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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 - Economic and social policy - 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 - Economic and social policy - 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 - Economic and social policy - 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 - Economic and social policy - 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 - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

Industrial Development Act (Chapter 43:01). -

Adoption: 1988-11-15 | Date of entry into force: 1988-11-25 | BWA-1988-L-7244

The Act provides for the establishment of the Industrial Development Authority, which is responsible for issuing manufacturing licences, reviewing policy on industrial development, inspecting industrial enterprises to ensure compliance with labour laws, and collecting information and data required to monitor industrial development. Under this Act, regulations may be made to limit licensing to carry on certain enterprises to citizens of Botswana or companies wholly owned by them. Repeals the Industrial Development Act (Cap. 43:01).

Botswana - Economic and social policy - Law, Act

National Development Bank Act (Chapter 74:05). -

Adoption: 1963 | Date of entry into force: 1964-05-01 | BWA-1963-L-91546

An Act to provide for the establishment and administration of a National Development Bank, the powers, duties and functions of the bank, and for matters incidental thereto.