governing the ICT sector in Botswana. It also coordinates their implementation through National, regional and global collaborative efforts that harness local resources, talent and innovation. Equally, MTC is responsible for the general oversight of the ICT sector including cybersecurity. This role was further pronounced through a recent Presidential directive, giving MTC the mandate for the overall coordination and oversight of ICT, through its ICT roadmap. This was a direct result of consultation and participation of the different Ministries, which supported this clarification of roles for the ICT sector. 4.3.2 Ministry of Defence Justice and Security The Ministry of Defence Justice and Security (MDJS) is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the country, both in the physical space and in the cyberspace. The Ministry and its various agencies continually assess the cyberspace landscape to identify threats and risks to Botswana’s National Security and work together with Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) and other security services to combat cyber terrorism and maintain law and order during nationwide cyber-attacks or emergencies. The Ministry is responsible for overseeing the justice system and law enforcement of Cybersecurity related laws, and would play a key role in the fight against cybercrime, especially investigation detection, and prosecution. In addition the judiciary also has to be kept abreast about the latest challenges and development on Cybersecurity for appropriate justice to be dispatched. Criminal laws, procedures and policies needs to be constantly updated to address Cybersecurity incidents and respond to cybercrime. 4.3.3 National Cybersecurity Advisory Council The coordination and implementation of Botswana’s National Cybersecurity Strategy (NCS) would be led by the proposed National Cybersecurity Advisory Council (NCAC) in collaboration with the relevant Ministries, Agencies or Departments. The central coordination is cognisant of public private partnerships towards ensuring a robust national Cybersecurity approach. NCAC will provide strategic leadership for the BWCIRT. The key stakeholders that will be represented in the National Cybersecurity Advisory Council are: a) Ministry of Transport and Communications b) Ministry of Justice Defence and Security c) Law Enforcement Agencies d) BOCRA e) Non-banking financial institutions f) Banking institutions g) Public Telecommunications Operators h) Internet Service Providers i) National Critical Infrastructure Providers j) Academia k) Consumers 31 | P a g e National Cybersecurity Strategy