What role does the Ntlo ya Dikgosi play in Botswana’s government?

In the government of Botswana, the Ntlo ya Dikgosi (House of Chiefs) functions as an advisory body. Its primary role is to provide guidance and counsel to the government on legislative matters specifically pertaining to tribal law and custom.1

The composition of the house includes:
* Permanent members who represent each of the eight Tswana tribes.1
* Members who are selected to serve five-year terms.1

This body operates alongside the National Assembly, which holds the primary legislative power within the country's multiparty republic framework.1