The objective of this report is to inform our valued clients of new legislative developments during the reporting period of March 2022.
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 …
REAL LIFE SERIES: A New Cost Of Leasing In Botswana
Do you live or do business in Botswana? Then our real-life impact series is for you. In this series, we cover developments in legislation and case law, which affect every day aspects of living and doing business in Botswana. In this episode, we deal with the impact of Puma Energy Botswana v. TZ Highway Investments …
The State Of The Nation Address – SUMMARY
On 08 November, the president of the Republic of Botswana Dr Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi delivered the state of national address (SONA). Bookbinder Business law hereby presents a summary of the key issues addressed by the president. The key themes in the 2021 State of the Nation Address are as follows: • Economy and Employment;• Social …
Legislative Update For The Month Of October 2021
The objective of this report is to inform our clients of any new legislative developments during the reporting period of June 2021. The report provides a record of new legislation published in the Government Gazette in a summary form. Legislation for purposes of this report refers to Acts of Parliament, regulatio…
Legislative Update For The Month Of September 2021
The objective of this report is to inform our clients of any new legislative developments during the reporting period of June 2021. The report provides a record of new legislation published in the Government Gazette in a summary form. Legislation for purposes of this report refers to Acts of Parliament, regulatio…
The Data Protection Act
The long-awaited Data Protection Act, Act No. 32 of 2018 (the Act) has finally come into effect. Previously, there was no legislation in Botswana that exclusively dealt with the protection of personal data. Through the Data Protection Act (Commencement Date) Order, 2021 [S.I. No. 86 of 2021] published in the Government Gazette of 15 October …
Amendments to the Public Health Act
On 28 September 2021, Parliament enacted certain amendments to the Public Health Act [CAP 63:01] (“the Act”) introducing precautionary measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. These amendments came into operation on 01 October 2021 after the lifting of the State of Public Emergency on 30 September 2021. 1. Public Health (Notification Of Disease) (Covid-19) …
Legislative Update For The Months of July and August 2021
The objective of this report is to inform our clients of any new legislative developments during the reporting period of June 2021. The report provides a record of new legislation published in the Government Gazette in a summary form. Legislation for purposes of this report refers to Acts of Parliament, regulatio…
Legislative Update For The Month of June 2021
The objective of this report is to inform our clients of any new legislative developments during the reporting period of June 2021. The report provides a record of new legislation published in the Government Gazette in a summary form. Legislation for purposes of this report refers to Acts of Parliament, regulatio…