Transacting on the internet presents inherent problems e.g. you may pay for goods and they will not be delivered; or if they are delivered, they are not of the quality you had either wanted or hoped for, not to speak of in-transit damage.
Electronic Contacts
If there is one thing that Covid-19 taught us, it is that we do not have to meet in person or to fly across borders to conclude a deal or to sign an agreement. Modern day businesses lean towards access, accessibility and flexibility, hence the use of electronic means of doing business.
Shareholder Rights: When touble comes knocking
What should you do when a fellow shareholder bypasses your right of first refusal and just sells their shares? Read more about it in this last episode of Shareholder Rights.
Share Transfer
Join us in our second instalment of this series, as we tell you what pre-emptive rights are and open your eyes to your right of first refusal when it comes to share sale transactions by fellow shareholders.
Shareholder Rights
Today, companies, shares and shareholding are a daily part of everyday life for all adults. Join us as we demystify the technical and make it an accessible tool for use in your personal affairs.
Real-Life Impact Series: Companies Are Now Required To Have A Constitution
Do you do business in Botswana? Do you have a company operating in Botswana? Then our real-life series of newsflashes is for you. In this episode of our real-life series, we deal with the latest amendments to the Companies Act [Cap 42:01]. Initially companies were not strictly required to have a constitution. The rule was …
Things To Consider When Buying And Selling A Business (Part 1)
There are many factors that may drive a business owner to either sell their business or scale down on their operations, for the most part, the decision is usually financially motivated. In this article, we seek to examine and discuss a few important tips that a business owner should consider when selling their business. Selling …
A Guide To Doing Business In Botswana – First Series
Are you an investor looking to establish a business in Botswana? In a series of newsflashes, we will cover pertinent points aimed at assisting investors when considering establishing a business in Botswana. In this first series we will deal with ways in which a foreign investor can establish a business in Botswana, the advantages and disadvantages …
Africa Guide – Local Ownership and Empowerment
Recent forecasts suggest that Africa will be one of the world’s fastest growing regions by 2030. Among the contributing factors is its youthful population which will result in one of the largest labour pools by 2050. This presents an opportunity for investors – foreign, intra-African and local – as does the continent’s significant infrastructure gap …
Electronic Signatures Under Botswana Law
In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to increased remote working, there has been an increased need for companies to adopt the use of electronic signatures to authorise agreements and instructions. What follows is a brief overview of the law and practice of electronic signatures under Botswana law. Are electronic signatures legally …