Botswana: Amended Societies Act Not in Use

Gaborone — The Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Mr Edwin Batshu, says it is yet to be decided when the recently amended Societies Act of 2015 will take effect.

Answering a question in Parliament, Mr Batshu noted that this was due to pending of completion of the establishment of the advisory and arbitration council, as well as the review of the society's regulations, which were critical to its commencement.

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