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Botswana - - Law, Act

Societies Act (Act 6, 2022) (CHAPTER 18:01). -

Adoption: 2022-02-25 | BWA-2022-L-113960

An Act to regulate the registration, monitoring and supervision of societies and matters incidental thereto and connected with.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act, 2022 (Act 7, 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-02-25 | BWA-2022-L-113961

Botswana - - Law, Act

Criminal Procedure and Evidence (Controlled Investigations) Act, 2022 (Act 14, 2022). -

Adoption: 2022-02-25 | BWA-2022-L-113962

An Act to provide for the authorisation of investigations for purposes of controlled investigations and the gathering of criminal evidence within and outside Botswana and to provide for any other related matters.

PART I — Preliminary
PART II — Undercover Operations
PART III — Interception of Communications
PART IV — Handling of Information from Controlled Investigations
PART V — Admissibility of Evidence
PART VI — Miscellaneous Provisions

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Declaration of State of Public Emergency (S.I. 59 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-31 | BWA-2020-R-110016

WHEREAS it is provided by section 17 (1) of the Constitution that the President may at any time declare that a state of public emergency exists;

AND WHEREAS on 11th March, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak as a “global pandemic”;

AND WHEREAS it is necessary to declare a state of public emergency for the purpose of taking the necessary measures to address the risks posed by COVID-19;

NOW THEREFORE in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 17 (1) of the Constitution, I, DR. MOKGWEETSI ERIC KEABETSWE MASISI, President of the Republic of Botswana, hereby proclaim and declare a state of public emergency with effect from midnight of 2nd April, 2020.

Given under my hand and the Public Seal at Gaborone this 31st day of March, 2020.

PULA!

Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi,
President.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Trade (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (SI 40 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-28 | BWA-2020-R-110018

IN RECOGNITION of the risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and in exercise of the powers conferred on the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry by section 31 of the Trade Act, the following Regulations are hereby made —

1. Citation and commencement
These Regulations may be cited as the Trade (Amendment) Regulations 2020 and shall come into operation on 28th March, 2020.


2. Amendment of regulation 3 of Cap. 43:02 (Sub. Leg.)
The Trade Regulations are amended in regulation 3 by suspending operation of the licences for the following trades or businesses, until further notice —
(a) amusement arcade;
(b) hair or beauty parlour; and
(c) gymnasium.

Peggy O. Serame,
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Essential Supplies and Services (Availability of Supplies at Fair Price) Regulations, 2020 (SI 57 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-27 | BWA-2020-R-110017

IN RECOGNITION of the risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and in exercise of the powers conferred on the President by section 3 (1) (a) of the Essential Supplies and Services Act, the following Regulations are hereby made —

1. Citation
These Regulations may be cited as the Essential Supplies (Availability of Supplies at Fair Price) Regulations, 2020.

2. Availability of supplies at fair price
A trader shall not increase the prices of the following supplies by more than the cost incurred to procure or produce the supplies —
(a) medical supplies and equipment including sanitisers, gloves, masks and hygiene supplies;
(b) pharmaceutical supplies;
(c) food supplies; and
(d) commercial goods.

Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi
President.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Finance Management (Covid-19 Pandemic (Corona Virus) Relief Fund) Order, 2020 (S.I. 38 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-03-25 | BWA-2020-R-110019

Establishes the COVID-19 Pandemic (Corona Virus) Relief Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to respond to the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through provision of relief funding for the control, prevention and treatment of the disease and the after effect.

Botswana - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

RIATT-ESA Strategic Plan and Costed Implementation Plan (2019-2022).

Adoption: 2019 | INT-2019-M-111800

Botswana - - Law, Act

Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act (Act 25, 2014). -

Adoption: 2018-06-29 | BWA-2018-L-108625

An Act to re-enact with amendments, the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act and to provide for the prohibition of the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling, retention, transfer and use of chemical weapons, the co-ordination of the management of chemical weapons, nuclear weapons and the management of biological and toxin weapons, and other matters incidental thereto.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Whistleblowing Act (Act 9, 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-12-01 | BWA-2016-L-108628

An Act to provide for the manner in which a person may disclose conduct adverse to the public interest; to provide for the manner of reporting and investigations of disclosures of impropriety; and the protection against victimisation of persons who make the disclosures; and to provide for related matters.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Special Economic Zones Act (Act 13, 2015). -

Adoption: 2016-05-02 | BWA-2016-L-108627

An Act to make provision for the establishment, development and management of special economic zones; for creating a conducive environment for local and foreign investment; to facilitate expansion of employment opportunities, attainment of economic growth targets and to provide for matters related therewith and incidental thereto.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Counter-Terrorism Act (Act 24, 2014). -

