.
WHOIS Lookup
Look up the registered owner of any .bw domain. Try btc.co.bw or bocra.org.bw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Governance & Policy
BOCRA administers the .bw ccTLD under Section 38(1) of the Communications Regulatory Authority Act, 2012, as mandated by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Policy is guided by the .bw Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).