Botswana

Currency: Pula (BWP)

Timezone: Central Africa Time (UTC+2)

Major Cities: Gaborone

Botswana is a landlocked sovereign state in Southern Africa, sharing its border with Zambia and Zimbabwe to the Northeast, South Africa to the south and southeast, and Namibia to the North and West. The climate is semi-arid, characterised by warm winters and hot summers. The terrain is dominated in the southwest by the Kalahari Desert and is home to different wildlife, including elephants, antelopes, and giraffes.

The population of the country is approximately 2.3 million, comprising a diverse ethnic group such as the Basarwa, the Tswana, and the Kalanga, and the country’s official languages are English and Tswana. The country is politically stable with a democratic parliamentary republican type of government which is administratively divided into 6 town councils and 10 districts, including Gaborone —the state capital. The mining sector is the most important sector of the economy, and the major source of foreign exchange comes from diamonds, copper, beef, and textiles. In 2017, the country was classified as an upper-middle-income country by the World Bank. The principal objective of the country’s National Development Plan is to become a high-income country by 2036. However, the country faces the problems of drought and the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS.

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Electronic Communications and Transactions (Amendment) Act, 2018

Botswana, Ministry of Transport and Communications

This is an Act by the Parliament of Botswana amending the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2014, specifically deleting section 19 (d)

Botswana • 2018 • Information, Communication, and Technology

Data Protection Act, 2018

Botswana, Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology

An Act by the Parliament of Botswana to regulate the protection of personal data and to ensure that the privacy of individuals in relation to their personal data is maintained; for the establish the Information...

Botswana • 2018 • Information, Communication, and Technology

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Roaming Regulations

Botswana, Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology

These regulations by the Southern Africa Development Community outline the general provision for roaming in electronic communication in Botswana such as costing for roaming services, service quality, and transparency for consumers.

Botswana • 2018 • Information, Communication, and Technology

Broadcasters’ Code of Practice

Botswana, Ministry of Transport and Communications

The Broadcasters Code of Practice is part of the current Radio and Television Broadcasters Licence Requirements. The code outlines the ethical and community standards for all licensed broadcasters. The purpose of the Code is for...

Botswana • 2018 • Information, Communication, and Technology

National Development Plan 11

Botswana, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

To tackle some of the development challenges, NDP focus on six broad-based national priorities of: developing diversified sources of economic growth, human capital development; social development; sustainable use of natural resources; consolidation of good governance...

Botswana • 2017 • National Development

Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority: Regulatory Directive 2017

Botswana, Ministry of Transport and Communications

This directive establishes the cost model and pricing framwork for ICTservices in Botswana including the cost of supplying service by service providers and the appropriate forward looking pricing framework for the market.

Botswana • 2017 • Information, Communication, and Technology

Environmental Assessment Subsidiary Legislation

Botswana, Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism

The Environmental Assessment Regulations. In this regulation, mass media include publicly exhibited posters, newspaper, radio, television, or other electronic media used for public communications. This regulations provide for the registration and certification of practitioners.

Botswana • 2016 • Environment and Climate Change

National Biodiversity Strategy and Acon Plan

Botswana, Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism

The strategy is been revised to bring it in line with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It also look into the institutional frame work supporting biodiversity conservation..

Botswana • 2016 • Environment and Climate Change

Kweneng District Council (Control of Livestock and other Animals) Bye-laws

Botswana, Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security

The Kweneng Council made these bye-laws by virtue of the power conferred by the Local Government Act. It provide rules for the keeping livestock, power to detain livestock, and cleaning of livestock in the district.

Botswana • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Fish Protection Regulation

Botswana, Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism

The Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Environment made this regulation. This regulation provide rules guiding fishing but it will not be applicable in a game reserve or national park.

Botswana • 2016 • Culture and Tourism

Vision 2036

Botswana, Vision 2036

The Vision 2036 defines the vision and the aspiratipn of the people of Botswana. It aims to transform Botswana into an high-income country by 2036.

Botswana • 2016 • National Development

Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority Act

Botswana, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security

This Act provide for the establishment of Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority, its mandate, and the framework regulation of the energy sector.

Botswana • 2016 • Energy

Botswana Power Corporation (Amendment) Act

Botswana, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security

This Act amended the Botswana Power Corporation Act. The sections amended are 2, 18 and 28 of the Act.

Botswana • 2016 • Energy

Plant Protection (Amendment) Regulations

Botswana, Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security

The plant protection regulation was amended in the first schedule by inserting new entries like Capsicum (Peppers), Capsicum annuum (Bell Pepper), and Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato).

Botswana • 2016 • Agriculture and Rural Development

Tribal Land (Amendment) Regulations

Botswana, Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services

This regulation amend regulation 2 of Cap. 32:02 (Sub. Leg.) by substituting 65 years for 70 years.

Botswana • 2016 • Land, Housing, and Natural Resources

Medicines And Related Substances Act

Botswana, Ministry of Health and Wellness

This Act established the Medicines Regulatory Authority and the Medicines Regulatory Board. The Board shall be responsible for the direction of the affairs and operations of the Authority. This Act regulates the production, importation, exportation,...

Botswana • 2016 • Health

HIV Clinic care guidelines

Botswana, Ministry of Health and Wellness

This policy outline the guidelines for the treatment of HIV/AIDS in Botswana. With the objective of keeping health worker safe while providing quality care to the public.

Botswana • 2016 • Health