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 26 - 30 of 57Deeds Registry Regulations (Chapter 33:02).
These Regulations implement provisions of the Deeds Registry Act in relation with, among other things, preparation of deeds and documents, certification of rights including a right to minerals, land transfer based on will and matters of form.
Implements: Deeds Registry Act (Chapter 33:02). (2008-12-31)
Removal of Reservations of Trading Rights (Tati Company Limited) Act (Chapter 32:12).
This Act removes, by mutual consent of the Government and the Tati Company Limited, the reservations of trading rights by the Company registered against the title deeds or however effected on any land which has been transferred by the Company.
Sectional Titles (Conduct) Rules (Chapter 33:04).
These Rules concern the conduct of owners or occupiers of a section of a property subject to sectional titles. They concern the keeping of animals, disposal of refuse, the keeping the property from pests, littering, use of vehicles, storage of inflammable materials, etc. Who breaches these rules shall pay a fine to be determined by the association who manages the common property.
Implements: Sectional Titles Act (Chapter 33:04). (2008-12-31)
Sectional Titles (Management) Rules (Chapter 33:04).
These rules concern the management of common property by trustees of an association created under the Sectional Titles Act. They define functions and powers of trustees, prescribe procedures for meetings and decision making, define duties of an owner of a sectional title and require disputes to be resolved by arbitration.
Implements: Sectional Titles Act (Chapter 33:04). (2008-12-31)
Acquisition of Property Act (Chapter 32:10).
This Act sets out rules for the acquisition, by agreement or compulsory, of immovable property or leasehold on immovable property by the President of Botswana on behalf of the State and for compensation for loss of property.The Act sets out the procedures for acquisition and provides for the resolution of disputes concerning acquisition by the High Court or compensation by the Board of Assessment.
Implemented by: Acquisition of Property (Board of Assessment) Rules (Chapter 32:10). (2008-12-31)