0 162021Feb Technology Media And Telecommunications Africa Quarterly E Bulletin In Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe This e-bulletin highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors in sub-Saharan Africa. This issue covers the period 16 October 2020 to 15 January 2021 includes developments from Botswana, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Botswana Type Approval Verification… Read More
0 272020Oct Technology, Media and Telecommunications Africa Quarterly E Bulletin – October 2020 In Africa, Botswana, Cyber Law, Block Chain, Technology, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Media, Broadcasting & Communications, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe This e-bulletin highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors in sub-Saharan Africa. This issue covers the period 16 July to 15 October 2020 includes developments in Botswana, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar and Zimbabwe. Botswana Expression of Interest… Read More
0 282020Jul Technology, Media and Telecommunications Update in Africa – July 2020 In Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Media, Broadcasting & Communications, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe This e-bulletin highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors in sub-Saharan Africa. This issue covers the period 16 April 2020 to 15 July 2020 includes developments Botswana, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Botswana Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority intervention towards COVID‑19… Read More
0 142018Aug Trade in Africa: Recent developments, opportunities, incentives and challenges In Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Local Investment Laws and Indigenisation, Mauritius, Mozambique, Tanzania Recession, lack policy reform and administrative hurdles often affect the climate of trade, investment and business in Africa. At LEX Africa’s most recent seminar, members discussed the challenges and changes seen in 2018. Osayaba Giwa-Osagie, senior partner at Giwa-Osagie & Co — a LEX Africa member in Nigeria — chaired an in-depth panel discussion on… Read More
0 72018Jun Botswana pledges mining support to Malawi In Africa, Botswana, Malawi, Mining, Environmental & Resources President Mokgweetsi Masisi says his government is willing to share expertise on legislation and governance with Malawi so that the country can benefit from its mining sector. Botswana’s President has offered the support of his government in helping Malawi derive as much benefit as it can from its local mining sector. Speaking at a joint… Read More
0 232018Feb Global economic recovery boosts Botswana’s economy In Botswana, Mining, Environmental & Resources Botswana’s Minister of Finance and Economic Development Kenneth Matambo says the country’s economy is expected to expand at a faster pace this year compared to last year. This, as a recovery in the global economy positively affects its mining sector. Mr. Matambo, in addressing parliament during his presentation of the 2018 budget, said GDP growth… Read More
0 162016May Interim Interdicts – A growing trend in Botswana In Africa, Botswana There is a growing trend on the part of lawyers and members of the public alike to seek an interdict when the rights of party have been, or are thought to have been, infringed. Whilst there is no doubt that in the correct circumstances an interdict is a very powerful remedy, it is useful to… Read More
1 62016Apr Botswana: How to be a prudent creditor In Africa, Botswana, Insolvency & Business Restructuring Has someone owed you money for some time, offering unfathomable excuses? Fear not, this article aims to help. Rule number one is whenever you loan anyone any amount of money, reduce the agreement to writing. By putting an agreement in writing you eliminate the risk of potential disputes. In your agreement, always ensure that there… Read More
0 62016Apr Botswana: Insolvent Debtor? Consider your options In Africa, Botswana, Insolvency & Business Restructuring Often, when creditors are faced with an insolvent debtor which is a company, there is a misconception that the only option is to place the company under liquidation. There are alternatives which could avert the need for liquidation which, as we know, has disastrous consequences such as retrenchments and very little prospects of recovery, in… Read More
1 62016Apr Botswana: Understanding The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act In Botswana The place where a contract is formed is very important where contracting parties are in different jurisdictions or international contracts in which one party may suffer prejudice owing to conflicting legal rules. Section 16 (3) of the ECTA states the following: ‘The acceptance of an offer by means of an electronic communication becomes effective at the… Read More