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Botswana Celebrates World Consumer Rights Day

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) today, March 15 th 2023, joins the global consumer rights movement and rest of the world in commemorating World Consumer Rights Day on. The day is commemorated annually to raise awareness about the rights of consumers and the need to protect them against...

Mergers Week Day 5: Merger Determination After Assessment

According to section 49(4), subject to subsection (5), the Authority shall consider and make a determination in relation to a notified merger- a) Within 30 days after the date on which the Authority receives that notification; or b) Where the Authority is of the opinion that the 30 days should be...

Mergers Week Day 4: What Does the Authority Consider in Analysing a Proposed Merger?

In terms of section 52(1) of the Competition Act in assessing a proposed merger, the Authority shall first determine whether the merger – a) Would be likely to prevent or substantially lessen competition or to restrict trade or the provision of any service or to endanger the continuity of supplies...

Mergers Week Day 3: Information Required in a Merger Notice

Merger notice forms (Form K) can be obtained at the Competition and Consumer Authority offices or online at www.competitionauthority.co.bw All documents required as stipulated on each form include: 1. A complete list of shareholders and their respective shareholding, including minority shareholders...

Mergers Week Day 2: When Should the Authority be Notified of a Merger?

According to section 47 of the Competition Act a merger is subject to review if: a) The turnover in Botswana of the enterprise or enterprises being taken over exceeds P10 000 000. b) The assets in Botswana of the enterprise or enterprises being taken over exceeds P10 000 000. c) The enterprises...

Mergers Week Day 1 - What is a Merger?

In terms of section 45(1) of the Competition Act a merger occurs when one or more enterprises directly acquires or establishes direct or indirect control over the whole or part of the business of another enterprise. Acquisition of control over the whole or part of another enterprise may be achieved...

CCA Festive Season Closure 2022/23

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) offices in Gaborone and Francistown will be closed for the Christmas and New Year Holidays from Friday 23rd December 2022. The Authority will reopen for normal business on Monday 9th January 2023 . For emergencies during these period, members of the...

World Competition Day 2022 - Competition Policy and Climate Change

Today 5 th December, the Competition and Consumer Authority joins other competition agencies and civil society organisations in observing 5 th December as World Competition Day under the theme “Competition Policy and Climate Change.” Scientific evidence continues to show that human activities...

High Court Ruling Paves the Way for CCA to Investigate BOMAID for Anti-Competitive Conduct

The High Court has ruled that the Botswana Medical Aid Society (BOMAID) is an enterprise subject to regulation by the Competition Act, clearing the way for the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) to resume its investigations against BOMAID for alleged anti-competitive practices. The High Court...

Competition and Consumer Authority and the Fair Trading Commission of Seychelles Sign Mou

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) and the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) of Seychelles on 12th September 2022, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between the two agencies in the field of competition law enforcement. The MoU was signed by the Chief Executive...

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