Adoption: 2015-05-01 | BWA-2015-L-108626

An Act to provide for measures to prevent and combat acts of terrorism including financing of terrorism; to establish the Counter-Terrorism Analysis and Fusion Agency and to provide for matters related thereto.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Proceeds and Instruments of Crimes Act, 2014 (Act No. 28 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-08-28 | BWA-2014-L-103958

Botswana - - Law, Act

Retirement Funds Act, 2014 (Act No. 27 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014-08-27 | Date of entry into force: 2017-04-01 | BWA-2014-L-98258

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Licensing of Funds
Part III - Governance of Funds
Part IV - Financial Requirements
Part V - Termination and Winding Up
Part VI - Amalgamations and Transfers
Part VII - Provisions Relating to Pension Benefits
Part VIII - Miscellaneous Provisions

Botswana - - Law, Act

Anti Human Trafficking Act, 2014 (Act No. 32 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014 | BWA-2014-L-98257

The Act establishes an Human Trafficking (Prohibition) Committee which is to oversee the implementation of the Act. Prohibits human trafficking, puts in place protective measures for the victims of human trafficking including the setting up of specific centres and the creation of a human trafficking victim fund.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Human Resource Development Council Act (Cap. 57:04). -

Adoption: 2013-11-08 | BWA-2013-L-108629

An Act to establish the Human Resource Development Council and to provide for its powers and functions; and to provide for the promotion and funding of work-place training, human resource development planning and funding of tertiary education institutions and for matters connected or incidental thereto.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 50 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-06-24 | BWA-2011-R-91515

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Constitution and Abolition of Public Service Post
Part III - Appointments
Part IV - General Conditions of Service
Part V - Performance Management
Part VI - General

Repeals S.I. No. 39 of 2010.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Companies (Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act No. 6 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011-05-03 | BWA-2011-L-91553

Amends section 21 concerning competent persons to make a declaration of compliance. Also makes minor amendments to sections 106 and 297.

Botswana - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Decent Work Country Program 2011-2015. -

Adoption: 2011-02 | BWA-2011-M-93022

Botswana - - Law, Act

Immigration Act (Act No. 3 of 2011). -

Adoption: 2011 | BWA-2011-L-91527

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Immigration Procedures
Part III - Establishment of Immigrants Selection Boards
Part IV - Permits
Part V - Prohibited Immigrants
Part VI - Undesirable Immigrants
Part VII - Miscellaneous Provisions

Botswana - - Law, Act

Employment (Amendment) Act 2010 (Act No. 10 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010 | BWA-2010-L-91528

This Act amends section 23 of the Employment Act concerning restrictions of the grounds upon which an employer may terminate the employment contract by adding sexual orientation and health status (including HIV/AIDS status) as prohibited grounds of discrimination. It also introduces a new section 23(e), which provides more general protection against discrimination.
23(d) the employee's race, tribe, place of origin, social origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, colour, creed, health status or disability; or
23(e) any other reason which does not affect the employee's ability to perform that employee's duties under the contract of employment.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Competition Act (Act No. 17 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-12-24 | BWA-2009-L-91552

An Act to provide for the establishment of the Competition Authority, its mandate, the regulation of competition in the economy, and matters incidental thereto.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Children's Act, 2009 (No. 8 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009-06-16 | BWA-2009-L-97343

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Application, Objects and Guiding Principles of the Act
Part III - Bill of Child Rights
Part IV - Parental Duties and Rights
Part V - Community and Government Support to Parents
Part VI - Childrens Consultative Forum
Part VII - National Children's Council
Part VIII - Children's Courts
Part IX - Commissioners of Child Welfare
Part X - Children in Need of Protection
Part XI - Offences
Part XII - Alternative Care of Children in Need of Protection
Part XIII - Foster Care
Part XIV - Children in Conflict with the Law
Part XV - Homes, Schools and Institutions for the Reception of Children
Part XVI - Child Abduction and Trafficking in Children
Part XVII - Miscellaneous

Botswana - - Law, Act

Public Service Act (Act No. 30 of 2008) (Cap. 26:01). -

Adoption: 2008-12-26 | Date of entry into force: 2010-05-01 | BWA-2008-L-80401

Public Service Act No 30 of 2008 is a direct result of the ratification of three International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions by the Botswana Government in 1997. Subsequently, national labour laws were amended in 2004 to align them with the ILO Conventions following which Government appointed a Reference Committee comprising some public service unions, representatives from Government appointing authorities, Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs and Attorney Generals' Chambers to merge all employment laws governing public employees.

