Botswana MVA Fund & Compensation Calculator
Statutory benefit caps for loss of support (P 1M), medical care (P 1.5M), loss of earnings, funeral grant (P 15k), and national fuel levy (9.5 thebe/L).
Select benefit category under Section 20 of the MVA Fund Act.
Net verified monthly wages supported by pay slips or tax returns.
Children under 21 years or enrolled in tertiary education.
Litres of petrol/diesel purchased at filling stations across Botswana.
Statutory MVA Benefit & Claim Entitlement
Act Cap. 69:02 ScheduleBotswana Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund Statutory Entitlement Schedule
Regulated under the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Act (Cap. 69:02) and administered by the MVA Fund Board.
| Benefit Category | Statutory Ceiling | Eligibility Basis | Prescription Window | Covered Expenses / Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Medical Treatment & Rehab | P 1,500,000 | All injured road crash victims | 3 Years (2 Yrs Hit-and-Run) | Surgeries, ICU, prosthetics, wheelchair ramps, lifelong nursing |
| 👨👩👧👦 Loss of Support | P 1,000,000 | Surviving spouse, minor/student children | 3 Years (2 Yrs Hit-and-Run) | Periodic living stipends or trust fund for minors until age 21 |
| 💼 Loss of Earnings | P 1,000,000 | Injured breadwinners with wage loss | 3 Years (2 Yrs Hit-and-Run) | Verified past loss of salary & projected future loss of earnings |
| ⚰️ Incidental Funeral Grant | P 15,000 | Next of kin of deceased road victim | 1 Year statutory window | Flat grant for coffin, mortuary, and immediate burial costs |
| 🚗 Vehicle & Property Damage | P 0 (Excluded) | Not covered by MVA Fund | N/A | Must be claimed through private comprehensive motor insurance |
🛡️ Hybrid No-Fault Scheme
Innocent third parties (pedestrians, passengers, cyclists, and minors) receive full statutory benefits without needing to prove driver negligence. Drivers who caused the crash receive medical treatment but are excluded from loss of earnings benefits.
⛽ Fuel Levy Funding
The MVA Fund is funded through a dedicated fuel levy of 9.5 thebe per litre collected directly from wholesale fuel distributors. No separate annual third-party insurance certificate is required from motorists in Botswana.
🏢 Claim Lodging Offices
Claims can be submitted directly at MVA Fund branches located in Gaborone (Fairgrounds), Francistown, Maun, Kang, and Palapye without requiring commercial legal representation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) — Botswana MVA Fund
Q. What is the statutory role of the Botswana Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund?
The Botswana MVA Fund (known locally), established under the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Act (Cap. 69:02), provides social security and compensation for road crash victims and their surviving dependents. Unlike traditional common-law negligence frameworks requiring expensive private third-party liability insurance, Botswana operates a hybrid no-fault statutory fund providing defined benefits for medical care, loss of income, loss of support, and rehabilitation.
Q. What are the maximum statutory benefit limits under the MVA Fund Act?
The statutory ceilings under the Act are: (1) Medical Treatment & Long-Term Rehabilitation: up to P 1,500,000; (2) Loss of Support for surviving dependents of a deceased victim: up to P 1,000,000; (3) Loss of Past and Future Earnings/Income for an injured victim: up to P 1,000,000; (4) Incidental Funeral Expenses: a flat grant of up to P 15,000. Property or vehicle vehicular damage is NOT covered by the MVA Fund.
Q. How is the Botswana MVA Fund financed, and what is the fuel levy rate?
The MVA Fund is funded through an automatic statutory fuel levy of 9.5 thebe (P 0.095) per litre levied on all petrol and diesel sales across Botswana. Motorists do not pay annual vehicle insurance disc fees to the MVA Fund; their contributions are collected at the pump and remitted to the Fund to maintain solvency.
Q. What is the deadline for filing an MVA claim in Botswana?
Under Section 22 of the MVA Fund Act, claims involving an identified vehicle must be formally lodged with the Fund within 3 years from the date of the road traffic accident. In hit-and-run cases where the offending motor vehicle remains unidentified, the statutory prescription window is strictly limited to 2 years from the date of the crash.
Q. Can foreign tourists or expatriates claim from the Botswana MVA Fund?
Yes. Any person involved in a road traffic crash on a public road in Botswana—regardless of nationality or residency status—is eligible for emergency medical assistance and statutory medical rehabilitation coverage up to P 1,500,000, since fuel consumed within Botswana borders contributes to the Fund.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Author & Systems AuditorPrincipal Hardware & Web Systems Engineer with deep expertise in statutory social insurance modeling and Southern African legal-fiscal frameworks. Verified against the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund Act (Cap. 69:02) and official BERA energy pricing schedules.
📊 Botswana Unified Statutory Matrix & BURS Schedule
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (BWP) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | P 0.00 |