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. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.
Botswana is a parliamentary republic.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Displaying 36 - 40 of 57Customary Law Act (Chapter 16:01).
This Act concerns the ascertainment and application of customary law in Botswana."Customary law" means, in relation to any particular tribe or tribal community, the customary law of that tribe or community so far as it is not incompatible with the provisions of any written law or contrary to morality, humanity or natural justice.
Delegation of Functions (Directions to Land Boards) Order (Chapter 02:11).
This Order delegates the functions conferred on the President by section 11 (2) of the Tribal Land Act for the purpose of giving directions of a general or specific character to any land board in the formulation of policy relating to the exercise of its functions under the Act, to the Minister of Lands and Housing.
Implements: Public Authorities (Functions) Act (Chapter 02:11). (2008-12-31)
Implements: Tribal Land Act (Chapter 32:02). (2008-12-31)
Administration of Estates Act (Chapter 31:01).
This Act makes provision for the administration of estates of deceased persons, of persons that need or are granted protection by law and all property given in trust by deceased persons.
Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act (Chapter 67:01).
This Act makes provision for various matters relating to the activity of exploration and exploitation of petroleum resources in Botswana including licensing, control, surface rights, survey of wells, protection of the environment and compulsory acquisition of land.The Act sets out criteria and conditions for the granting of an exploration or a development licence. The Minister may enter into an agreement with a (potential) licence holder. A registered holder of an exploration licence shall notify the Minister on the discovery of petroleum in an exploration area.
Townships Act (Chapter 40:02).
This Act makes provision for local administration in Botswana by giving the power to the Minister to create townships and cities and to provide for administration of such areas and powers and duties of city and town councils and other public bodies. Townships are created wholly or partly within any Tribal Territory as defined in the Tribal Territories Act or within the limits of farms known as the Barolong Farms.