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Competition and Consumer Authority Corona Virus Precaution Measures

In view of the current global pandemic caused by Covid-19, and the subsequent advice from the Government of the Republic of Botswana to exercise social distancing and decongestion of offices; the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) has adopted a preventative measure, to postpone conferences...

Competition and Consumer Authority Commemorates World Consumer Rights Day

The Competition and Consumer Authority will host the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) at Lentsweletau on Saturday 14th March. World Consumer Rights Day, which officially falls on Sunday 15th March 2020, is commemorated annually to raise awareness about consumer rights and unfair...

Mandatory Recall of 400G Canned Pilchards in Tomato Sauce and Chilli Sauce

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it is in receipt of a communication from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, South Africa, with regards to the recall of canned 400g Pilchards in Tomato Sauce and 400g Pilchards in Chilli Sauce with immediate effect. In a press release...

International Competition Network and World Bank Group Competition Advocacy Contest Deadline Extended

The deadline for application for the International Competition Network (ICN) and the World Bank Group (WBG) 2019/20 Competition Advocacy Contest has been extended to 20th January 2020. The general topic of the Contest is ‘Competition as a tool to reap the benefits and mitigate the costs of the new...

Competition and Consumer Authority Festive Season Closure 2019/20

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year Holidays from Monday 23rd December 2019. The Authority will reopen for normal business on Monday 6 th January 2020 at 8am . However, due to the nature of Consumer Protection operations that involve...

Botswana and South Africa Sign Mou to Enhance Competition Law Enforcement

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) and the Competition Commission of South Africa, (CompCom) have signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in the field of competition law enforcement and policy. The MoU was signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the CCA Ms. Tebelelo Pule, and CompCom...

A New Beginning: Commencement of the Competition and Consumer Authority

The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Hon. Peggy Serame, has through the Extraordinary Government Gazette of 2nd December 2019 published the Competition Act, and the Consumer Protection Act (Date of Commencement) Orders, thereby commencing the Competition and Consumer Authority, CCA. The...

Competition and Consumer Authority Commemorates 2019 World Competition Day

Competition agencies and consumer groups around the world today commemorate World Competition Day (WCD) 5th December. It was on this day in 1980 when the United Nations Conference approved the UN Set of Principles and Rules on Competition - Multilaterally Agreed Equitable Principles and Rules for...

International Competition Network and the World Bank Group Launch 2019/20 Competition Advocacy Contest

The International Competition Network (ICN) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have announced the launch of the 2019/20Competition Advocacy Contest. The general topic of the Contest is ‘Competition as a tool to reap the benefits and mitigate the costs of the new economy: jobs, industry and data.’ The...

Competition Authority and Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority Sign MOU to Enhance Competition Regulation in the Energy Sector

The Competition Authority (CA) and the Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to formalise and enhance their cooperation on regulatory matters within the energy sector. The CEO of BERA, Ms. Rose Seretse, and the CEO of the CA, Ms. Tebelelo Pule...

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