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Public Service Structure
Part III - Composition of the Public Service
Part IV - General Public Service Principles and Standards
Part V - Administration of the Public Service
Part VI - Appointments to the Public Service
Part VII - Termination of Appointments and Retirement
Part VIII - Public Officers - General Provisions
Part IX - Misconduct and Unsatisfactory Service
Part X - Settlement of Disputes
Part XI - Freedom of Association for Public Officers
Part XII - Industrial Action
Part XIII - Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
Part XIV - Offences and Penalties
Part XV - Miscellaneous

Botswana - - Law, Act

Media Practitioners Act, 2008 (Act No. 29 of 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2008-12-31 | BWA-2008-L-81615

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Establishment and Membership of the Council
Part III - Conduct of Media Practitioners
Part IV - Committees
Part V - Management and Staff of the Council
Part VI - Meetings of the Council
Part VII - Miscellaneous Provisions

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Vocational Training (Levy) Order (S.I. 9, 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-12-05 | BWA-2008-R-98273

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Radiation Protection Regulations (Chapter 24:03). -

Adoption: 2008-06-13 | BWA-2008-R-91532

These Regulations implement and carry into effect provisions of the Radiation Protection Act in relation with, among other things, safety precautions and requirements, inspection, protection from public exposure, management of radioactive waste, classification of radioactive waste, transport of radioactive materials and emergency interventions.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Fish Protection Regulations (Chapter 36:02). -

Adoption: 2008-05-23 | BWA-2008-R-91540

1. Citation
2. Interpretation
3. Application
4. Prohibition of catching fish without licence
5. Application for commercial fishing licence
6. Commercial fishing licence
7. Duplicate fishing licence
8. Restriction on size of gill nets
9. Prohibition of importation of gill nets
10. Prohibition of sale of gill nets
11. Open season
12. Permits that may be granted by the Director
13. Conditions applicable to permits
14. Appeals
15. Prohibition of fishing without recreational licence
16. Recreational fishing competitions
17. Catching fish without permission of landowner or occupier
18. Power to search
19. Fishing at night
20. Prohibited fishing practices
21. Prohibition of moving fish from one water body to another
22. General penalty

Botswana - - Law, Act

Domestic Violence Act (Cap. 28:05). -

Adoption: 2008-04-30 | BWA-2008-L-84993

An Act to provide for the protection of survivors of domestic violence and for matters connected therewith.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Bogosi Act (Chapter 41:01). -

Adoption: 2008-04-30 | BWA-2008-L-91536

This Act makes provision with respect to the recognition of tribes and certain matters regarding the administration of tribes, i.e. the institution of traditional leadership by a person designated by the tribe and recognized by the Minister.
The Act, among other things, sets out the procedures for the designation and recognition of traditional leaders, provides for appeal against decisions of the Minister, defines the functions of traditional leaders, defines the jurisdiction of courts in matters of administration of tribes and defines regulation-making powers of the Minister.

Repeals Chieftainship Act (Cap. 41:01).

Botswana - - Law, Act

Industrial Development Regulations (Chapter 43:01). -

Adoption: 2008-03-31 | BWA-2008-L-91545

First adopted in 1989 (S.I. 4, 1989), these Regulations implement the Industrial Development Act in relation with the application for an industrial licence, a licence to a new product, and a licence to manufacture on a new or additional location. They also concern the registration of micro or small enterprises, prescribe the form a licence, prescribe fees and provide for cancellation of a licence if licensed operations are not commenced with a prescribed period of time.

1. Citation
2. Interpretation
3. Application for industrial licence
4. Application to produce new products
5. Application to manufacture on additional premises
6. Application to manufacture on new location
7. Application to transfer a licence
8. Form of licence
9. Registration of micro and small enterprises
10. Failure to commence or recommence operation
11. Failure to pay annual licence fee
12. Fees
13. Reservation of enterprises for Botswana citizens

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Vocational Training (Reimbursement) Regulations (S.I. 8, 2008). -

Adoption: 2008-02-15 | BWA-2008-R-98275

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Vocational Training (Structured Training) Regulations (S.I. 74, 2006). -

Adoption: 2008-01-11 | BWA-2008-R-98274

Botswana - - Law, Act

Public Holidays Act, 2006 (Cap. 03:07) (Act 17, 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-09-17 | BWA-2006-L-76156

An Act to re-enact, with amendments the Public Holidays Act. Consolidates the Public Holidays Act of 1959 along with its amendments.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Act, 2005 - Act No. 1 of 2006.

Adoption: 2006 | BWA-2006-L-76155

Botswana - - Law, Act

Radiation Protection Act, 2006 - Act No. 22 of 2006. -

Adoption: 2006 | BWA-2006-L-76157

An Act to provide for the safe use of atomic energy and nuclear technology and for matters incidental thereto.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation of Minimum Wages Order 2003 (S.I. 72, 2005).

