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.
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Displaying 21 - 25 of 57Gaborone City Council (Public Land Excavation)(Control) Bye-laws (Cap. 40:02).
These Bye-laws of the City Council of Gaborone place restrictions on excavation on public land. Excavation for the purpose of removing soil, sand, gravel or any vegetation or for the purpose of any private construction or drainage or for any other purpose requires written permission of the Council.
Implements: Townships Act (Chapter 40:02). (2008-12-31)
Sowa Township Regulations (Chapter 40:02).
These Regulations provide for the establishment of the Sowa Township Authority as a body corporate, defines its functions and powers and provides rules relative to the administration of the Sowa Township.The Township Authority shall conduct the affairs of the township in accordance with these Regulations and may perform such functions as are specified in the First Schedule. Functions include the protection and administration of township land and the development and maintenance of sewerage and sewage treatment works.
Town Council Regulations (Chapter 40:02).
These Regulations provide for the establishment of Town Councils and define their duties and powers and internal organization.Councils are established by the Minister as a body corporate. Every Town Council shall appoint valuation officers for the valuation of land. Such officers shall be approved by the Minister and they shall make valuations of land and valuation rolls in accordance with these Regulations. There shall also be established in each area of a Town Council a Valuation Court. Transfer of land in the area of jurisdiction of a Town Council shall be notified.
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)
Deeds Registry Act (Chapter 33:02).
This Act establishes a deeds registry and provides rules for the registration of deeds, land and the rights in immovable properties.The Act defines the functions and powers of the Registrar who shall be appointed by the President under this Act. The Act also prescribes how land, including State land, must be transferred or partitioned and defines requisites for such transfer or partition to be valid.Other provisions of this Act deal with, among other things, subdivision of land in townships, transfer of mortgaged property, execution of bonds, leases, rights to minerals and servitudes.