The objective of this report is to inform our clients of any new legislative developments during the reporting period of May 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, regulations prescribed pursuant to Acts …
Tobacco Control Bill No.9 of 2021
The object of the Tobacco Control Bill, (“the Bill”) published on 12 March 2021, is to repeal and re-enact the Control of Smoking Act (Cap. 65:04) (“the Act”) to align it with the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (“the FCTC”) to which Botswana is a party. The Act had been found to …
Legislative Updates March-April 2021
It is our goal to ensure that our clients are up to date in any new legislative developments that may impact their businesses. We have compiled a summary report outlining a record of new legislation published in the Government Gazette during March 2021 and April 2021. Acts of Parliament, regulations prescribed pursuant to Acts of …
Data Protection in Botswana
Personal privacy and data protection laws exist to prevent the unauthorised collection, processing, storage, use, or dissemination of personal data and to protect you (the data subject/owner) from any breaches to that protection. There is currently no legislation in Botswana that exclusively deals with protection of personal data. Personal data protection is found in a …
Rules of the High Court (Amendment) Rules, 2021 – Significant Amendments
The Rules of the High Court (Amendment) Rules, 2021 (“the Amendment Rules”) came into effect on 08 January 2021. The Amendment Rules bring about some interesting developments, which we highlight below for your perusal: 1. MONITORING TIMELINES FOR JUDGMENTS & WRITS 1.1 The Registrar is now mandated to monitor compliance with judicial standards for delivery …
BOOKBINDER BUSINESS LAW: Statement to clients
This statement serves to advise on our business operations in light of the easing of lockdown restrictions implemented by the Government of Botswana with effect from 8 March 2020.
BOOKBINDER BUSINESS LAW: Statement to clients
On 26 March 2020 we issued a statement on the interventions we have taken in light of the outbreak of Covid-19. Several developments have taken place since then.
The legal implications of Covid-19 on business operations in Botswana
The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in countries implementing measures to contain its spread.
Registration Of Business Names Re-Registration Act No.26 Of 2018
On the 12th April 2018, the National Assembly passed the Registration of Business Names Re-Registration Act No.26 of 2018 (“the Act”). The Act is meant to ensure an effective way of doing business by enabling already registered businesses and companies to re-register business names online.