Adoption: 2005-12-02 | Date of entry into force: 2005-06-01 | BWA-2005-R-81617

Provides for the minimum wage to be paid to employees in the trades or industries listed under paragraph 3 of the Order. Amends the minimum wage in various orders listed below.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Act No. 6 of 2005) (Cap. 65:07). -

Adoption: 2005-05-27 | BWA-2005-L-91538

An Act to provide for environmental impact assessment to be used to assess the potential effects of planned developmental activities; to determine and to provide mitigation measures for effects of such activities as may have a significant adverse impact on the environment; to put in place a monitoring process and evaluation of the environmental impacts of implemented activities; and to provide for matters incidental to the foregoing.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2005 - Act No. 9 of 2005.

Adoption: 2005 | BWA-2005-L-76152

Botswana - - Law, Act

Constitution (Amendment) (Consequential Provisions) Act, 2005 - Act No. 14 of 2005.

Adoption: 2005 | BWA-2005-L-76153

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Vocational Training (Registration and Accreditation of Trainers and Assessors) Regulations (S.I. 32, 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-04-02 | BWA-2004-R-98272

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Accreditation of Vocational Training Institutions and Assessment Centres Regulations (S.I. 17, 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-02-17 | BWA-2004-R-98271

Botswana - - Law, Act

Small Business Act (Cap. 43:10) (Act 7, 2004). -

Adoption: 2004-02-13 | BWA-2004-L-84997

An Act to establish the Local Enterprise Authority and to provide for functions and matters incidental thereto.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Control of Smoking (Amendment) Act, 2004 - Act No. 28 of 2004.

Adoption: 2004 | BWA-2004-L-76150

Botswana - - Law, Act

Companies Act, 2003 (Act No. 32 of 2004). -

Adoption: 2004 | Date of entry into force: 2007-03 | BWA-2004-L-76151

Updates and consolidates the laws relating to companies. Repeals the old Companies Act (Cap. 42:01) of 10 November 1959.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Registration of Vocational Training Institutions and Assessment Centres Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 56, 2003). -

Adoption: 2003-10-30 | BWA-2003-R-98276

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Agrochemicals Regulations (Chapter 35:09). -

Adoption: 2003-08-08 | BWA-2003-R-91534

These Regulations implement provisions of the Agrochemicals Act with respect to registration, labelling, storage and other handling of agrochemicals as defined by the Act and record keeping by a licensee. An application to register an agrochemical shall be made to the Registrar in Form 1 set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations and shall further be accompanied by data and samples as specified by these Regulations. The Registrar shall, where he or she is satisfied that an application meets the requirements of registration, register the agrochemical and issue a registration certificate, as set out in the Second Schedule. The classification of an agrochemical on a label regarding toxicity shall be in accordance with the Fourth Schedule and the codes to be used for an agrochemical formulation on a label shall be as set out in the Fifth Schedule. A licensee shall ensure that an agrochemical distributed by him or her is approved, marked, packed and labelled in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. The Regulations contain a provision relative to the disposal of agrochemicals.

Botswana - - Law, Act

Trade Disputes Act, 2003 (Act No. 15 of 2004) (Cap. 48:02). -

Adoption: 2003-07-09 | Date of entry into force: 2004-04-23 | BWA-2003-L-67388

Part I: Preliminary
Part II: Establishment of panel and procedure for settlement of trade disputes generally
Part III: Industrial Court
Part IV: Settlement of claims that recognised terms and conditions of employment are not being observed
Part V: Collective Labour Agreements
Part VI: Unlawful industrial action and enforcement of collective labour agreements
Part VII: Protection of essential services, life and property

Botswana - - Law, Act

Trade Unions and Employers' Organisations (Amendment) Act, 2003 - Act No. 16 of 2004.

Adoption: 2003-07-09 | BWA-2003-L-68367

Amends Trade Unions and Employers' Organisations Act. Amendments concern sections 2, 3, 10, 12, 14, 21, 27, 28, 32, 39, 45, 48, 49, 50, 52, 53, 54, 63 and 68. Also repeals sections 22, 51, 60 and 62. Section 2 is amended to the effect that term "employee" does not include members of Botswana Defence Force, Botswana Police Service, Local Police, and Prison Service. Also provides for recognition of trade union at workplace, recognition at level of industry, organisational rights of recognised trade union, disclosure of information to recognised trade union and some related matters.

Botswana - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Non-Citizens (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2003 (S.I. No. 5 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-01-30 | BWA-2003-R-65103

Amends Schedule to Non-Citizens (Exemption) Order by inserting the following new entry: "Expatriate Employees of the Public Enterprise Evaluation and Privatisation Agency".