This Act concerns “State land”, which means unalienated State land and reacquired State land. Those terms are defined in section 2. The President of Botswana may make and execute grants or other dispositions of any State land or any interest in them. The exercise of such powers may be delegated to a persons authorised by the President by Notice published in the Official Gazette. No contract of sale or other disposition of any State land or any interest in State land shall be valid unless it is done in writing and approved by the President or the person delegated to represent the President.
Implemented by: State Land (Procedure for Enforcement of Payment of Levies and Loans) Regulations (Chapter 32:01). (2013-12-31)
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Rudolph Hupperts (CONSLEGB)
Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name at independence in 1966. More than four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most stable economies in Africa. The ruling Botswana Democratic Party has won every election since independence; President Ian KHAMA was reelected for a second term in 2014.
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